GDT: The Worst GDT Ever: Devils host Panthers 1pm

[Richer's Ghost]

I didn't actually see this till now (I was downstairs in the last two periods in the far left corner and couldn't see **** over what the commotion was)...wow that's ridiculous. The hit into the boards was actually clean but the cross-check in the back while he was trying to get on the ice was not.

Couldn't find a thread on this so I created my own...feel free to move this if needed.

But I cannot believe that T.J. Brennan was not only not given a game misconduct but not even suspended for at least a game? How dangerous was this play?!? In the league the way it is today...you don't have to actually hurt someone to get suspended..just putting someone in that position is enough. To me, this is more intentional and just as dangerous as say...Patrick Keletta's hit on Brad Richards. T.J. Brennan is a repeat offender too..is he not? This is just as bad as leaving the bench to fight.

That play was not only embarrassing, but unsportsmanlike and dangerous. S Gionta landed hard and awkwardly. WTH? Why didn't the Devils at least do something about it? Aren't devils fans mad?

As a fan of the Rangers..human nature probably make me judge the Devils a bit differently, although I try to be fair and honest with my opinions...but that play was complete B.S. and I can't believe it's not being talked about more!

yeah we discussed it.

 

[NJDevs26]

Yeah I wasn't expecting anything either. It wouldn't have even been much of a statement to sit the guy the final game or two of the season when they have the #1 pick position anyway, it still would have made a point - but that ain't how the wheel of justice rolls.

 

[sark76]

I commented on this in the GDT, it was a very dangerous play, and extremely irresponsible.
It's another example of how in the NHL, you generally only get punishment if someone gets hurt = dumb.

Since Gionta wasnt hurt = **crickets**

Had Gionta broken his leg or tore his ACL = 5 to 8 game suspension probably

I agree some what...but...I also equate this to leaving the bench during an altercation since he really wasn't even involved in the play.

Had I seen this happen..after the game I would have predicted 5 - 10 games. That was a complete disregard for safety and genuine spit in the face to sportsmanship. I think the last time I saw something this distasteful in the NHL, Chris Simon was slashing someone with his skate. I'm pissed for you guys.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

I was pretty pissed after I saw the replay. ****ing *********, he could have gotten hurt on the play. Careless and unsportsmanlike. I don't know why announcers found it funny. Like BG said, unless you get hurt, the league doesn't even notice.

 

[Bleedred]

I agree some what...but...I also equate this to leaving the bench during an altercation since he really wasn't even involved in the play.

Had I seen this happen..after the game I would have predicted 5 - 10 games. That was a complete disregard for safety and genuine spit in the face to sportsmanship. I think the last time I saw something this distasteful in the NHL, Chris Simon was slashing someone with his skate. I'm pissed for you guys.

Yeah pushing a little guy like that out of the bench while he's already on his ass is real tough. I hope our guys don't forget about that ass next year. Clemmensen looked like he was putting his hand out to help Gionta cause they're good friends, but his ******* teammate was already helping him out before he could. Real tough guy he is.