GDT: 2016-17 NHL Playoffs Thread - II

[Ladyfan]

I can see him coming back in a few years to win another Cup

I wouldn't mind but I really don't think that would happen

 

[DKH]

I wouldn't mind but I really don't think that would happen

Three years I can see it

Bruins are a power and Edmonton is a mess salary cap wise because of Chiarelli mismanagement

Totally see this happening

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

Three years I can see it

Bruins are a power and Edmonton is a mess salary cap wise because of Chiarelli mismanagement

Totally see this happening

Nah. We'll be too tied up paying Senyshyn $5m a year after his 30-goal breakout season

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

Incredibly dirty cross check from Niskanen, holy smokes. I know they're desperate but come on. Crosby is done by the looks of things.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

This is getting interesting.

 

[missingchicklet]

I don't think it was an intentional hit to the head at all. Shouldn't have been a match penalty. Crosby was falling. In real time there is no chance that was a cheap shot, just unfortunate.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Stick save by Caps d man.

 

[missingchicklet]

That was a sure goal. Cannot believe it didn't go in.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

I hope Caps win this and possibly next one, want this series to go seven games.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Really got to change the puck over the glass rule.

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

I don't think it was an intentional hit to the head at all. Shouldn't have been a match penalty. Crosby was falling. In real time there is no chance that was a cheap shot, just unfortunate.

That was my thought at first too, but the slo-mo replay looked very suspect. I wouldn't mind seeing the real-time replay again, but I still think it was intentional. These guys see the game at lightning speed.

 

[JOKER 192]

I don't think it was an intentional hit to the head at all. Shouldn't have been a match penalty. Crosby was falling. In real time there is no chance that was a cheap shot, just unfortunate.

Agreed, Crosby was falling into the guy. Sure, he took the opportunity to take an extra shot at Crosby but it's not like he went looking for him, he just took advantage of the situation. In light of all Crosby has gotten away with (NUT SHOT,VERY INTENTIONAL AND THE SLASH THAT BROKE METHOT'S FINGER, I say take your shots like you give them and ****. Just crocodile tears for you Cindy.

I'm sure the powers that be will have a different take on it now that the "GOLDEN BOY " has been injured. I bet dollars to donuts that a he'll be suspended.

 

[missingchicklet]

That was my thought at first too, but the slo-mo replay looked very suspect. I wouldn't mind seeing the real-time replay again, but I still think it was intentional. These guys see the game at lightning speed.

The replay looks awful I agree. But in real time I feel like he was simply reacting as Crosby was going down and actually could have done more damage but didn't. I guess only one person knows whether or not it was intentional.

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

The replay looks awful I agree. But in real time I feel like he was simply reacting as Crosby was going down and actually could have done more damage but didn't. I guess only one person knows whether or not it was intentional.

This angle is the most indicative I'd say. An argument could be made that he was bracing himself for impact, but I dunno. The way his right hand grabs his stick at the opportune moment is a little too convenient for me.

 

[Seidenbergy]

 

[Therick67]

This angle is the most indicative I'd say. An argument could be made that he was bracing himself for impact, but I dunno. The way his right hand grabs his stick at the opportune moment is a little too convenient for me.

Defenseman do that all the time. It's unfortunate it resulted in injury, but that is far from uncommon. Hockey, especially playoff hockey can be nasty.

 

[LucicIsABeast]

Definitely don't think it was intentional. Honestly think it should've just been 2 minutes, not 5 min major. As stated above, Crosby was in an awkward position and nisk didn't really have much but a reaction to him.

Ovechkin thoigh, that slap of his stick to the arm/face.....

 

[LSCII]

I don't think it was an intentional hit to the head at all. Shouldn't have been a match penalty. Crosby was falling. In real time there is no chance that was a cheap shot, just unfortunate.

Agree with you about the way it looks in real time versus slow motion. Also, in real time the slash across Crosby's back by Ove looked far worse than the hit by Niskanen.

 

[Kovi]

It's playoff hockey people.

not dirty, just rough....

It's playoff hockey people

 

[PB37]

It was clearly accidental, but the 5 minute major is warranted because it's still a hit to the head. I don't think further discipline is needed. Crosby was falling awkwardly and the dman got his hands/stick up in a typical self defense move dmen have to guys who are about to barrel into them. It's just a tough break for Crosby...usually the dman catches the other guy's shoulder or side of the body.

 

[Kovi]

It was clearly accidental, but the 5 minute major is warranted because it's still a hit to the head. I don't think further discipline is needed. Crosby was falling awkwardly and the dman got his hands/stick up in a typical self defense move dmen have to guys who are about to barrel into them. It's just a tough break for Crosby...usually the dman catches the other guy's shoulder or side of the body.

^^^^^^^^

 

[trenton1]

not a chance in hell that would be a goal for the Bruins....and the ref even signaled goal!!!

 

[Cronuss]

Shouldn't be a good goal, for multiple reasons.

 

[Therick67]

Can't be a goal

 

[trenton1]

LOL. you've got to be kidding.