Totally get it. The only thing I don’t like is the vibe from our very educated group of fans in here (I mean that, not at all sarcastic) is just a little over the top. We’d have lost it if the same play was on Johnny.
The two arguments to defend the positions seem to be:
1. There’s no consistency from the NHL. I agree, sign me up, but doesn’t make Gio innocent.
2. Gio’s knee was a different kind of knee that isn’t a bad knee so doesn’t qualify in the same bucket as previously suspended knees. I guess it’s devatable, but I don’t buy it and this one is making us look like a bunch of homers.
I think the vast majority of those frustrated are upset with the inconsistency, not with the suspension to Giordano. Had Dumba also gotten a couple, there would be a lot less anger here.
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I think the vast majority of those frustrated are upset with the inconsistency, not with the suspension to Giordano. Had Dumba also gotten a couple, there would be a lot less anger here.
Dude, let it go. And watch the video, there was no knee on knee contact. None.
Why are you trying so hard to be a hero?
Funny how none of these guys were up in arms last night about the "dirty play" now that the talking heads and NHL have told them what do think they have to rush over to CP and be contrarian
If you are gonna compare Gio's play with one of Marchments incidents you are straight up trolling and not even worth discussing this with
either that or you have a really bad memory...its not even on the same planet as a Marchment knee on knee
Well, IMO any attempted knee on knee is as equally as dirty as the next. The only thing going on here is you having a tantrum about a 2 game suspension.
You can blindly try to defend Gio till your blue in the face, you'd still be wrong though. It's only two games. wipe the tears from your face and call it a day.
EDIT: Just like it was poor taste to step up on Backlund by Dumba, Gio sticking his leg out like that intentionally was equally in poor taste.
I could see it going either way. What frustrates me these days though is every time I have an opinion on a goal challenge or a suspension it comes out opposite to what I'm thinking.
I have no problem with the suspension, but I really can't decide how that could be one if the elbow to Hamonic's nose on Sunday isn't, or even that Benn hit on Gaudreau in Montreal not even a penalty.
Just don't get it.
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Well, IMO any attempted knee on knee is as equally as dirty as the next. The only thing going on here is you having a tantrum about a 2 game suspension.
You can blindly try to defend Gio till your blue in the face, you'd still be wrong though. It's only two games. wipe the tears from your face and call it a day.
EDIT: Just like it was poor taste to step up on Backlund by Dumba, Gio sticking his leg out like that intentionally was equally in poor taste.
Don't bother...anyone who thinks the play from last night is "equally dirty" as a Marchement knee on knee incident is not worth talking hockey with
I'd argue because the puck isn't even close to Johnny at the time, it was way more predatory and deliberate. Johnny just happened to pull his knee out of the way at the very last moment to avoid a serious injury.
