GDT: Game 14: CANUCKS @ HABS Nov 9, 2022 – 7:30PM ET. SN, RDS

[McGees]

Maybe I'm in the minority but I didn't see the hit as warranting anything more than his 5 and game last night.
Not that he has been a big hitter but I remember when Patches got suspended for hitting Letang, he pretty much dropped that part of his game when before that he would occasionally destroy guys.

 

[sheed36]

They gave him an in person hearing by the sounds of it.

Seems unlikely he plays tonight.

According to the press release on NHL.com it's a phone hearing.

Slafkovsky to have phone hearing for actions in Canadiens game | NHL.com

Forward facing discipline for boarding against Luff of Red Wings

www.nhl.com

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, if Slaf is getting a hearing then he's out for 2 probably. That seems to be the standard this year on bad hits. Really don't expect more than that, but Huff was injured (broken wrist), so he's out 10-12 weeks.

 

[Runner77]

Slafkovsky will likely be sent to the timeout room for a couple of games or so later today by the DoPS so Pez likely gets in tonight I'd imagine.

The NHL tends to place more weight on the result of an act than the act itself. Since Luff is reported to be seriously injured, timeout may be on the lengthier side but it's never predictable.



Meantime, Hughes on the phone with Steve Yzerman:

Hughes: Hey Stevey, so sorry about Luff.
Yzerman: Happens.
Hughes: Can I interest you in a winger?

 

[Rapala]

I think part of the problem with Pezz is he popped a few goals. Then forgot what it was that got him to the NHL. He's got a touch of the "crazy" like White had. So I can definitely see him become that for us.

Yeah he's working his inner DesLouise.

 

[the]

Goin to this one tonight
Figures Slaf might be f***ing suspended lol @#$!

Best seats I've ever had tho, first time in 5 years going, excited

Excited to see Suzuki n Caufield up close for the first time!

Don't forget to try the hot-dogs

 

[Rapala]

Don't forget to try the hot-dogs

Not Lesters anymore. SUCKS

 

[JianYang]

Slaf is getting suspended. The league comes down harder when the player gets hurt from the deed.

No chance he escapes this one without sitting out.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Dave Poulin was saying he didn't expect any additional disciplinary action on that hit. It wasn't like Anderson who clearly chased Petro down before nailing him.

That was my gut feeling as well. Injury doesn't measure up to the crime. Anderson's hit was way more violent in terms of distance traveled and aggression.

I'm not so sure injury is a factor into the suspension as much as some fans think it is. They consider it yes and in Anderson's case (if Pietro got hurt), it would have been more than 2 games.

I could be wrong but that's how I see it

Slaf is getting suspended. The league comes down harder when the player gets hurt from the deed.

No chance he escapes this one without sitting out.

I don't think it's black/white like that.

 

[Runner77]

I kept imagining Mike Hoffman's face shooped on A-Hab.

Hoffman busy elsewhere.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

The Hoffman IS The Wolfman!

 

[The Real Timo]

Monty with a shutout and an assist tonight. Dadonov's turn to break the drought. Caufield gets suspended for injuring someone.
Thems are my predictions.

 

[Canadienna]

According to the press release on NHL.com it's a phone hearing.

Slafkovsky to have phone hearing for actions in Canadiens game | NHL.com

Forward facing discipline for boarding against Luff of Red Wings

www.nhl.com

Whoops. Sorry I'll edit my post.

I figured they would have said that in their tweet.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

The Hoffman IS The Wolfman!

Cool, you did this lol.

 

[Censored Toad]

visually stunning GTD.. welldone CHF!!!!

Now... I gotta go check those stats again....

Still can't believe Van has that good a PP!.... Yeah thats why I am double checking.... or i'll tell the Mrs. that is my reason anyways...

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

visually stunning GTD.. welldone CHF!!!!

Now... I gotta go check those stats again....

Still can't believe Van has that good a PP!.... Yeah thats why I am double checking.... or i'll tell the Mrs. that is my reason anyways...

Thanks! satisfying to know I had inspired so many into becoming statisticians!

 

[Redux91]

Thanks Parros you f***er lol
I'll have to go again later this year to see Slaf

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

 

[Team_Spirit]

2 games like Andy..

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Seems standard this year unless someone does something really egregious.

Last time Slafkovsky was out he came back an improved player. This will give him time to work off ice and watch the game from above without people freaking out that he's not playing.

We have a 3 game home stand right now. We'll see if Montreal calls anyone up.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

visually stunning GTD.. welldone CHF!!!!

Now... I gotta go check those stats again....

Still can't believe Van has that good a PP!.... Yeah thats why I am double checking.... or i'll tell the Mrs. that is my reason anyways...

During the North Division, Horvat killed us in the bumper spot.

Miller, Horvat, Pettersson, Hughes, Boeser/Kuzmenko is a pretty good 1st team PP.

 

[habsfan891]

Not surprising that Slaf got 2 games but it makes the next 2 games a bit less interesting for me

 

[HabSgt]

When was the last time we had two players suspended at the same time? Interesting times for sure.

This could be a high scoring affair. Habs can still win this even though Canucks have been playing better of late.

 

[Xirik]

When was the last time we had two players suspended at the same time? Interesting times for sure.

This could be a high scoring affair. Habs can still win this even though Canucks have been playing better of late.

I was expecting Xhekaj to be one of the first Habs players suspended, Not the Habs resident friendly giant.


I think the game will be a highs coring one. Caufield will have a multiple goal game and Pettersson will get a goal and assist.

Also Kent Hughes will run down towards the ice after the Canucks get scored on and yell "who's your Daddy" to quinn Hughes while doing the DX crotch chop.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

When was the last time we had two players suspended at the same time? Interesting times for sure.

This could be a high scoring affair. Habs can still win this even though Canucks have been playing better of late.

1st time that I can remember. We're a bigger team this year though with Guhle, Xhekaj, Slafkovsky added to roster, and Edmundson back from injury.