No suspension or fine for Zbynek Michalek
by Hooks Orpik on Jan 23, 2012 5:06 PM EST
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The NHL announced today that Zbynek Michalek will not be fined or suspended by the NHL for his elbow to the head of Washington's Matt Hendricks yesterday, so tweets Post-Gazette veteran beat writer Dave Molinari:
No fine or suspension for Penguins D Zbynek Michalek for hit on Washington's Matt Hendricks Sunday.
Michalek was given a minor penalty on the play.
Washington's Alex Ovechkin also had a discipline phone hearing with the NHL, for his high hit on Michalek, which occurred previous to ZM's hit on Hendricks. Ovechkin was not penalized in the game on the play. A ruling on any possible punishment for Ovechkin is expected soon. The Caps play tomorrow, and Ovechkin didn't skate on a line full-time at practice today, an indication the Caps are expecting/preparing for their superstar winger to be suspended.
Michalek is a recent returnee to the Penguins lineup from a concussion he suffered earlier in the season. Michalek was able to finish the game after all the hits and practiced this morning.
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I figured Ovie would get three or four games but I thought Z would at least get a fine. Then again I’ve been having a harder and harder time making sense of Shanahan’s logic these days.
by Mario's Mullet on Jan 23, 2012 7:03 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
I'm shocked OV got more than 1,
He’s been getting away with his crap for so long that I’m used to it.
by jedmiller71 on Jan 23, 2012 9:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Finally
Some teeth in the NHL’s response to Ovechkin’s BS.
He’s putting together quit a rap sheet.
Next time?
5 to 10.
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Michalek didn't deserve discipline.
I’m tired of reading how Ovi’s hit and Z’s hit are at all the same. Hendricks was low to the ice as Michalek approached for the hit. How do you avoid someone’s head when he ducks down to put it at elbow level? The only reason I would even support a minor penalty is because Michalek extended his arm away from his body.
I’m sure Shanahan saw this play much like a “boarding” call in which the player being hit suddenly turns his back to the oncoming checker. The player being hit bears some responsibility for putting himself in a dangerous position.
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