How about the fact that Ference made absolutely no attempt to actually play the puck?...it’s cool though, not like McDonagh is a cripple now. Way to clean it up, NHL.

Posted by godblender on 01/22/12 at 06:24 PM ET

So, the league should start suspending players 7-10 games on first offenses?

Come on.  Get real.

Posted by HockeyinHD on 01/22/12 at 06:58 PM ET

Unfortunately Shanahan still has some of the same flaws his predecessor had, that being too many subjective factors: 1) “intent” to injure 2) Injury considered in penalty 3) star factor 4) team factor. None of these things should be considered when giving penalties, otherwise you are back to the wheel of justice!

Posted by timbits on 01/22/12 at 06:59 PM ET

So, the league should start suspending players 7-10 games on first offenses?

Posted by HockeyinHD on 01/22/12 at 03:58 PM ET

Honestly , yes if that’s what it’s going to take to stop the stupidity.  A couple games is clearly not enough of a deterrent, because Shanahan has been a busy man all season long,

Posted by Primis on 01/22/12 at 07:24 PM ET

Posted by Primis on 01/22/12 at 04:24 PM ET

+1

Posted by Garth on 01/22/12 at 08:08 PM ET

This was perfect.  He didn’t really push him, and he is a first-time offender.

Posted by NHLJeff from Pens fan in Denver on 01/22/12 at 08:36 PM ET

Most intent I’ve ever seen.  8 stride charge, right on the numbers.

Posted by tuxedoTshirt from the Home of the 1937 World Champions on 01/22/12 at 11:27 PM ET