Andy Sutton suspended 2 games for hit on Dupuis

[pghbuccos]

the Islanders Andy Sutton was suspended 2 games for his hit on Dupuis last night. I think that is a little light and he probably should have received 3 or 5 games.


of course I may be being biased what do you guys think?


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[Hwilensky]

I think 2 games is fine. I dont think it was intentional or any malice behind the hit. But what do I know and I am an Islander fan.


Hwilensky

 

[Sly]

So one Pens fan weighs in...one Isles fan weighs in...

...I'll be the voice of reason...

Seems to me there was not really any intent to injury on the play. Yes, it's still a hit from behind and action need to have been taken.

If it was determined he intended to injury, I fully agree it should be more...but in this case, I think two is fine.

Regardless, I'm glad the NHL did something about it as they need to send a message that these kinds of hits are NOT acceptable.

 

[jeff550]

and now a cpas fan will weight in.


i think 2 games is just right

 

[lumm0x]

I agree. Definitely suspendable as you want players aware of punishment for being recklessly dangerous with hits. 2 is just right as Sutton does not have a history of this.

 

[ctmike]

With Sutton's history I don't see even the need for a suspension there was no match penalty or intent to injure, but I guess the league has to send a message regardless of intent. He didn't intend to have that happen but he can't take it back either.

One of the uglier outcomes from a hit I've seen in a while the blood pool was quick and thick. Made me queezy!

 

[pghbuccos]

ok I agree he doesn't have a history of offenses so I guess 2 games is fair but he definitely didn't need to hit him that hard when his back was turned. a simple check would have been fine or maybe a harder hit but from the side. oh well I am just glad Dupers is fine and hopefully he will play tonight or at least Sunday.