LMAO, you guys blew this way out of proportion again. Boychuk's love tap last year got the same response. If used properly the elbow can be a weapon, again in this particular situation, it wasn't. If it was even remotely close to being a suspendable play, they would have talked about it today on TSN. The only incidents they talked about were Kennedy's leg kick and someone's late hit(can't remember who it was). The only people who seem to think its suspension worthy are you guys. We tend to get heated during emotional games, last year's playoffs, and the gold medal game for example. But the fact of the matter is, the elbow was never intended to injure Kaleta which is what suspensions are based on. Was the elbow a penalty, yeah, is it dangerous, yeah but not suspendable.

Chris Kunitz just got suspended for what? INTENTIONALLY ELBOWING A PLAYER IN THE HEAD. And I'm pretty sure that he only got a 2 minute penalty on that play.

In closing, you're about 400% wrong on this. I bid you good day sir.

Wow so the league isn't even going to talk to Richard's about that? I haven't heard a peep about it, pretty insulting if they don't even address why there was not a suspension.

Edler just made the SAME EXACT play at the end of the second and the announcers are talking about how dirty and disgusting it is.

LMAO, you guys blew this way out of proportion again. Boychuk's love tap last year got the same response. If used properly the elbow can be a weapon, again in this particular situation, it wasn't. If it was even remotely close to being a suspendable play, they would have talked about it today on TSN. The only incidents they talked about were Kennedy's leg kick and someone's late hit(can't remember who it was). The only people who seem to think its suspension worthy are you guys. We tend to get heated during emotional games, last year's playoffs, and the gold medal game for example. But the fact of the matter is, the elbow was never intended to injure Kaleta which is what suspensions are based on. Was the elbow a penalty, yeah, is it dangerous, yeah but not suspendable.

Pat i agree an Elbow can hurt, but its not a weapon. When thrown at someone's face at high speeds yeah sure it can really hurt someone. But just standing there throwing it up in self protection is hardly a weapon. I've played this game for 17 years. Some of you are fans who have never played the game and are basing your reactions based on a replay.
Just let me ask you this. If kaleta threw the elbow, if kaleta was given a 5 minute major, if kaleta was suspened, would you agree with the NHL's decision?

No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.

Yes intentional hit to the head. I still feel Richards' was in self defense. Obviously others view it differently but I guess the NHL felt the same way I did. So 400% wrong is probably a bit of an overstatement.

As for the love tap comment, that was for the lulz, it was a good hack but not suspendable and also irrelevant anyways.

I look at it like high sticking. You are responsible for your stick at all times. If you put your stick up in self defense and accidentally clip someone in the face, 2 or 4 minute penalty depending on the circumstances.

Elbows, in nature, are worse than an accidental high sticking, though. You 100% absolutely should always be aware of what you are doing with your body.

No need for violence, just tell her she's got a game misconduct and show her the door.

As I said in the GDT, the call on Rivet was horseshit. The Bruins player was holding onto Rivet's stick like it was the last fucking raft on the Titanic.

I guarantee the reason why the NHL did not suspend Richards for this was because the victim in this case was Kaleta.


Richards need to shut his fucking pie hole too. The Sabres are getting away with murder? I do believe Kaleta should make sure Richards know verse 36!!!!

Self defense? You tend to brace yourself or try to dodge a check instead of elbowing some guy in the chops.

I look at it like high sticking. You are responsible for your stick at all times. If you put your stick up in self defense and accidentally clip someone in the face, 2 or 4 minute penalty depending on the circumstances.

Elbows, in nature, are worse than an accidental high sticking, though. You 100% absolutely should always be aware of what you are doing with your body.

I don't know man. When I see my kids coming I stick out my leg and catch them in the head with my boot. Just saying. We all have different reactions.