Violent NHL playoffs have fans, pundits crying foul

Sports | 207697 hits | Apr 17 4:58 pm | Posted by: Hyack

It's only the first round of the NHL playoffs, but fans and pundits are already deeply divided over a dramatic uptick in on-ice violence that many put at the feet of one man: league disciplinary czar Brendan Shanahan.

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by Mowich
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:18 pm
So much for high hopes that Shanahan would make a real difference. Of course he is under immense pressure by certain team's management and owners to maintain the status quo - that however is no excuse for letting goons and dancing bears get away with harming good players.
by 2Cdo
Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:50 pm
I guess the higher viewership for the Philly-Pittsburgh series is the skillful play and fine goaltending of both teams.
by Thanos
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:11 pm
Raffi "The Crippler" Torres for Playoff MVP.
by OnTheIce
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:33 pm
"2Cdo" said
I guess the higher viewership for the Philly-Pittsburgh series is the skillful play and fine goaltending of both teams.

It appeals to the lowest common denominator, the knuckle-dragger's, etc.

It's shitty hockey and embarrassing to watch.
by stemmer
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:05 pm
"Thanos" said
Raffi "The Crippler" Torres for Playoff MVP.

And where was this outcry against him when he was a Canuck last year?

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