L’Heureux slewfoots and injures Spurgeon (UPDATE: suspended three games)

[NyQuil]

Part of the problem is that the moment where you see Heureux move his leg forward into that slewfoot position is obscured by the net.

I think it’s a lot more similar to the Marchand slewfoot than it isn’t.

 

[Xirik]

Meier should go after him again.

 

[State of Hockey]

Part of the problem is that the moment where you see Heureux move his leg forward into that slewfoot position is obscured by the net.

The main angle shows the leg position just fine.

Answer this question. By rule and the intent of it, how can a it be a slew foot when the slewing foot doesn't cross the parallel plane of the other foot?

If you think this is more similar to the Marchand example I posted than not, then we're just not seeing the same thing.

 

[Reality Czech]

An exceedingly dirty, dangerous play by a player who should be considered a repeat offender but won't be (yet).

How can I blame this on Matt Rempe?

He's popularized the rise of AHL plugs being given a shot in the NHL

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Uh, go back and look at where his left leg and left arm are at the start of the sequence and where they are when Spurgeon goes down. His left leg comes off the ice and goes up against the back of both of Spurgeon’s legs. His left arm goes in front of Spurgeon’s right shoulder and then pushes him backwards. That’s a textbook slew foot.

Ug, go back and look at where they engage in a battle and the leg doesn't follow through at all. The upper part is just them battling.

Spurgeon lost a battle and ended up going into the boards awkwardly.

Dude deserved the 5 and a game and anything else is pushing it, but Parros makes no f***ing sense when he does anything

 

[NyQuil]

The main angle shows the leg position just fine.

Answer this question. By rule and the intent of it, how can a it be a slew foot when the slewing foot doesn't cross the parallel plane of the other foot?

I don’t know, when I look at the main angle, the position of his leg is obscured by Trenin’s arm and torso.

I don’t see how you can be so conclusive from that replay.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

You'd think the State of Hockey writers and fanbase would recognize what a slew foot is and isn't, but I guess not. We're just too homerish I guess for most to be objective.

It wasn't a slew foot. The rulebook says it isn't. The video says it isn't. Certainly not an intentional play either. It was an unfortunate, scary play that ended up with an injury. Two players went for a battle to the end boards, and this time it didn't end well. Sucks for Spurg, but that's hockey. The penalty in the game was much more than enough. A suspension is just stupid and another example of the league penalizing results instead of actions.



Yes, please look at it again. If a player is trying to slew foot somebody, they don't keep their hands on the stick/lift the opponent's stick in a normal puck battle motion. They don't "sweep" the leg (he didn't) AFTER the opponent has initiated contact. You also must look at where Spurgeon's body is from the start to the end. He's cutting in front of L'Heureux and loses his balance when they make contact. Consequently so does L'Heureux after the contact, and his legs out from him as well. I'll just say the truth straight. This is very arguably not even a penalty.

..we gotta fix our schools or somethin, idk man, what a take. That you L’Huereux?

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Part of the problem is that the moment where you see Heureux move his leg forward into that slewfoot position is obscured by the net.

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I think it’s a lot more similar to the Marchand slewfoot than it isn’t.

In the OP there's the first angle that shows him clearly kicking out Spurgeon's feet.

His left leg is kicking the back of Spurgeon's skates and leg forward while at the same time his left arm is pushing Spurgeon's upper body backwards.

That's a slew foot.

 

[TheNumber4]

Must be nice, not being the Oilers, and having the League actually give a shit if your players get slewfoot and injured:

 

[Devilsfan118]

This will be his 12th suspension.
9 in the Q
2 in the AHL

Dirty little rat.

Someone's going to get him one of these games.

 

[Devilsfan118]

In the OP there's the first angle that shows him clearly kicking out Spurgeon's feet.

His left leg is kicking the back of Spurgeon's skates and leg forward while at the same time his left arm is pushing Spurgeon's upper body backwards.

That's a slew foot.

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Would love to see folks refute this.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Sucks, but there are always going to be dickbags in the league.

Suspension doesn't matter much except to put his name on the list for the next one.

 

[Shlep]

Jesus, Spurgeon could have broken his leg there. L’Heureux has quickly established himself as a really scummy hockey player.

He already had at the AHL level.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Anything less than Rempes 8 games is a joke. This was much worse and actually….caused an injury:

 

[BLNY]

Where that took place, and what he did, that should be double digit games.

 

[PocketNines]

You'd think the State of Hockey writers and fanbase would recognize what a slew foot is and isn't, but I guess not. We're just too homerish I guess for most to be objective.

It wasn't a slew foot. The rulebook says it isn't. The video says it isn't. Certainly not an intentional play either. It was an unfortunate, scary play that ended up with an injury. Two players went for a battle to the end boards, and this time it didn't end well. Sucks for Spurg, but that's hockey. The penalty in the game was much more than enough. A suspension is just stupid and another example of the league penalizing results instead of actions.



Yes, please look at it again. If a player is trying to slew foot somebody, they don't keep their hands on the stick/lift the opponent's stick in a normal puck battle motion. They don't "sweep" the leg (he didn't) AFTER the opponent has initiated contact. You also must look at where Spurgeon's body is from the start to the end. He's cutting in front of L'Heureux and loses his balance when they make contact. Consequently so does L'Heureux after the contact, and his legs out from him as well. I'll just say the truth straight. This is very arguably not even a penalty.

this is straight up embarrassing for you

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Anything less than Rempes 8 games is a joke. This was much worse and actually….caused an injury:

He won't get that. It's not an in-person hearing and he's not a repeat offender according to the CBA's definition.

 

[Shark Finn]

everyone calm down...

 

[wetcoast]

Man such a dirty play, what a freaking ass clown.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Giant piece of shit who doesn't get the benefit of the doubt.

 

[yzerman]

Looking forward to see him slaughtered next game they play.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Dirty, dirty play. Throw the book at him.

 

[Chainshot]

Jesus, Spurgeon could have broken his leg there. L’Heureux has quickly established himself as a really scummy hockey player.

Same as he ever was.

 

[Bandit]

That's a real bad play. Also pretty stupid for Trenin to jump over his injured teammate to try and get at the guy. Nobody ever accused hockey players of being smart I guess.

 

[Moose Head]

That's a real bad play. Also pretty stupid for Trenin to jump over his injured teammate to try and get at the guy. Nobody ever accused hockey players of being smart I guess.

I thought I was the only one who noticed Trenin. Like, what the hell is he thinking there? Where’s Ehlers when you need him?

The NHL has been very lenient with slewfoots IMO, so interesting to see where this goes.