Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Missed Opportunity

The NHL missed an opportunity to improve the image of hockey during the Stanley Cup finals. When Canucks Alex Burrow bit the finger of Bruins Patrice Bergeron the NHL could of suspended Burrows for one game. I understand that the NHL didn't want to do something that might effect the outcome of the finals but that is exactly what the NHL. Also, what made this situation worse was that the  NHL said there was no conclusive evidence that Burrows bit Bergeron yet anyone who had a computer or television could see otherwise. As a result Games 2 and 3 were affected by the NHL and Game 4 will be affected.
     During Game 3 Canuck's player Aaron Rome international hit Bruins player Nathan Horton in the head giving him a concussion and ending Horton's season. Rome did receive a 4 game suspension from the NHL. There was no question Rome left his feet and hit Horton in the head. I believe that the player that caused the injury should not play again until the injured player is healthy enough to play. Maybe this would help end the cheap hits because the present NHL discipline does not seem to be working.
     Game 4 should be interesting to watch on Wednesday.
   

  

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