Thread: Duncan Keith suspended 5 games

Originally Posted by Kingsfan626

I'll never be one to defend the Sedins because I group them in with the Perry's of the world (those who only like to get tough when there's 3 guys to protect them) but there should be no excuse for Duncan Keith's hit. If Keith really wanted to get back at him he should have kept the elbow down and run through him.

Hold on, the Sedins get tough when there are 3 guys protecting them? Are you serious? It's ok to dislike players, but don't embarrass yourself with nonsense comparisons.

Player suspensions should also mean that player spot cannot be filled. This would make players think before they put their team down a man the next game.

However, NHLPA would probably be against this...

Originally Posted by mudfisher

Player suspensions should also mean that player spot cannot be filled. This would make players think before they put their team down a man the next game.

However, NHLPA would probably be against this...

Interesting thought, I like, I like.

Originally Posted by Noble Savage

Interesting thought, I like, I like.

The problem is the players won't and player safety would be made an issue.

A random caller (or email) on 1040am here had a rather different when you get suspended your team loses that cap space next year and opposing team gets the space. While it's nice and all than Keith is out, it doesn't help the Canucks in any way. In some situations, it could actually hurt the Canucks with Keith out if we needed the Hawks to win a game for whatever reason.

I realize it wont happen.

The NHL truly lacks any real direction. I dont really care, I just wish they'd just come out and say what they mean. Is concussion prevention important?