Ryan Hartman Match Penalty for "Attempt to Injure" on Tim Stützle

[coolboarder]

He deserved to have a lengthy suspension. He is clearly reckless with safety of their own player league-wide. What if he did the same to McDavid and got his spine or neck injury that could paralyze his body and the league lose his legacy because of it. He deserves every ounce of punishment thrown at him. What's worse is that after the replay, he was puzzled by the call and laughed it off as if he has done nothing wrong. When you see that face expression, he knew that he got caught and tried his best to weasel his way out of trouble by being dismissive and laugh it off of the very thought of the intent. Season-long suspension to send a message that this is not acceptable at all. What's worse, the coach's face reaction showed very disappointed of his antics on his way to the tunnel.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

He has now received supplemental discipline 11 times in his career

• 6 fines
• 5 suspensions

He has been identified as a repeat offender 7 times in his career

• 4 fines
• 3 suspension

He has received supplemental discipline in 6 of his 9* NHL seasons

• [ 2014-15 - no (*only 5 GP) ]
• [ 2015-16 - no (*only 3 GP) ]
• 2016-17 - no
• 2017-18 - YES
• 2018-19 - no
• 2019-20 - no
• 2020-21 - YES
• 2021-22 - YES
• 2022-23 - YES
• 2023-24 - YES
• 2024-25 - YES

He has received supplemental discipline multiple times in the same season 4 times(!)

• 2017–18 (1 fine, 1 suspension)
• 2021–22 (2 fines)
• 2022–23 (1 fine, 1 suspension)
• 2023–24 (1 fine, 2 suspensions)
• * Every season he has gotten trouble, he did it again the same season, except 2020–21 and this season (so far)

Shut him down, or history says he'll just hurt someone again this season

I am NOT defending him, but one of those fines was for a middle finger, and one of those suspensions was throwing a stick onto the ice/towards an official.

Still, too much, and he should get pretty well slammed.

 

[potatowejj]

He really could have killed the guy. If that occurred you can bet there'd be charges laid. I'd argue any attempt to injure should come with severe off-ice punishment in addition to whatever penalty the league believes is justified. Why is being on skates playing pro hockey a free pass for unproved assault?

It just takes one cities police department to decide a line has been crossed, press charges & the days of the goon tactics that the majority of hockey fans want see eliminated from the game would be finally over.

I mean this already has happened, see Marty McSorley.

 

[RetiredGenX]

Man, that was dirty.

 

[madmike77]

Better be at least 10 games.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

I am NOT defending him, but one of those fines was for a middle finger, and one of those suspensions was throwing a stick onto the ice/towards an official.

Still, too much, and he should get pretty well slammed.

It sounds like you are defending him… “I’m not a racist but…” proceeds to say racist things vibe

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

It sounds like you are defending him… “I’m not a racist but…” proceeds to say racist things vibe

All I am saying is that 18% of his fines and suspensions were for things that did not put the safety of other players at risk. Just simply a statement of fact.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Isn't he already a repeat offender?

 

[uncleben]

I am NOT defending him, but one of those fines was for a middle finger, and one of those suspensions was throwing a stick onto the ice/towards an official.

Still, too much, and he should get pretty well slammed.

Exactly, lack of respect for other players and lack of respect for the game

 

[uncleben]

Isn't he already a repeat offender?

One of the most repeated offenders ever, without exaggeration

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Exactly, lack of respect for other players and lack of respect for the game

truly.

if playing in the nhl is a privilege like everyone says.

hartman doesn't deserve that privilege.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I'll be told I'm overreacting, I'd say this should be double digits easily. Clear intent to injure. This wasn't a hockey play gone too far in the moment. It was planned and deliberate. 10+, set a clear example to the league, this nonsense, these dangerous acts will not be tolerated. Before someone gets seriously hurt or worse.

 

[roman star]

time for the local da to go over bettmans head

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Exactly, lack of respect for other players and lack of respect for the game

Still, harmless to other players. We'll call those Tier 2.

 

[NyQuil]

Still, harmless to other players. We'll call those Tier 2.

It's sort of funny and sad at the same time that this guy has enough suspensions to classify them into individual genres and levels.

 

[stl76]

One of the most repeated offenders ever, without exaggeration

He's no Kadri, but yeah Hartman is as greasy as they come.

 

[onmygameboi]

Completely unintentional.

He was off balance.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

I am NOT defending him, but one of those fines was for a middle finger, and one of those suspensions was throwing a stick onto the ice/towards an official.

I’m not sure that really helps his case with DOPS.. actually the fact that he threw a stick at a ref probably makes it worse

 

[CornerStone61]

Completely unintentional.

He was off balance.

 

[onmygameboi]

No thanks.

 

[a mangy Meowth]

With his history, I'd give him 15 games. He'll probably get 8

You're welcome wild fans

 

[onmygameboi]

I’m not sure that really helps his case with DOPS.. actually the fact that he threw a stick at a ref probably makes it worse

Giving the middle finger is in my personal constitutional rights. It's a peaceful expression of disagreement and outrage.

 

[3074326]

Giving the middle finger is in my personal constitutional rights. It's a peaceful expression of disagreement and outrage.

Sure. And it isn't permitted in the NHL, hence the fine.

 

[onmygameboi]

Sure. And it isn't permitted in the NHL, hence the fine.

Who cares?

 

[yeaher]

I am NOT defending him, but one of those fines was for a middle finger, and one of those suspensions was throwing a stick onto the ice/towards an official.

Still, too much, and he should get pretty well slammed.

Throwing sticks at an official is even worse, next he will do it to fans