Injury Report: Stolarz Stretchered Out Of SBA During Game 1

[Clark4Ever]

Seems odd nobody can confirm he went to hospital. Could the first play where he was hit in the head with the puck been a contributing factor?

The puck to the head may or may not have been a contributing factor, but I highly doubt Stolarz would have left the game if not for Bennett's dirty hit.

In the post game show, Kelly Rhudey and Jake Allen were both stating from personal experience that hits to the side of the head were far more damaging regardless of the force involved.

 

[TheShape]

It’s always the Bennetts, Marchands, Perrys, Wilsons etc of the world injuring players on these “accidentally on purpose” incidents.

There is being a fierce competitor and there’s also having a head full of bad wiring. Sam Bennett on the ice has always been a psychopath, the league will never do anything about this though and ultimately that is the biggest problem. The NHL is a joke, a $2,000 fine isn’t going to deter anyone, start taking a chunk out of their wallet and watch these incidents decrease.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Seems odd nobody can confirm he went to hospital. Could the first play where he was hit in the head with the puck been a contributing factor?

Even if it was, it can be argued then that the first, forearm, elbow shiver he took, which contrary to what some people say wrenches his neck and greatly compounded the impact. You can see it in the replay the movement of Stolarz neck as he was kneed on the ice no matter how much it was a "brush" of his head as some suggest,

There is a reason ALL leagues take hits to the head to seriously. It's a very vulnerable part of the body.

Furthermore, what about that lowlife M Tkachuk going after Marner and sticking his knee out? I am as critical as anyone on Marners lack of jam but a player shouldn't need to deal with a turd at the end of every game.

M Thachuk is one of those lowlife in high school you would watch get pummeled every once in awhile because he went after the wrong guys younger brother.

 

[tuckerintensity]

The puck to the head may or may not have been a contributing factor, but I highly doubt Stolarz would have left the game if not for Bennett's dirty hit.

It was 100% a factor. I'm worried it will get Bennett off the hook, it shouldn't because the play was still dirty AF, but that shot to the head is part of this and there are very respected concussion docs (like Chris Nowinski) saying that because of the reactions of Stolarz, it's likely he had a concussion from the shot.

 

[ACC1224]

I think as a play and in the context of the game Bennett would get away with maybe a fine but there has been too much talk about this for the league not to give him a game or 2. The optics for the league would be terrible.

 

[Zybalto]

It was 100% a factor. I'm worried it will get Bennett off the hook, it shouldn't because the play was still dirty AF, but that shot to the head is part of this and there are very respected concussion docs (like Chris Nowinski) saying that because of the reactions of Stolarz, it's likely he had a concussion from the shot.

The problem there is that every goalie shakes their head to finish adjusting their masks after putting them on no? That seems to be the big evidence they all are saying.

....and then Stotarz plays great the rest of the while and is feeling great at intermission and goes down only after receiving a blindside blow to the side/back of the head.

 

[Da Mash]

Put cloth shoulder and elbow pads back in the game. Plastic armour they wear now just makes everyone invincible.

It was a dirty hit but that’s Florida MO

The NHL promotes goons in playoffs as it’s the only sport that changes its rules in playoffs to not promote their stars but to promote goon acts like this.

 

[13pacheco31]

Because Leafs fans always jump to the worst conclusion. I have no doubt the guy is not done for the year at all. I fully expect we will see him again in this series.

You know absolutely nothing about concussions if you think that

 

[aingefan]

This league barely suspends players for decapitating their heads off. It will likely be nothing, or at most a game.

It will be seen as an oopsie play.

It’s crazy. Marchand quoted saying in the playoffs that guys undeniably attempt to injure and hurt, and no discipline. Then the rats go out and actually do it, and nothing.
Hope there’s some action in this case, but I’m not holding my breath for anything substantial to the NHL’s US darlings.

 

[ToneDog]

I hate players like Bennett. No respect at all for other people on the ice. He doesn't care. And Stolarz was his teammate last year with whom he won the cup with FFS. f*** that guy.

Some players will do anything to win the cup. Messier was no different.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I think as a play and in the context of the game Bennett would get away with maybe a fine but there has been too much talk about this for the league not to give him a game or 2. The optics for the league would be terrible.

In theory, you're absolutely right. Then again, this is George Parros we're talking about and he has no love lost for our Leafs based on his track record.

 

[ACC1224]

In theory, you're absolutely right. Then again, this is Parros we're talking about and he has no love lost for our Leafs based on his track record.

I have a feeling he'll be given some direction from above on this decision.

 

[Evilhomer]

You know absolutely nothing about concussions if you think that

Saying that someone is "done for the season" because of a concussion is silly. If that's what this is, and it's his first, it would not be surprising to see him back in the lineup next week.

 

[tuckerintensity]

The problem there is that every goalie shakes their head to finish adjusting their masks after putting them on no? That seems to be the big evidence they all are saying.

....and then Stotarz plays great the rest of the while and is feeling great at intermission and goes down only after receiving a blindside blow to the side/back of the head.

The problem is that the NHL doesn't want to listen to the experts who have shown that reactions to a hit to the head can predict a concussion 3/4 of the time.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I have a feeling he'll be given some direction from above on this decision.

I hope so.

 

[13pacheco31]

Saying that someone is "done for the season" because of a concussion is silly. If that's what this is, and it's his first, it would not be surprising to see him back in the lineup next week.

Considering it's May and the nature of the concussion, it's safe to say he's done for the season

 

[SprDaVE]

The problem there is that every goalie shakes their head to finish adjusting their masks after putting them on no? That seems to be the big evidence they all are saying.

....and then Stotarz plays great the rest of the while and is feeling great at intermission and goes down only after receiving a blindside blow to the side/back of the head.

People that want to give carte blanche to Bennett because of a shot to the mask that happened way before the play in question that made him fall to the ice in pain is insane. No idea who the doctor is, he's sound respected, but is clearly not capable of making these big claims from TV replays. But to be fair, it's something Parros would probably do as well.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Ok let us wait for the injury update

 

[BlueForever75]

Bennett clearly follows through with his elbow at Stolarz head. Its a dirty play. Not to mention Thachuk going after Marner at the end of the game on three occasions. Listen Maurice is a dirty coach, always has been. There is a difference in being a tough team like Berube preaches. But its another to be Maurice who condones his players in going out with intent to injure.

The league will not do anything, that is my guess. They will use a puck to the head in the first 4 minutes of the game as the cause of the concussion cause that is what they do. Not the fact he played 25 min of hockey after that sandwiched around a 1 period intermission where he had no concussion symptoms.

If this were Kadri on the Leafs a suspension would have already received a request for a phone hearing. Especially if he was still wearing blue and white. That is a fact.

If the league does nothing they are asking for retribution. And if I am Berube I am willing to dress the same lineup for game 2 without any changes. You want to try and go up 2-0 on series. But come game 3, retribution needs to come. Dress Reeves and let him go at it. Reinhart, Bennett, Thachuk and Barkov all free game. Hunting season is on. Tell Patches, Domi, Lorenz and Benoit to hit everything in sight. If we lose game 3 it is fine. I dont care but a message needs to be sent. Especially if NHL is unwilling to prevent it. Tell Patches, Knies, McMann to drive net hard on every play if they get into the crease you cant stop. Slide into Bobrovsky. If something happens to him, oh well. I am willing to lose game 3. If it means we put some hurt on them and send a message.

 

[Evilhomer]

Considering it's May and the nature of the concussion, it's safe to say he's done for the season

Come on, this is an absurd conclusion to reach with literally no information.

 

[thewave]

If he doesn’t get suspended he’s just going to keep doing it. f*** this guy. Just a piece of shit person.

Sham if not suspended.

If I were the Leafs owners I would float legal action against the league or non confidence vote on Bettman / DOPS.

It's actually the time for the Leafs to show fangs in the background.

 

[NastyKnies]

People on the main boards are actually morons holy shit.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Interesting, I think it's an easy one given how the NHL rules these.

Illegal play, unnecessary and intentional hit to the head that causes an injury on a defenseless player.

This isn't an accident, isn't normal play and is targeted. It's everything they suspend on and a key area of focus they're trying to remove from the game

he didn't even say he was sorry.

 

[Zybalto]

People that want to give carte blanche to Bennett for a shot to the mask that happened way before the play in question that made him fall to the ice in pain is insane. No idea who the doctor is, he's sound respected, but is clearly not capable of making these big claims from TV replays. But to be fair, it's something Parros would probably do as well.

If it was just before the play, I would understand.....but it was 20 minutes of game time and an intermission before and some keep saying Stolarz shaking his head to finish adjusting his mask after putting it on is the proof. Feels like real grasping at straws at this point (im not questioning their medical knowledge, just their hockey knowledge) and this feels, at very least, the same level as what happened with Bunting (a guy who had no history and who is all of a sudden not a ditry player the minute he left the Leafs).

 

[Zybalto]

he didn't even say he was sorry.

...that would be an admission of guilt. He hid away after the game.