NHL 2023-2024 Out of Town: Regular Season Part 1

[Chevalier du Clavier]

https://x.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1718391328911016252?s=20

Joe Thornton announces his retirement.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Yeah, the hit on Hischier.

The hit is late and to the head. Comes from the blind side. No excuse for it.

It's a bad hit, no doubt about it. But I see no intent to hit high or do harm. He just got it wrong. To me, to be a dirty player you either have to be a guy who goes around intentionally trying to check illegally and/or in such a way as to injure, or to be frequently reckless with your hits. I don't see that Clifton is either of those things. As far as I'm aware he's never been suspended before, and I never saw anything malicious in his play with the Bruins.

He was careless in this case, and a 2 game suspension for it is about right. But one mistake does not a dirty player make.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

It's a bad hit, no doubt about it. But I see no intent to hit high or do harm. He just got it wrong. To me, to be a dirty player you either have to be a guy who goes around intentionally trying to check illegally and/or in such a way as to injure, or to be frequently reckless with your hits. I don't see that Clifton is either of those things. As far as I'm aware he's never been suspended before, and I never saw anything malicious in his play with the Bruins.

He was careless in this case, and a 2 game suspension for it is about right. But one mistake does not a dirty player make.

The hit also wasn’t late.

Clifton is liable to avoid contact there but it hardly looked malicious.

 

[GabeTravels]

Scary stuff over in England.



I still don't understand why neck guards aren't mandatory. I remember wearing them as a kid.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Scary stuff over in England.



I still don't understand why neck guards aren't mandatory. I remember wearing them as a kid.

I don’t understand how it doesn’t happen more often.

Given what is being said so far, it’s not unreasonable to fear the worst in this situation.

 

[Bridges31]

I don’t understand how it doesn’t happen more often.

Given what is being said so far, it’s not unreasonable to fear the worst in this situation.

I decided to watch the video. It’s not good at all. I hope he pulls through but the lack of any updates leads me to believe it’s not a good outcome.

 

[Bruinaura]

Scary stuff over in England.



I still don't understand why neck guards aren't mandatory. I remember wearing them as a kid.

You know it's horrific if they ask everyone to leave the building. I can't imagine witnessing something like that in person, I would have unending nightmares.

Haven't heard any updates, sure hope he pulls through.

 

[Mione134]

Praying that he will be okay. I will not watch that video.

Neck guards really should be mandatory.

Absolutely horrific

 

[McGarnagle]

I saw the video, it's pretty damn bad and wouldn't recommend it to the squeamish.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

You know it's horrific if they ask everyone to leave the building. I can't imagine witnessing something like that in person, I would have unending nightmares.

Haven't heard any updates, sure hope he pulls through.

Unfortunately Adam Johnson has passed away. Very very sad. What a horrible thing to happen.

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.

www.bbc.com

 

[caz16]

Unfortunately Adam Johnson has passed away. Very very sad. What a horrible thing to happen.

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.

www.bbc.com

I feel so sick, could be any player at any time. Devastating for everyone involved. My heart goes out to the family, friends, teammates and fans, especially those who witnessed what happened.

I saw the video, it's pretty damn bad and wouldn't recommend it to the squeamish.

No way I'm watching that. I feel so sick even without seeing it.

 

[22Brad Park]

Praying that he will be okay. I will not watch that video.

Neck guards really should be mandatory.

Absolutely horrific

He died sadly.

 

[Terrier]

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[Bruinaura]

I get queasy just thinking about it. Unimaginable tragedy.

 

[Alicat]

Devastating. Instead of watching the video from yesterday watch the video of his first NHL goal.

May he rest in peace.

Sticks out for Adam tonight

 

[Gee Wally]

Horrifying. Tragic. Poor kid.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Does this tragedy make neck guards mandatory?

 

[Mione134]

Does this tragedy make neck guards mandatory?

It should be.

What a horrible thing to have happen when it could of been prevented.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Does this tragedy make neck guards mandatory?

likely people will continue to be reactive rather than proactive like we are with many other serious issues that cause injury and death.

 

[Trizz617]

Reminded me of what happened to Malarchuk yrs back. I figured the league would've went heavy on the neckguards and such. Rest in paradise, Adam.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Reminded me of what happened to Malarchuk yrs back. I figured the league would've went heavy on the neckguards and such. Rest in paradise, Adam.

and he was extremely lucky. The sad thing is had he died, by now you likely would see neck guards everywhere.

as such, it'll take at least one death in the NHL before the league does anything about it, and only because PR backlash forces them to.

 

[missingchicklet]

Does this tragedy make neck guards mandatory?

If it were up to me NHL players would have to wear full face protection and neck guards. Players would probably give some pushback on mandatory wearing of both those things.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Scary stuff over in England.



I still don't understand why neck guards aren't mandatory. I remember wearing them as a kid.

Plekanec Guards

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Mione134]

And yet, some teams have betting places on their helmets...


Crazy