[News] Chubby Buffs late game slash on Johnny Hattrick

[Zarley]

I thought it looked a bit embellished. Even if not, Johnny has that reputation so I’ll be surprised if there’s further discipline.

[N26]

While it was a d**k move by a player who is above-average in the number of d**k moves per season department it was just a slash and worthy of a 4 minute penalty.

I like most of the efforts to remove the ridiculous stuff from the game but I am old-school enough to think that if that was suspendable then there would be several suspensions a night.

Next game against the Jets, get a solid lead, wait for late in the game and hack him. Just enough to say we remember. Some of the old ways are good

[White Out 403]

Originally Posted by N26

While it was a d**k move by a player who is above-average in the number of d**k moves per season department it was just a slash and worthy of a 4 minute penalty.

I like most of the efforts to remove the ridiculous stuff from the game but I am old-school enough to think that if that was suspendable then there would be several suspensions a night.

Next game against the Jets, get a solid lead, wait for late in the game and hack him. Just enough to say we remember. Some of the old ways are good

What should the retribution be for Hanifins knee to Hellebuycks head then? Just wondering, since you're talking about old school justice.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

What should the retribution be for Hanifins knee to Hellebuycks head then? Just wondering, since you're talking about old school justice.

It could have been a penalty, but clearly it wasn't intentional. Pretty big difference, wouldn't you say? Or are you really that big of a homer?

[White Out 403]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

It could have been a penalty, but clearly it wasn't intentional. Pretty big difference, wouldn't you say? Or are you really that big of a homer?

Oh I'm just wondering how old school justice works. Just asking questions.

[The Cobra]

It looks no different than many slashes you see everyday. It got 4 minutes as was clearly justified, but it's not close to being a suspension. Many of these types of slashes get 2 minutes only.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Jock Wilson on 770 just called it a dive.

Nice...

I rarely listen to Jock Wilson, but it's clear when I have that he has a personal vendetta against the Flames.

[Scorch]

Nm

[White Out 403]

Originally Posted by Scorch

Nm

edit: also nm

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Fire

I rarely listen to Jock Wilson, but it's clear when I have that he has a personal vendetta against the Flames.

He must have had a pretty acrimonious parting of ways from his time hosting the Hot Stove Lounge on 66 CFR.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by N26

While it was a d**k move by a player who is above-average in the number of d**k moves per season department it was just a slash and worthy of a 4 minute penalty.

I like most of the efforts to remove the ridiculous stuff from the game but I am old-school enough to think that if that was suspendable then there would be several suspensions a night.

Suspending players using carbon fibre spears as weapons instead of playing the puck like they are supposed to? The horror. What would we do without players randomly swinging their sticks at each other?

Next game against the Jets, get a solid lead, wait for late in the game and hack him. Just enough to say we remember. Some of the old ways are good

How is this better than a rival team losing one of their top players for multiple games for being an unbridled moron?

[dustygoon]

Dirty but this always happens. Johnny needs to be the catalyst for equipment manufacturers to come up with a step change in protection. They just regurgitate the same equipment year after year. Better fitting, still light weight, more protection over unprotected areas like joints, but more mobile.

[rooster]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

What should the retribution be for Hanifins knee to Hellebuycks head then? Just wondering, since you're talking about old school justice.

Hanifin jumped to avoid at hit and did not quite make it. Butflien choked up and baseball bat slashed him on purpose!!!

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

What should the retribution be for Hanifins knee to Hellebuycks head then? Just wondering, since you're talking about old school justice.

JC.

Hanifin tried to jump over Hellebuyck to avoid hitting him, and in doing so, accidentally clipped his helmet with his knee. It happens.

He didn't 'knee him'.

A re you seriously comparing that to Buff swinging his stick at Gaudreau intentionally? Are WPG fans this whiny all the time?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

Dirty but this always happens. Johnny needs to be the catalyst for equipment manufacturers to come up with a step change in protection. They just regurgitate the same equipment year after year. Better fitting, still light weight, more protection over unprotected areas like joints, but more mobile.

Or, people don't hit each other needlessly with their sticks?

I don't think other sports adjust their equipment to cheap shots. They punish them.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

JC.

Hanifin tried to jump over Hellebuyck to avoid hitting him, and in doing so, accidentally clipped his helmet with his knee. It happens.

He didn't 'knee him'.

Seriously, are WPG fans this whiny all the time?

Yes.

Nothing new mind you.

Winnipeg sucks, always have and always will.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Jock Wilson on 770 just called it a dive.

Nice...

Who’s “Jock” Wilson? And is that his real name or is it some sort of 80’s radio DJ sports schtick?

[dobbles]

While there was no injury, that's still the exact type of play that needs to leave the game forever. There is no value in that, and unless they do start suspending, then there will never be a way to change players behaviors. For as much as there will always be gray area regarding head hits and body checks, this should be something simple the league could say "that is not part of our game" and then there is precedent for the next time.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by SofaProfessor

Edit: I hope he means "fine" like when I say fine and not like when my wife says it.

This was not properly thanked

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Who’s “Jock” Wilson? And is that his real name or is it some sort of 80’s radio DJ sports schtick?

He's been around for a very long time here in Calgary.

https://globalnews.ca/author/jock-wilson/

That's a good question about his name. I've wondered it myself.