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simplest explanation is that the NHL is consistently incompetent at all aspects of player safety: non-call on Leafs scrub in game, non-suspension on Xhekaj after the game.
If the situation was reversed, and Auston Matthews might be out for the year because a Laval Rocket going knee-on-knee with him, these threads would be hundreds of pages calling for the removal of the Habs organization and for Reaves to fight everyone.
That's what makes this such an interesting read.
Actually in Canada both murder and attempted murder have a max life sentence
I mean, what can they do? Wait for the Habs preseason to be over to suspend him?Although I don't think this deserves a suspension, the league is playing with fire allowing Xhekaj to play on Oct 9th. Expect some fireworks for this season opener.
Xhekaj has no reason to be scared of Reaves.
Xhekaj has no reason to be scared of Reaves.
That sounds like some NHL PR nonsense.
Hitting an unsuspecting player whether play is active or not is irrelevant.
season-ending knee on knee on high profile Habs player goes completely unpunished, and your takeaway is "anti Leafs conspiracy"?
the dissonance is incredible
The only evidence we have supports my statement but ok.
Here’s a case where Leaf fans should be happy they penalize based partly on outcome.
Hunter got 21 games.
You punish the action because even if everybody got lucky and they walked away scot-free, the next time might not be so lucky and someone could be severely injured. This isn't a difficult concept but this is a result that goes against the Leafs so I'm not surprised this thread is about 50/50 in opinions.
Attempted has a maximum sentence of life, depending on several factors, some examples. Was a firearm used, self defence, intent etc.Actually in Canada both murder and attempted murder have a max life sentence
ah, I'm glad your brought this up, LeafsNet. actually, playing in the SCF is like the SCF for Montreal fans. we were there 3 years ago.I understand playing the Leafs is like the Stanley Cup Final for Montreal fans
In a reality where the NHL develops a better DoPS Hunter is ejected from the league after that nonsense.
ah, I'm glad your brought this up, LeafsNet. actually, playing in the SCF is like the SCF for Montreal fans. we were there 3 years ago.
have you ever seen Leafs SCF in your lifetime? a 2nd round win even?
you're too easy
i agree it should have been punished.But no Leafs fan would care if Pare got punished. No one would care if he were cut tomorrow, he’s not even a consideration on the depth chart.
The dangerous precedent here is punching an unwilling to fight dude in the back of the head gets no discipline.
But no Leafs fan would care if Pare got punished. No one would care if he were cut tomorrow, he’s not even a consideration on the depth chart.
The dangerous precedent here is punching an unwilling to fight dude in the back of the head gets no discipline.
It was a different time. It was considered to be quite a hefty suspension back then.
There was discipline, just not enough in the minds of some.
Reaves is washed up. Xhekaj fears him about as much as he fears MatthewsPezzetta is the biggest punching bag in the league.
Toronto is much bigger/tougher than before.
Reeves plays and they don’t do anything.
I'll wait while you procure evidence in support of your opinion.Dragging someone into the net? Man, slim pickings in Montreal nowadays eh?
Virtually every infraction in hockey could lead to a severe injury under certain circumstances.