Czechs in North America

[Wooren]

I remember when Zadina was playing well, but was just really unlucky and the points were bound to pile up eventually. Well they do now, in Switzerland...

I would much rather come in here and read how shit Kulich is playing despite producing at PPG rate.

 

[Chainshot]

Not too surprised. Don't really blame Buffalo. I assume it's a 1 game and watch sort of thing. Hoping it's not an AHL demotion coming in. He's doing great things but he's got 1 point in, mostly, a Top 6 role. He's been surrounded with very good players too. Sucks though!

I've thought he's been the most consistent member of that line but nothing has gone in for Cozens and until the last game, Quinn was mostly invisible all over the ice. I suspect when Benson comes off IR, Kulich assigned back to Rochester is the move they make even if I don't agree (I think they should waive Bryson down to the AHL instead).

 

[Czechboy]

While Kulich and jiricek can't crack the lineups. Ivan Ivan will be on the AVS second line today.

For fun

Ivan Ivan
GP 10
Pts 3

Jiricek and Kulich combined
GP 9
Pts 2

If you say you saw this coming.. then you are a genius!

 

[Czechboy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851704556725653919

Not too surprised... Felt like he lost his spot battle to coronato. Say hi to Frk!!

 

[Hinterland]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851548273544159479

https://www.nationalleague.ch/news/zwei-spielsperren-und-busse-gegen-filip-zadina

Zadina suspended 2 games and fined 4000 Swiss Francs for a hit against Simon LeCoultre.

 

[Czechboy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851548273544159479

https://www.nationalleague.ch/news/zwei-spielsperren-und-busse-gegen-filip-zadina

Zadina suspended 2 games and fined 4000 Swiss Francs for a hit against Simon LeCoultre.

Dick move?

Any chance it'll afffect his EHT nomination?

 

[Czechboy]

While Kulich and jiricek can't crack the lineups. Ivan Ivan will be on the AVS second line today.

For fun

Ivan Ivan
GP 10
Pts 3

Jiricek and Kulich combined
GP 9
Pts 2

If you say you saw this coming.. then you are a genius!

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851864819718074796

Ivan now doubling Kulich and Jiricek.lol

 

[Hinterland]

Dick move?

Any chance it'll afffect his EHT nomination?

I think it's a tough punishment. Zadina admitted to the charge but asked to reduce the suspension by one game because he didn't elbow LeCoultre on purpose. I completely believe that because the initial impact was Zadina's back hitting through LeCoultre's body. As he turns and pushes away he smashes his elbow into LeCoultre's head while looking away.

I agree it was an accident but players safety in their explanation said that it doesn't matter because there was head contact and Zadina's responsible for it.

I think a fine would have been enough here.

 

[Czechboy]

I think it's a tough punishment. Zadina admitted to the charge but asked to reduce the suspension by one game because he didn't elbow LeCoultre on purpose. I completely believe that because the initial impact was Zadina's back hitting through LeCoultre's body. As he turns and pushes away he smashes his elbow into LeCoultre's head while looking away.

I agree it was an accident but players safety in their explanation said that it doesn't matter because there was head contact and Zadina's responsible for it.

I think a fine would have been enough here.

Interesting. I haven't seen it but prefer this approach over rule 48 in the NHL where you can justify a headshot from a guy like trouba. I'd be told to watch women's tennis on the mains lol

 

[Hinterland]

Interesting. I haven't seen it but prefer this approach over rule 48 in the NHL where you can justify a headshot from a guy like trouba. I'd be told to watch women's tennis on the mains lol

If you're interested...You can find a video of the hit including explanations and verdict from players safety if you follow the link. I still think it's a harsh punishment.

 

[Hinterland]

Funny enough, those two actually have a history: