Nashville's Tootoo Suspended For Five Games

NICKinDALLAS · March 19th, 2007, 07:12 PM

I'd have gone for 6 myself, but whatever.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=290733 (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=290733)
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Rusty27 · March 19th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Not deserved.
In reviewing this incident, Stephane Robidas appeared to be initiating a confrontation by approaching Jordin Tootoo," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell.
The NHL is doing this to maintain an image of non violence.Tootoo is a scapegoat.

NICKinDALLAS · March 19th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Honestly Rusty? A scapegoat?
I agree with you that Robidas appeared to be initiating a confrontation but just like 99% of the scrums that go on in hockey; he was most likely looking to give Tootoo a hard check.
Some Facts of Hockey:
1) Tough guys/Goons will run/go after star players
2) Star player's teammates will retaliate
I'm not sure why you act as if Robidas' actions are so far out of line with these facts? I maintain that Tootoo suckerpunched Robidas.
Let's go this way with it; Tootoo checks Mo into the boards, Robidas goes after Tootoo, Tootoo catches Robidas, they clutch, have words, drop gloves and Tootoo lands one on the button and Robidas goes down, out cold. No issue here. Tootoo gets the better of him in a fair fight. End of story.
If you look at the clip again you will see that when Tootoo is on his knee he is looking over his right shoulder and sees Robidas coming. He then stands up swinging and catches Robidas on the chin. Tootoo knew what he was trying to do, and did it.

Rusty27 · March 20th, 2007, 07:24 AM

Honestly Nick,"catches Robidas,they clutch"????
How is he supposed to catch Robidas? He would have been run over.Not to mention his hand were up.Ridiculous theory.

Rusty27 · March 20th, 2007, 07:27 AM

What are you reading? This has nothing to do with actions being out of line with your points. We are talking about the results of those actions.He had a right to defend himself as admitted by the NHL.Stick to the point.

BtownJay · March 20th, 2007, 08:56 AM

They disproved your stupid "suckerpunch theory" last night on Versus. You CAN NOT sucker punch a person who is coming after you to cause you harm.

This suspension is SHIT. And if this was not done to a Dallas player you would have no issue. You would not even give it a second thought.

NICKinDALLAS · March 20th, 2007, 08:57 AM

Fine.
Tootoo is a cheapshot artist who got what he deserved.

NICKinDALLAS · March 20th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BtownJay

They disproved your stupid "suckerpunch theory" last night on Versus. You CAN NOT sucker punch a person who is coming after you to cause you harm.

This suspension is SHIT. And if this was not done to a Dallas player you would have no issue. You would not even give it a second thought.

1. We will not know if he was going to cause harm b/c he was suckerpunched.
2. I most likely would still have an issue and would give it a second thought.

BtownJay · March 20th, 2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKinDALLAS

Fine.
Tootoo is a cheapshot artist who got what he deserved.

Oh that could be. Kind of like when Hollweg took a stick to the chin.

However, nothing Tootoo did on this occasion was a cheap shot.

BtownJay · March 20th, 2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKinDALLAS

1. We will not know if he was going to cause harm b/c he was suckerpunched.
2. I most likely would still have an issue and would give it a second thought.

1. LOL! Yeah, he was charging at him to give him a hug.
2. I don't recall you posting like this when Hollweg got hit by Simon.

NICKinDALLAS · March 20th, 2007, 09:18 AM

You're right. Tell me again who was claiming that Simon's hit was not a cheapshot. I must have missed their post.

NICKinDALLAS · March 20th, 2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKinDALLAS

I'd have gone for 6 myself, but whatever.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=290733

I take it back. 5 is the perfect number b/c guess who is coming to town for the 6th game???

BtownJay · March 20th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NICKinDALLAS

You're right. Tell me again who was claiming that Simon's hit was not a cheapshot. I must have missed their post.

Wait, i thought your bitch was about the charging call. And you didn't post about the Simon thing because it wasn't a Dallas player.

ssigman · March 20th, 2007, 11:43 AM

i think the suspension is fine...the nhl deemed it excessive and i can see there thinking here...

March 19th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#1
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-25-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,717 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Nashville's Tootoo Suspended For Five Games I'd have gone for 6 myself, but whatever. http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=290733 (http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=290733) Full Article

March 19th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#2
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,057 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Not deserved. In reviewing this incident, Stephane Robidas appeared to be initiating a confrontation by approaching Jordin Tootoo," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. The NHL is doing this to maintain an image of non violence.Tootoo is a scapegoat.

March 19th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#3
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-25-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,717 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Honestly Rusty? A scapegoat? I agree with you that Robidas appeared to be initiating a confrontation but just like 99% of the scrums that go on in hockey; he was most likely looking to give Tootoo a hard check. Some Facts of Hockey: 1) Tough guys/Goons will run/go after star players 2) Star player's teammates will retaliate I'm not sure why you act as if Robidas' actions are so far out of line with these facts? I maintain that Tootoo suckerpunched Robidas. Let's go this way with it; Tootoo checks Mo into the boards, Robidas goes after Tootoo, Tootoo catches Robidas, they clutch, have words, drop gloves and Tootoo lands one on the button and Robidas goes down, out cold. No issue here. Tootoo gets the better of him in a fair fight. End of story. If you look at the clip again you will see that when Tootoo is on his knee he is looking over his right shoulder and sees Robidas coming. He then stands up swinging and catches Robidas on the chin. Tootoo knew what he was trying to do, and did it.

March 20th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#4
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,057 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Honestly Nick,"catches Robidas,they clutch"???? How is he supposed to catch Robidas? He would have been run over.Not to mention his hand were up.Ridiculous theory.

March 20th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#5
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 31,057 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	What are you reading? This has nothing to do with actions being out of line with your points. We are talking about the results of those actions.He had a right to defend himself as admitted by the NHL.Stick to the point.

March 20th, 2007, 08:56 AM	#6
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 30,086 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	They disproved your stupid "suckerpunch theory" last night on Versus. You CAN NOT sucker punch a person who is coming after you to cause you harm. This suspension is SHIT. And if this was not done to a Dallas player you would have no issue. You would not even give it a second thought.

March 20th, 2007, 08:57 AM	#7
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-25-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,717 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Fine. Tootoo is a cheapshot artist who got what he deserved.

March 20th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#11
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-25-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,717 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	You're right. Tell me again who was claiming that Simon's hit was not a cheapshot. I must have missed their post.

March 20th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#14
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 28,689 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	i think the suspension is fine...the nhl deemed it excessive and i can see there thinking here...