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To this day, people complain about the return on Kadri, when it was clear at the time, and reinforced now, that he was a player the org just didn’t want anymore, for a history of discipline and maturity issues. Now it’s probable that Colorado will dump him too. He just lacks the ability to prejudge the consequences of his actions.

Hopefully Faulk is ok, Kadri needs to sit for a while.
 
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Peasy said:
You miss people getting CTE?
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If it means an intense rivalry gets even uglier and fisticuffs ensue, I am all for CTE. There was a time when I was a boy that you had to keep your head up to avoid injury. Very entertaining and dramatic, like the WWE on ice.

On a side note, I calculated the number of fights this season and it came to 392, 12 more fights than the year before in 14 less games played roughly per team.
 
Peasy said:
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The problem is, you can get a concussion from a simple hit where your head doesn't get touched by anything. You can get concussion from driving in a jetski for crying out loud. So, while I agree that some hits should have been banned when they were (Kadri's is illegal), but at what point does the line stop? Do you really want to watch hockey with zero hitting? It seems to be trending that way because even if Kadri got all shoulder and didn't touch Faulk's head, there'd be people who want to ban that type of hit.
 
KuleminFan41 said:
The problem is, you can get a concussion from a simple hit where your head doesn't get touched by anything. You can get concussion from driving in a jetski for crying out loud. So, while I agree that some hits should have been banned when they were (Kadri's is illegal), but at what point does the line stop? Do you really want to watch hockey with zero hitting? It seems to be trending that way because even if Kadri got all shoulder and didn't touch Faulk's head, there'd be people who want to ban that type of hit.
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Well sure, you can't please everyone but I doubt there would be a lot of outrage. Kadri perform a clear blindside hit to the head. Theres no need for that in the game today. We are not living in a reality where Kadri hit Faulk's shoulder sadly.
 
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If Kadri isn't suspended for at least the rest of the first round, there's definitely bias against the Leafs in the DOPS.

Kadri's last suspension, second in the playoffs, was also in game 2. Also got 5 and a game misconduct, and he was suspended for the remainder of the first round. It's a direct comparable situation. This his was also more egregious and dangerous.

Given he's a repeat offender it should be more too, like another couple of games in the second round.
 
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You don't see many players actually knocked unconcious. There is always a stir in the media when someone gets hurt. Given Kadri is a repeat offender, often targeting the head I'd be surprised at a light suspension. There aren't many long suspensions in recent history off the top of my head, but this has the potential to be big one.
 
BertCorbeau said:
If Kadri isn't suspended for at least the rest of the first round, there's definitely bias against the Leafs in the DOPS.

Kadri's last suspension, second in the playoffs, was also in game 2. Also got 5 and a game misconduct, and he was suspended for the remainder of the first round. It's a direct comparable situation. This his was also more egregious and dangerous.

Given he's a repeat offender it should be more too, like another couple of games in the second round.
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The repeat offender status lasts 18 months. Last time he was on the list. I don’t think he is this time.

He should probably get 1-2 games.
 
The punishment is always more ever when someone gets hurt. Actually, that's not always true..... there is no rhyme or reason to the length of suspensions these days
 
mydnyte said:
the reverse angle shows it as a clear head shot.
I'm just interested to see the non-Leafs factor weigh into the suspension
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Oh I am not arguing the point of contact - that definitely looks like a headshot - just the intent. My 6AM assessment at first glance was that it appeared non-malicious. Who really knows though.
 
I remember telling people upset about the trade that what good is he if he can't take to the ice?

They said it won't happen again, you can't possibly think he'll do that again.

I said how can you be sure, people said the exact same thing after the first playoff suspension- he learned his lesson etc.

My opinion hasn't changed. He's not a "selfish" player by any means, he'll do anything to help the team win. But he's a hothead who is unable to control his emotions, simple as that.

Does anyone think that it can't happen again because he's definitely learned his lesson by now? ;)

I feel kind of bad for Kadri. He was my favourite Leaf for years but because he can't channel his emotions in a positive way his stock has gone way down and his legacy is going be ... unique. What a waste.
 
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BertCorbeau said:
My guess is 8 games total. Whether that's in the playoffs, or if the Av's get eliminated that carries over to the regular season.
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The length will definitely be interesting.

He probably deserves 8 based on past behavior. I suspect it will be a bit less though (probably takes him out the rest of the Avs series so 2-4 games).

I'll always love Kadri as a player, but man does he do stupid things way too often
 
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Menzinger said:
The length will definitely be interesting.

He probably deserves 8 based on past behavior. I suspect it will be a bit less though (probably takes him out the rest of the Avs series so 2-4 games).

I'll always love Kadri as a player, but man does he do stupid things way too often
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“Past behaviour” is supposed to be limited to 18 months.
 
dubplatepressure said:
Oh I am not arguing the point of contact - that definitely looks like a headshot - just the intent. My 6AM assessment at first glance was that it appeared non-malicious. Who really knows though.
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a drunk driver doesnt intend to kill their victims either ...recklessness does though (harsh analogy, but, gets the point across)
 
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BertCorbeau said:
The NHL hasn't looked kindly on blindside hits recently ... Regardless of intent or point of contact.
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The scary thing is, that exact type of hit used to be commonplace, and made Scott Stevens the feared d-man he was in New Jersey.
Lindros's hit for example was a near exact replica of this Kadri hit, except 2 much bigger players.
 
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