Seems harsh for a first time offence but the hit was incredibly stupid and I hope Ras learns from it. We can’t have hits like that in the game.
Monahan88
I don’t really agree with the “game circumstances” part being included as a reason for length of suspension, but I expected 3 games so can’t really argue with the length. Sucks that it happens to a Flame but a good precedence to set for the future
Kstapes
Seems fair.
tristan1616
He’s gonna miss the Heritage Classic now, rip to whoever got his name on their HC jersey. Deserved though. Reminded me of Scheifele hitting Evans in the bubble a few years ago and I’m still mad at him for that one
SpitfireFan
Four games is way too much. Keeping him out for the heritage classic is insane. Hope he appeals.
Rickcinyyc
I can’t argue with the suspension length. That kind of hit could end the career of a player with a concussion history. And Laine’s got one.
irishkill
1 too many. Bs
Iphone4Lyfe
Looks like he’ll miss the heritage classic
willshire59
I was guessing 3-4 games. Head contact. Left his feet. Player got injured and dying seconds off the game
baconegg2
Dumbass
Theboofgoof
That seems fair
But don’t really follow the logic that this one is 4 and Eberle breaking coglinos neck with a board in the playoffs is 0
BFGSkittles
It’s just so stupid from Ras.
What was there even to gain from doing this? Even a clean hit, with 2 seconds left in a game we were going to lose. Why? Why even put yourself in that situation?
If someone did that to Lindholm we’d be begging for blood.
4 week suspension is the right result for this.
MonkeySailor
Harsh
TheThatNeverWas
+1 to all. Well deserved for a moronic and dangerous act – hopefully he’s learned a lesson.
Scamnam
2 shouldve been a right call for firstime offender… Plus 2 for being a Flame
DOPS is a joke
yeastneast
No real point in comparing this to other suspensions – 4 games is harsh but fair and probably intentional to include the outdoor game.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes unfortunately.
laboufe
Honestly less than i thought. Unacceptable play
ActionKestrel
Player safety decides this shit with a dice roll. I’ve seen worse hits not even get 2 minutes.
They don’t care if a hit is dangerous, they care about the outcome of the hit.
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Yeah im sorry but thats fair
Chronixx
Hope he learns from this one. 4 games sounds like the right amount, shame he’s missing the HC though. He has to know he’s too important a player to this team to pull dumb shit like this, hopefully we can tread water while he’s watching from up high
DangerRanger_21
Personally I see this as 4 games. But with the inconsistency in DOPS I’m surprised it’s this many
SamsonBardown
Brutal decision the hit wasnt that bad. 1 game at most
Rob-Lo
Stupid, needless play at the buzzer. Can’t blame anyone but Ras.
No_Reporter_5023
Wow a comment section that mostly agrees it was a stupid hit a bad hit and the punishment is fair lol For the record I agree
RyyKarsch
If this isn’t an exception then it’s fair and unfortunately deserved. There just needs to be consistency with other suspensions moving forward.
Vinny331
Welp… Gilbert’s played well the last two games and now he may see some more minutes over the next 4. Let’s see if he rises to the challenge or shrinks away.
I imagine we’ll see some Solovyov too. I’ll be interested to see if he can make the most of an audition.
Laurafla
Bah. I’m not mad Ras. Just really disappointed ☹️
scuttlebuttlodg
Bet it’s Oesterle ☹️
JRP_964
Trouba head hunts all the time and gets nothing. This league really loves to pick and choose when they punish a player/team. Gudbranson should have gotten a game atleast for roughing
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Seems harsh for a first time offence but the hit was incredibly stupid and I hope Ras learns from it. We can’t have hits like that in the game.
I don’t really agree with the “game circumstances” part being included as a reason for length of suspension, but I expected 3 games so can’t really argue with the length. Sucks that it happens to a Flame but a good precedence to set for the future
Seems fair.
He’s gonna miss the Heritage Classic now, rip to whoever got his name on their HC jersey. Deserved though. Reminded me of Scheifele hitting Evans in the bubble a few years ago and I’m still mad at him for that one
Four games is way too much. Keeping him out for the heritage classic is insane. Hope he appeals.
I can’t argue with the suspension length. That kind of hit could end the career of a player with a concussion history. And Laine’s got one.
1 too many. Bs
Looks like he’ll miss the heritage classic
I was guessing 3-4 games. Head contact. Left his feet. Player got injured and dying seconds off the game
Dumbass
That seems fair
But don’t really follow the logic that this one is 4 and Eberle breaking coglinos neck with a board in the playoffs is 0
It’s just so stupid from Ras.
What was there even to gain from doing this? Even a clean hit, with 2 seconds left in a game we were going to lose. Why? Why even put yourself in that situation?
If someone did that to Lindholm we’d be begging for blood.
4 week suspension is the right result for this.
Harsh
+1 to all. Well deserved for a moronic and dangerous act – hopefully he’s learned a lesson.
2 shouldve been a right call for firstime offender… Plus 2 for being a Flame
DOPS is a joke
No real point in comparing this to other suspensions – 4 games is harsh but fair and probably intentional to include the outdoor game.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes unfortunately.
Honestly less than i thought. Unacceptable play
Player safety decides this shit with a dice roll. I’ve seen worse hits not even get 2 minutes.
They don’t care if a hit is dangerous, they care about the outcome of the hit.
Yeah im sorry but thats fair
Hope he learns from this one. 4 games sounds like the right amount, shame he’s missing the HC though. He has to know he’s too important a player to this team to pull dumb shit like this, hopefully we can tread water while he’s watching from up high
Personally I see this as 4 games. But with the inconsistency in DOPS I’m surprised it’s this many
Brutal decision the hit wasnt that bad. 1 game at most
Stupid, needless play at the buzzer. Can’t blame anyone but Ras.
Wow a comment section that mostly agrees it was a stupid hit a bad hit and the punishment is fair lol
For the record I agree
If this isn’t an exception then it’s fair and unfortunately deserved. There just needs to be consistency with other suspensions moving forward.
Welp… Gilbert’s played well the last two games and now he may see some more minutes over the next 4. Let’s see if he rises to the challenge or shrinks away.
I imagine we’ll see some Solovyov too. I’ll be interested to see if he can make the most of an audition.
Bah. I’m not mad Ras. Just really disappointed ☹️
Bet it’s Oesterle ☹️
Trouba head hunts all the time and gets nothing. This league really loves to pick and choose when they punish a player/team. Gudbranson should have gotten a game atleast for roughing
That takes him out of the Heritage Classic.
League is so soft