John Tavares injury

[IronHalen]

As much as you can't totally put blame on Perry for what happened, he seems to be one of those players that puts themselves in a position where bad things seem to happen to opposing players. The fact remains he's a scummy player and the sooner he's out of the league the better.

 

[mk80]

Might be the worst injury I've seen in awhile. Prayers to Tavares.

Just an all around unfortunate accident.

 

[Canadian Game]

Yes, moar head trauma!

That’s a whole other discussion for a different thread (fighting in hockey) but whether we like it or not, that’s how the players operate.

 

[Bolt32]

Leafs bench doesn’t think so.

He wouldn’t have to fight next shift otherwise

That fight was f***ing stupid. Hockey's a dangerous sport. Bad shit is going to happen from time to time, even when people are just trying to be as clean as possible on the play. This is one of those times. There are times when you need to send a message and go after the guy, this wasn't one of them.

 

[ORRFForever]

Still can't believe how big of babies the leafs are to go after Perry for that

I didn't understand it, either.

I know Perry is a dirty bastard but there is no way that was intentional - it happened way too fast.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Oh jesus that looked bad by his reaction. I think he's done this series.

 

[Jmo89]

K wtf is the trainer doing getting him like that letting him fall backwards. What if his neck was injured.... Hope he was able to breath okay, always worry when stuff impacts near the throat like that. Thats f***ed up.

That's what I thought too but am obviously not a doctor/trainer. Aren't they supposed to stabilize the neck with as little movement as possible? The way he fell back partially conscious made me dizzy, can't imagine how his wife felt watching.

 

[FLHabs]

When Tavares went limp I thought for a moment he was paralyzed and my heart sank man, that was scary. He wanted to get up after though so hopefully he'll be ok. Freak accident no doubt, anyone who think it was on purpose it out of their mind

 

[LeHab]

Still can't believe how big of babies the leafs are to go after Perry for that

Us Habs fans wouldn't be any different.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

For real though, you gotta feel bad for JT. Of all guys you dont want it to happen to.

Also, my respect for Matthews went way up after seeing his reaction for his teammate. I want that guy to win a cup in his career.

 

[RussianRacket]

lol bieksa exposing the leafs as babies about going after Perry.

 

[JoVel]

It means I loathe him and I still hope he is OK. As much I may dislike a player, I never wish/hope injury on anyone. With that being said, who you?

If you feel it being relevant in this context to say you dislike the injured player you need to go back to practicing your social skills...

 

[McGarnagle]

I believe the Japanese call that flying knee to the face a Shining Wizard

 

[winnipegger]

Holy f***. This is a potentially career ending injury. Thoughts are with Tavares. Also to Leaf fans...nobody wants this. This is terrible for hockey. Condolences.

 

[BondraTime]

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[GirardSpinorama]

Hockey careers are short. Go get your money!

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

After the Foligno fight and guys taking runs at Perry now the league is going to have to step in tell the refs to take control. The Leafs are gross in how they're handling this. Baby team with baby players and a baby GM and coach.

You actually watching the game, like at all?

 

[ricky0034]

yikes that was way worse than I thought it would be going in

 

[supsens]

Completely accidental but that's really horrific. Hope he will be ok.

Was it tho? I know he was not trying to do that but I am fairly sure he would have hit him by “mistake” no matter what

 

[Del Preston]

It's sick how quick his head/neck snapped back in real-time.

 

[Beyonder91]

I don't think Perry meant to knee him in the head but I definitely think he meant to skate by and give him a bump. He had plenty of time to avoid him.

 

[HuGo Sham]

As much as you can't totally put blame on Perry for what happened, he seems to be one of those players that puts themselves in a position where bad things seem to happen to opposing players. The fact remains he's a scummy player and the sooner he's out of the league the better.

what a ridiculous argument. watch the f***ing play. He's not able to avoid the chiarot/tavares collision. JT is right in his lane

 

[Mick Riddleton]

What was the medical team doing trying to sit him up. Hope John is okay, that was an unfortunate accident.

Foligno was out of line there, very unnecessary fight.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Foligno fighting Perry was absolutely ludicrous.

 

[llamateizer]

Hey look


I get it was an accident, but Montreal came out saying they were going to play us rough all week, they were throwing their body around (it's playoffs I get it) but our captain goes down accidental hit and he goes down in such an awful way.. that shocks the whole bench.

Foligno did the right thing for his role... You came out rough, our captain is now gone... I don't give a f*** if it's accidental or not you gotta answer the bell now.. good on him (also good on Perry) accidental or not it's to send a message... If one of our guys goes down no matter what, you guys are paying the price it's playoffs.

I stand by Foligno on this one.

In retrospective, Foligno did the right thing. shake it off and get back to play.







I love Dubas

 

[WingsMJN2965]

I'm all for fighting in hockey. With that said, why the f*** does Perry need to answer for something that was clearly accidental?

That was the dumbest fight I've seen in hockey, maybe ever. Pure accident. Perry is a D-bag, but probably feels bad. You don't need to make him fight for that, and there's no, "Receipt" that needs to be given.