Nurse suspended 3 games

[CupofOil]

A difference that people might be overlooking here is that Domi attacked Garbutt in the heat of the moment right after Garbutt's hit. Nurse went after Polak over two minutes after the Hendricks incident and waited by the Sharks bench for Polak to go for a change. A planned or premeditated attack might be seen as a more serious offence since Nurse actually had time to think about his actions and still decided to do it.

Good point.

 

[Rafters]

I would say appeal the ruling, but it probably won't be heard until next year considering how much of an inconsistent joke the nhl officials and disciplinary departments have become

 

[belair]

Meh. Deserves it.

I like his intensity though.

Having him take a few games to watch isn't exactly a bad thing either. The game has been a little fast for him.

 

[randomrob7]

Is this appealable?

 

[Faelko]

A difference that people might be overlooking here is that Domi attacked Garbutt in the heat of the moment right after Garbutt's hit. Nurse went after Polak over two minutes after the Hendricks incident. A planned or premeditated attack might be seen as a more serious offence since Nurse actually had time to think about his actions and still decided to do it.

Except Polak skated directly at Nurse and, according to some, running his mouth. What did he expect? He's a big guy known for playing tough, of course Nurse was going to engage him.

 

[Fairy McGodfather]

What a joke, Domi actually attacked from behind and gets 1.

Oh well, with our schedule including tonight he gets 6 days off. Guess we just need to start spearing guys in the bag instead, because it's the NHL way!

Anybody up for some Sarcastapuck after Say Yes To Thre Dress?

 

[McOilbleeder]

This might sound bad, but when was the last time we had someone suspended for standing up for a teammate?

It sucks it is 3 game, but I won't lie when I say I'm glad we're slowly but surely growing a backbone. It might've been dirty or classless or whatnot, but thank **** the Oilers aren't push overs like they were the past 2-3 seasons.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I don't have a link, but I could have sworn I seen Oesterle getting recalled on the Sportsnet ticker last night. Hopefully he's in instead of NN while Nurse is sitting.

 

[Crobby]

Is this appealable?

Yeah, the NHL will get to it after Wideman's appeal is finished next month

 

[McTrashBoat]

What a joke, Domi actually attacked from behind and gets 1.

Oh well, with our schedule including tonight he gets 6 days off. Guess we just need to start spearing guys in the bag instead, because it's the NHL way!

Anybody up for some Sarcastapuck after Say Yes To Thre Dress?

Oh I love Sarcastapuck, it's so much more fun than real hockey

 

[OilerTyler]

Except Polak skated directly at Nurse and, according to some, running his mouth. What did he expect? He's a big guy known for playing tough, of course Nurse was going to engage him.

He skated directly at Nurse because Nurse was standing in front of the gate to the bench. You can see Polak signal for a change before Nurse engages him. He definitely wasn't trying to get into an altercation.

 

[CornKicker]

worth it, 1 game aggressor and 2 games for being tougher than the other guy. next time nurse just has to flinch at the other teams bench and they will cower. Wanna catch these hands?

 

[CupofOil]

Except Polak skated directly at Nurse and, according to some, running his mouth. What did he expect? He's a big guy known for playing tough, of course Nurse was going to engage him.

If the Hendricks play never happens, Nurse never jumps him. Polak chirping him might have pushed him a little sooner but it wasn't the main reason for Nurse jumping him. Nurse had full intention to target Polak there.

 

[McDeathbyCheerios*]

It's okay guys. [mod]

Whatever he is suspended for his action. And a dirty player ended up getting beat after a career of dirty ****. Worth.

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

whatever, whats done is done, league consistency is a joke, refs are a joke, etc.

Just the topper on another season of pathetic oilers hockey.

 

[McDNicks17]

Meh. Fine with me.

 

[Arpeggio]

Nurse deserved it, but I think Domi also deserved more. Only difference was the blood.

 

[phil steve]

Personally I can't wait to continue watching Nurse beat up opposing teams wimpy players [mod]

 

[Del Preston]

Meh. Fine with me.

Same here.

 

[Laodongxi]

Is there an explanation for this ruling?

 

[The Nuge]

The league proving once again that it's all about who's involved and if anyone is hurt, not what you actually do. Domi's was worse, and yet Nurse gets 3 times the suspension? Bull****

 

[McDeathbyCheerios*]

Nurse deserved it, but I think Domi also deserved more. Only difference was the blood.

I think Domis was much worse. He freaking chased him down and tried to Bertuzzi him. Garbutt had no idea.

 

[Digger12]

A bit more than I thought it would be for a first offense, but ultimately the message sent outweighs a few games missed in the tail end of a lost season. He could use the rest anyway.

 

[Mr Positive]

He got an extra game for being a big guy, and making him bleed.

As Nurse matures he'll learn to tone it down a step or at least make it look like the other guy is just as engaged as he was.

So I'm not that opposed to the suspension. I get that tough guys like Nurse need to be a bit more careful

 

[Ninety7]

It's not like he's an anchor on defense anyways. Let him sit. Nurse sent a good message, now let him deal with the repercussions.