Jacob Trouba Elbow On Rodrigues (Fined 5,000 Dollars)

[SharksCyclops]

I hate Trouba's antics and honestly believe he is as dirty as most people describe him. There is no doubt he intended to, and, lead with the elbow.

But, I don't see a clear headshot there. I'm sure he missed or maybe it was luck that Rodriguez got out of the way in time but we have seen much clearer headshots before and this one doesn't seem to parallel the impact of those (Torres, Cooke, Perry, etc.).

I could be wrong, this is a fast sport and unsuspecting plays end up being much worse than the play outright shows, but it does seem like the contact was mostly shoulder. Again, I could be wrong, and don't really ever give Trouba the benefit of doubt, but I can't see clear contact to the head.

 

[TheNumber4]

I think they made the correct call


The video doesn't really show the elbow contacting the head. It's mostly (or all) shoulder blade.

If you’ve learned the concept of Object Permanence it’s pretty obvious. Combine that with the reverse angle and it’s clear.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

It's amazing how many times Trouba "accidentally" goes off balance causing his elbow to extend unintentionally.

 

[Grifter3511]

It's amazing how many times Trouba "accidentally" goes off balance causing his elbow to extend unintentionally.

I don't think anyone in this thread is saying that Trouba goes off balance accidentally nor that his elbow comes up unintentionally.

 

[MysticLeviathan]

It's amazing how many times Trouba "accidentally" goes off balance causing his elbow to extend unintentionally.

he’s a terrible skater and can’t move. when he gets beat, which he does often and did here, he did what he could to attempt to impede his man. this wasn’t a “I’m trying to drive you to queer street” play. I honestly believe this is classic hanlon’s razor.

 

[will1066]

Did Trouba's mother raise him wrong? Why did he turn out like this? Why didn't she discourage him from hockey?

 

[Kasperi kapanen]

What goes on in Trouba’s head you think? I picture it being monkeys banging a drum or something like that. Not a thought behind those eyes. Kinda like Lenny from Of Mice and Men maybe. You ever think he doesn’t intend to injure players he’s just honestly too dumb to know right from wrong? Maybe he needs a helmet too who knows.

 

[TheNumber4]

What goes on in Trouba’s head you think? I picture it being monkeys banging a drum or something like that. Not a thought behind those eyes. Kinda like Lenny from Of Mice and Men maybe. You ever think he doesn’t intend to injure players he’s just honestly too dumb to know right from wrong? Maybe he needs a helmet too who knows.

“ I kinda suck at hockey, what can I do to stay relevant and live the NYR lifestyle?”

Is my guess.

 

[Zbynek]

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Where have I seen this before?

 

[SharksCyclops]

“ I kinda suck at hockey, what can I do to stay relevant and live the NYR lifestyle?”

Is my guess.

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[TheNumber4]

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Lol. Relevant.

Wonder what he’s saying to himself these days: “how do I stay relevant now that my career is over, I know I’ll follow people around acting like a complete psycho and upload it to YouTube”

 

[will1066]

The nerve of a part of Trouba's body keeping people up all night! The nerve of him!

 

[Rangerboy030]

That still picture is paused AFTER elbow contact to the head was already completed.

And the video?

 

[TheNumber4]

And the video?

Shows the point of the elbow at his face. Which is then confirmed with the reverse angle.

 

[Rangerboy030]

2 for elbowing, 2 for interference....whichever you want to call the penalty, it’s still 2 minutes.
Plus the two for the original slashing call.


Psychic Tara could feel Erod’s (lack of) pain

Interference? By hitting a guy with the puck?

 

[Ratsreign]

Interference? By hitting a guy with the puck?

Well, I’m not the one who said it was interference. I said you can call it whatever you want, it’s the same 2 minutes either way.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I hope Rodrigues’ upper back is ok. What a diva!

Correct call. All this kefluffleness happening in this thread is lame.

 

[SharksCyclops]

Lol. Relevant.

Wonder what he’s saying to himself these days: “how do I stay relevant now that my career is over, I know I’ll follow people around acting like a complete psycho and upload it to YouTube”

Unsuspecting homeless people, his neighbors, Brodeur...he doesn't discriminate who will feel the wrath of his psychosis.

 

[TheNumber4]

Unsuspecting homeless people, his neighbors, Brodeur...he doesn't discriminate who will feel the wrath of his psychosis.

Lol. I had forgotten the details of those videos, “homeless people” JFC.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

Was Trouba like this as a Jet?

 

[TopG]

Maybe a fine

 

[HockeyWooot]

I love physical playoff hockey, but the guys is dirty with a capital d.

It’s not like he plays hard, finishing everyone with hard clean checks and occasionally gets the timing off.

They’re blatant dirty plays, all the time.

 

[theMajor]

no idea how this was only 2 mins, should get him a game or two

 

[Nogatco Rd]

this wasn’t a “I’m trying to drive you to queer street” play. I honestly believe this is classic hanlon’s razor.

i definitely understand both of these very common expressions

 

[Psycho for Perreault]

I hope the league reads this thread and agrees. He should be suspended. Maybe even forced to retire so his $8 million per year comes off the books.

If they did that, you’d see how quick all the pearl clutchers here change their tune and want Trouba to play Tuesday and beyond.