Lafferty fined $3K+ for cross-checking Ross Colton

[ThrowDemTongs]

I'd like to cross-check these new ads that keep making my screen smaller and ruining my experience on HF...

But yeah, what a load of B.S, whatever. We're the rough and tough squad now, hopefully the boys rally around this and make it their identity for the playoffs going forward.

Big mistake League. You've just pissed off the Toronto Maple Leafs, and we've already had a chip on our shoulders this playoffs

No f***ing kidding. Who the f*** thought that was a good idea?

 

[Future]

For the sake of transparency, DoPs/Parros needs to explain why some plays warrant a fine/suspension and the same play against the Leafs don't get any punishment. It's just happening far too often that a vendetta isn't out of question.

Imagine if our reporters did their job and requested comment on that comparison (Maroon vs. Clifford).

 

[HamiltonNHL]

The League isn't serious about player health.

 

[therealkoho]

Please take a minute to reflect and pause for the sissy soft Tampa bay lightning.

The Bolts are pansifying hockey

 

[Michoulicious]

He crosschecked the guy in the face, and his face was bruised afterward. The fine is deserved if you ask me. You should not crosscheck people in the face.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

He crosschecked the guy in the face, and his face was bruised afterward. The fine is deserved if you ask me. You should not crosscheck people in the face.

100%

now do boarding from behind

 

[therealkoho]

Dude was all ready to give Maroon a bad review on yelp

 

[robertmac43]

Is Maroon getting anything for the hit on McCabe in OT? Brutal hit.

 

[therealkoho]

He crosschecked the guy in the face, and his face was bruised afterward. The fine is deserved if you ask me. You should not crosscheck people in the face.

Maybe so but Lafferty's stick rode up Coltons arm and shoulder so it was more accident than malicious intent. Now lets talk about the cross check O'Reilly took across the back of the shoulders/neck after scoring the winning goal?

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Is Maroon getting anything for the hit on McCabe in OT? Brutal hit.

As if Bettman and Sweeney would approve of that.

How are the refs going to call something like that when they don`t have permission ?

Give your head a shake.


Imagine being a ref and changing the 5 min penalty to Rielly to the correct call of no penalty ? They are in enough trouble already.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

It begs the question why there seems to be such a bias? when Did it even start?

The NHL has spent so much time wooing big American investors because they know Canadians will suck on the NHL's diseased-ridden teats like drug addicts no matter what, so they are taken for granted.

Jeremy Jacobs would literally set the entire nation of Canada on fire if it would lead to more US expansion fees and TV deals.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

It's not the fine on Lafferty that is the key part here.
This is DOPS setup for next year when they can Kadri/Bunting him with a 3 game.

Gotta lay the groundwork for future Anti-Leaf shenanigans.

 

[htpwn]

A little delayed (FedEx is slow these days), but it looks like Lafferty finally received his "Welcome to Toronto" present from the NHL DOPS.

 

[Stephen]

Is Maroon getting anything for the hit on McCabe in OT? Brutal hit.

Leafs need to play mind games with Tampa and feign like we're starting Simmonds Game 4.

 

[therealkoho]

He crosschecked the guy in the face, and his face was bruised afterward. The fine is deserved if you ask me. You should not crosscheck people in the face.

far more dangerous than what Bunting did or that really really accidental but mean cross check

 

[Stephen]

A little delayed -- UPS is slow these days -- but I see Lafferty finally got his "Welcome to Toronto" present from the NHL DOPS.

Honestly don't even care. It is just hilarious at this point.

MLSE should just stroke a cheque for $30,000 and get the bulk rate at this point.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Dude was all ready to give Maroon a bad review on yelp

Looks a little bit like a bloated Sheldon keefe but with more chins

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Jeremy Jacobs would literally set the entire nation of Canada on fire if it would lead to more US expansion fees and TV deals.

and his sidekick Bettman.

 

[robertmac43]

far more dangerous than what Bunting did or that really really accidental but mean cross check

Looks close to what Clifford did last year.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

and his sidekick Bettman.

Yup. I hate the Oilers but they get the same shit from the league too.

If there's ever an all-Canadian final Gary might drop dead.

 

[htpwn]

100%

now do boarding from behind

lol

 

[Clark4Ever]

Separated at birth...

 

[Gallagbi]

Leafs need to play mind games with Tampa and feign like we're starting Simmonds Game 4.

So they think the game will be easier? Simmonds sure as shit isnt scaring anyone

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

We usually get bullied in the playoffs and we are too soft. We add grit and start hitting back, now we are dirty. Lmao. You love to see it. Guess we will have to fine and suspend our way to the next round. I'm good with it. Don't want to see injuries but also am tired of early knockouts and being pushed around.

 

[kevsh]

Ah, against the Bolts I see suspensions and fines as a badge of honour. It means we're pushing back.

And yes, the fines should be going the other way too but if I'm keeping score on this series we may be losing in the fines/suspensions column, but the Bolts are losing in the banged up and injured players one. I'll take that any day, esp. considering who is suspended vs. injured.