On Wednesday, Wild forward Matt Cooke had a disciplinary hearing with the NHL after his knee-on-knee hit on Avalanche defenceman Tyson Barrie.
Chris
Chelios Blackhawks Jersey . As a result of the hit, Colorado has lost its
top offensive defenseman for 4 to 6 weeks with an MCL injury. The CBA sets out
the procedure for supplementary discipline. Its found at Article 18 of the CBA
and is called "Supplementary Discipline For On-Ice Conduct". Article 18.2 of the
CBA provides a list of the factors the league will consider when determining
supplementary discipline. They are as follows: (a) The type of conduct involved:
conduct outside of NHL rules; excessive force in contact otherwise permitted by
NHL rules; and careless or accidental conduct. Players are responsible for the
consequences of their actions. (b) Injury to the opposing Player(s) involved in
the incident. (c) The status of the offender and, specifically, whether the
Player has a history of being subject to Supplementary Discipline for On-Ice
Conduct. Players who repeatedly violate League Playing Rules will be more
severely punished for each new violation. (d) The situation of the game in
which the incident occurred: late in the game, lopsided score, prior events in
the game. (e) Such other factors as may be appropriate in the circumstances. So
the league will look at all these factors when determining the length of Cookes
suspension. One factor that will be the focus will be Article 18.2(c) – Cookes
history of violating league rules. To say the least, Cooke has quite the NHL rap
sheet. Since 2009, hes been suspended a total of 25 games for hits on
Scott Walker, Artem Anisimov, Fedor Tyutin and Ryan McDonagh. Hes also injured
other guys with reckless hits, like Sam Gagner, Valeri Nichushkin, Adam McQuaid,
Alex Ovechkin, Steve Montador, Evander Kane, Keith Yandle, Erik Karlsson and
Rick DiPietro. And of course he ended Marc Savards career. By the way, the
bolded language at 18.(c) is not my doing; the NHL CBA has it bolded so you know
its important. The talk about being a repeat offender doesnt apply to the length
of the suspension. A repeat offender refers to someone that commits a violation
of the league rules within 18 months of another violation. A player that was a
repeat offender could get a tougher punishment. Under the old 2005 CBA, repeat
offenders were treated more harshly as far as length of a suspension goes.
However, the new CBA has some changes in it, including doing away with the
repeat offender consideration when assessing length of a suspension (its still
around when dealing with suspension compensation – see Article 18.5).
Presumably, the NHLPA and NHL were in agreement that the "repeat offender"
provision did not capture players who spaced out their transgressions by more
than 18 months but were still a threat to player health and safety. On that
basis, they agreed to amend the CBA. You have to wonder if this change should be
dedicated to Raffi Torres and Matt Cooke as they were likely part of the
inspiration for the amendment. As far as length of Cookes suspension, its tough
to know since past suspensions have not always been predictable. That being
said, given Cookes history of violence, a suspension of at least 15 games would
not be a surprise. Frankly, it could easily be more given the reckless and
dangerous manner in which he plays the game. Indeed, he may get a high
suspension given that Cooke Fatigue has undoubtedly set in.
Marian
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him booed off his home court with regularity.
Martin
Havlat Blackhawks Jersey . If Vettel wins at Suzuka on Sunday, and his
nearest rival Fernando Alonso finishes worse than eighth, the German driver will
join his compatriot Michael Schumacher and Argentine Juan-Manuel Fangio as the
only men to win four consecutive titles.
http://www.blackhawksshophockey.com/red-00-clark-griswold-womens-jersey/ .During the week, McCoy told reporters he respected Hoyer for his intelligence,
athleticism and how he conducts himself on and off the field. This wasnt an act,
some attempt at psyching out Hoyer.In his preview for the latest round of Super
League, Phil Clarke says Leeds have looked to be playing in the wrong division
at times this season. The defending champions are at the bottom of the First
Utility Super League standings, with three wins from 16 outings.Asked on Sky
Sports News HQ if Leeds have a chance of making it into the top 8 with seven
games remaining in the regular season, Clarke was not optimistic. Mathematically
yes, realistically no, said the Sky Sports pundit.In their last three games
theyve been embarrassed, it looks as though theyve played in the wrong
division.Worryingly I think for Leeds, it looked for a period that theyd
actually given up hope.I think their only hope from thiss point now is to go out
and buy.
Duncan
Keith Blackhawks Jersey. Ten years ago Wigan found themselves in a similar
position and spent big to buy Stuart Fielden, arguably one of the best players
in the world at the time.If Leeds want a quick turnaround, thats probably their
only solution right now.Click on the video at the top of the page to watch Phil
Clarkes preview for Round 17 of Super League, which kicks off with Wakefield v
Hull KR on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports 3 from 7.30pm. Also See: Have your
say on RL rules Sky Live: Wakefield v Hull KR Rugby League on Sky Fixtures and
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