2011 Stanley Cup Finals
2011 Stanley Cup Finals
Out of context: Reply #39
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- pastpastdue0
The hit wasn't malicious. I agree, poor timing, poor result. I think it was suspension worthy.
What you have to consider is the implication: Boston loses its number one right winger to a number five defenseman. The league doesn't want to see the best players in it getting hurt. I don't think it was worth four, but the number makes sense, it removes him for the rest of the series.
Total lip service to the Bruins, who undoubtedly wanted to get Horton's diagnosis out before the review. Murphy hears he won't be returning to the series, looks at the level of players, and says "well, there is no way to compensate. Rome should be out for the rest of the series if Horton doesn't return, which he won't."
- Rome left his feet after the hit. His elbow was down. As a referee, you are taught anything beyond two strides is a late hit.pastpastdue
- ... after dishing the puck off, it's a late hit.pastpastdue
- its a late hit... and thats iteieio
- it's totally normal to lift your feet during or after a hit. it's before that is illegal.Fanco