Post-Game Talk: Caps @ Rangers: 05/03/21

[chosen]

Didn’t know you could be fined for appearing angry

You didn't know a player could get fined for "inappropriate" comments?

 

[chosen]

Yah considering most NHL players are playing their position far longer than that

The following season 7 for 6?

20 for 19?

 

[rangersfansince08]

You want a center in each of the first 4 rounds? That's not how you draft though. You need at least some semblance of BPA.

Yea I'm just overreacting. Just so sick of centers who can't defend/win faceoffs and our lack of physicality.

 

[NickyLongLegz]

You didn't know a player could get fined for "inappropriate" comments?

I also didn’t know I said that. Must’ve forgotten making that post. Sorry

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

If I am the Rangers coach, and the league does nothing about Wilson. I tell my guys that the only thing that matters on weds is going after backstrom, Carlson, and ovechkin if he plays. Stick fouls, cheap shots, all acceptable. Let the league deal with the ramifications of turning a blind eye on the national broadcast.

 

[Unpredictable1]

Laviolette's comments are infuriating. I know it's his player but come on. Acting like it was nothing at all? Should've been more of a no comment statement.

Wilson is never going to stop. He's never going to change. He's unhinged and in the moment he doesn't respect his opponents or care about safety at all. Caps fans want to say "Panarin jumped on his back so he deserved it" when we've seen countless plays similar to this where the players just lock up and hug each other - not rip your opponents helmet off, pull his hair and slam him head first onto the ice helmetless and punch him at least once while there. This after starting the whole thing by punching a prone player in the back of the head who is already face down on the ice with a stick around his neck.

The NHLPA defends Wilson but what kind of precedent does it set that they defend one of their members who is actively trying to injure other members? Panarin is one of the top stars in the league and Wilson literally could've ended his career or even killed him. That's not even hyperbole to say.

What needs to happen here? He needs to be suspended for the remainder of this season, including the playoffs at a minimum. If anything that would be light and he should be looking at a 50 game suspension or something that is the NHL effectively dropping the hammer on him. Of course it's the NHL so he'll get suspended the rest of the regular season and that's it.

Great post. However I'm preparing myself for a fine and maybe 1-2 games if that, it really wouldn't surprise me and I hope I'm very wrong.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

If I am the Rangers coach, and the league does nothing about Wilson. I tell my guys that the only thing that matters on weds is going after backstrom, Carlson, and ovechkin if he plays. Stick fouls, cheap shots, all acceptable. Let the league deal with the ramifications of turning a blind eye on the national broadcast.

This is the exact reason fighting and enforcers will always be a big part of hockey. Our team is certainly missing that kind of player.

 

[chosen]

This is the exact reason fighting and enforcers will always be a big part of hockey. Our team is certainly missing that kind of player.

How can enforcers still be a big part of hockey when there are almost none left?

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

How's that guy Geertsen doing in Hartford? I'd put him in the lineup Wednesday night. Send a message to Washington for next season.

 

[JHS]

Laviolette's comments are infuriating. I know it's his player but come on. Acting like it was nothing at all? Should've been more of a no comment statement.

Wilson is never going to stop. He's never going to change. He's unhinged and in the moment he doesn't respect his opponents or care about safety at all. Caps fans want to say "Panarin jumped on his back so he deserved it" when we've seen countless plays similar to this where the players just lock up and hug each other - not rip your opponents helmet off, pull his hair and slam him head first onto the ice helmetless and punch him at least once while there. This after starting the whole thing by punching a prone player in the back of the head who is already face down on the ice with a stick around his neck.

The NHLPA defends Wilson but what kind of precedent does it set that they defend one of their members who is actively trying to injure other members? Panarin is one of the top stars in the league and Wilson literally could've ended his career or even killed him. That's not even hyperbole to say.

What needs to happen here? He needs to be suspended for the remainder of this season, including the playoffs at a minimum. If anything that would be light and he should be looking at a 50 game suspension or something that is the NHL effectively dropping the hammer on him. Of course it's the NHL so he'll get suspended the rest of the regular season and that's it.

Agree with everything here but my sense is the NHL will defend the actions of Wilson by saying he was only defending himself and it's not his fault Panrian is around 40 pounds lighter than him. Look I respect what Panarian did last night but if you put yourself in that situation you better be able to defend yourself. Anyone whose played hockey knows that. You don't enter the fray unless you can defend yourself and are willing to risk injury. Panarian 100% did the right thing but I would have rather him tried to take Wilson down by pushing on the back of his knee with his stick or doing something like that which certainly would have taken Wilson down without risking injury to himself. I'm not advocating for dirty plays but again- you need to know the tricks of the trade to take a guy down that's much bigger than you if you are going to enter the fray.

My hunch is the league won't do much and likely won't even suspend him a game. It's the wrong call but I'd be more surprised if they did anything/

 

[Tob]

I personally feel you cannot punch a player in the upright fetal position in the brain stem.

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Agree with everything here but my sense is the NHL will defend the actions of Wilson by saying he was only defending himself and it's not his fault Panrian is around 40 pounds lighter than him. Look I respect what Panarian did last night but if you put yourself in that situation you better be able to defend yourself. Anyone whose played hockey knows that. You don't enter the fray unless you can defend yourself and are willing to risk injury. Panarian 100% did the right thing but I would have rather him tried to take Wilson down by pushing on the back of his knee or doing something like that rather than jump on his back. I'm not advocating for dirty plays but again- you need to know the tricks of the trade to take a guy down that's much bigger than you.

My hunch is the league won't do much and likely won't even suspend him a game. It's the wrong call but I'd be more surprised if they did anything/

Everything you've said is valid right up until the moment Wilson grabs Panarin by the hair and brings him to the ice. Guys wanna wrestle, punch, grab, whatever but what Wilson did goes beyond the other guy needing to defend himself.

 

[Tob]

$5000. yikes.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Agree with everything here but my sense is the NHL will defend the actions of Wilson by saying he was only defending himself and it's not his fault Panrian is around 40 pounds lighter than him. Look I respect what Panarian did last night but if you put yourself in that situation you better be able to defend yourself. Anyone whose played hockey knows that. You don't enter the fray unless you can defend yourself and are willing to risk injury. Panarian 100% did the right thing but I would have rather him tried to take Wilson down by pushing on the back of his knee or doing something like that rather than jump on his back. I'm not advocating for dirty plays but again- you need to know the tricks of the trade to take a guy down that's much bigger than you.

My hunch is the league won't do much and likely won't even suspend him a game. It's the wrong call but I'd be more surprised if they did anything/

In today's NHL that scrum ends in hugging 99% of the time when it doesn't involve a rage-blind lunatic. Panarin didn't attempt to rough Wilson up, face wash him, or anything of the sort. He tried to lock the guy up and Wilson was in a blind rage. Can only imagine what the reaction would be if Panarin stood by and refused to initiate any sort of contact. Panarin's actions are 0% at fault in this situation.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Suspend Wilson for the rest of the season, the playoffs and all of next season. Then make him apply for reinstatement. There was nothing about last night that could be considered a "hockey play."

 

[nORRis8]

The Caps team is littered with assholes which include Dillon and Ovechkin.
We beat them the last time we played them and after the game was out of reach Dillon and Ovechkin skated around throwing high hits.

I think what the league saw last night was a typical player not caring about the ""code"", the league and its rules.
Flexing in the penalty put the period on that statement.
Players do not have to challenge him to a fight to prove a point although he is completely terrified of Reaves...but laying him out with a blindside hit has proven highly effective.

 

[JHS]

Everything you've said is valid right up until the moment Wilson grabs Panarin by the hair and brings him to the ice. Guys wanna wrestle, punch, grab, whatever but what Wilson did goes beyond the other guy needing to defend himself.

Totally- No , I agree Wilson's actions are reprehensible here- especially once he sees the guy has not helmet on.

 

[Tob]

I'm no troglodyte or Larry Brooks but this has to be another Henrik-Eakin situation.

Season is over. There's nothing but pride and the fans left even if that sounds like marketing. As an organization and a locker room, someone has to step up and deliver a cheap shot to one of their players. You can't take this laying down. You don't recover from that just like in the Henrik situation. Teammates lose trust and respect for one and another. You have a room full of kids that are being led by a weak coach that has shown little control and leadership in the room. Smitty or someone should take one for the team here.

 

[Rangerboy030]

Are you f***ing kidding me?!?!?!?!

 

[JHS]

In today's NHL that scrum ends in hugging 99% of the time when it doesn't involve a rage-blind lunatic. Panarin didn't attempt to rough Wilson up, face wash him, or anything of the sort. He tried to lock the guy up and Wilson was in a blind rage. Can only imagine what the reaction would be if Panarin stood by and refused to initiate any sort of contact. Panarin's actions are 0% at fault in this situation.

Right but again- even locking a guy up means you are in the fray. That's why guys tend to lock up with guys that are similar to them( stars lock on stars.) Wilson is a menace and all I am pointing out is your point is likely why the NHL won't suspend him or do really anything to him.

 

[Rangerboy030]

That is an absolute f***ing disgrace

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I'm not troglodyte or Larry Brooks but this has to be another Henrik-Eakin situation.

Season is over. There's nothing but pride and the fans left even if that sounds like marketing. As an organization and a locker room, someone has to step up and deliver a cheap shot to one of their players. You can't take this laying down. You don't recover from that just like in the Henrik situation. Teammates lose trust and respect for one and another. You have a room full of kids that are being led by a weak coach that has shown little control and leadership in the room. Smitty or someone should take one for the team here.

Someone needs to put money on the board. Not for Wilson, but for Carlson, Backstrom, Kuznetsov, ect. End one of their careers with a flying elbow to the head. “You can thank Tom for that”

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

No words.

 

[WojtekWolski86]

Are you f***ing kidding me?!?!?!?!

NHL just sent a message. We won't protect you.

Time to take justice into our own hands.

 

[bl02]

There you go not shocked at all. If you think it's not demoralizing to a team to have no one stand (either as a team or an individual who is capable) up for your best player than I don't know what to say. The league won't and maybe I'm old school but I would rather take care of my own business. I guess Trouba and Lindgren would pose some kind of pushback but to have none from anyone else for an entire third period do anything is a joke. Guys like Wilson will take notice and continue to do what they do.