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suspension was right?? I sure dont agree with bettman!! — david grosnick
(@dgrosni) June 3, 2014 David:As a man that wears the "stripes" yourself, I am
certain you endorse the following statement contained in the Leagues press
release following Commissioner Bettmans ruling on the Daniel Carcillo appeal:
"The National Hockey League does not and will not, under any circumstances,
tolerate or condone the abuse, physical or otherwise, of our on-ice officials.
The strict and proper enforcement of Rule 40, therefore, plays a critical role
in safeguarding the integrity of the game by maintaining a safe and respectful
working environment for our officials." From that release I point to the phrase,
"The strict and proper enforcement of Rule 40" as a foundation in rendering a
fair verdict in this matter. As such, I personally agree with the Commissioners
thoughtful and well laid out decision to revise the initial rule application and
relative category that was determined by the game officials from 40.3 (Category
ll, not less than ten games) to 40.4 (Category lll not less than three games).
For the complete Commissioners opinion, please click here. I maintained a public
position from the outset of this incident that a violation under the definition
of rule 40.4 (Category lll) had been committed by Daniel Carcillo as he
attempted to free himself from the grasp of Linesman Scott Driscoll in an
emotionally charged moment. Through the testimony provided by all parties at the
appeal hearing the following statement from the Commissioners opinion is most
pertinent to his final determination: "Here, Messrs. Carcillo and Driscoll, as
well as the NHLPA, agree that he Players application of physical force was
solely for the purpose of getting free of Linesman Driscoll. That conclusion is
supported by my review of the video footage and by the fact that there was no
history of bad blood that would suggest that the Player bore any personal animus
against the Linesman that might motivate his actions. I thus conclude that the
application of physical force was "solely for the purpose of getting free" of
the Official." The agreement by Driscoll in this statement, with regard to
Carcillos "purpose", is an important admission of fact in the appeal process and
to derail any potential ill feelings from the officiating fraternity that they
are not adequately being protected by the League. This, coupled with the fact
that Commissioner Bettman recognized Carcillos actions were not "accidental" and
more serious than a "push or shove" to properly calibrate Carcillos suspension
to six games should satisfy all parties and maintain the strict and proper
enforcement of rule 40. By revising this offence to Category lll the suspension
could have ranged from three to nine games. With everything taken into account,
I support the Commissioners decision to reduce the initial 10-game suspension of
Daniel Carcillo to a meaningful six games under the revised category.
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convincing 4-0 win against the Boston Bruins on Monday night to force a seventh
and deciding game in their Stanley Cup playoff semifinal series. To hear their
fanbase, a do-or-die Game 6 win against their hated rivals from Boston was never
in doubt. "Incredible! The Habs are the best, did you see that win?," yelled
Andrew Giannakis, breathlessly, as he emerged from the arena. "They scored the
first goal and the rest is history." As with Monday night, Montreal is faced
with a must-win situation in 48 hours if it wants to continue being the only
Canadian team in the NHL playoffs this year. Some, likes Charles Mondon, can
feel the playoff fever in the air. "I dont think there is no better place to
cheer for hockey than Montreal," said Mondon, sporting a Max Pacioretty jersey
as he smoked a cigarette outside the arena. "No disrespect to the rest of Canada
... here in Montreal, we bleed hockey, we breath hockey, we eat hockey, we sleep
hockey." Mondon predicts a close contest on Wednesday night -- a three-goal game
that could really go either way. "To be honest with you, Game 7 against Boston
for round two is the best feeling in the world," Mondon said. "I think were
going to beat them." Montreal and Boston is considered one of the greatest
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Sporting a well-worn Saku Koivu jersey, she came out to watch the third period
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restaurants giant screen from outside the eatery. "Theyre just a faster team and
I just believe in them," said Pattemore, predicting a Montreal Game 7 victory.
"On Wednesday night well be at a pub (in town) watching." The last time the
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overshadowed by what happened once the game was done. A thrilling, emotionally
charged seventh game win ended with smashed windows, tear gas and arrests.
Police cars were set ablaze and stores looted when a festive celebration turned
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Monday night, but few revellers made it up to the downtown core. Clusters of
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