Canucks' Jannik Hansen Suspended One Game for Roughing

[MattBurger]

Originally Posted by plubber

..........Keith wouldn't fight Hansen, and since Cliff Ronning retired, there is no Canuck he would dare to entertain.

He's fought Alex Burrows twice...

[gdameo]

Seems right.

[JuddWudd]

Originally Posted by plubber

I guess Hossa is untouchable (as far as the refs/league is concerned), I still believe the Torres hit was a clean open-ice hit on a guy who had the puck. Torres did not leave his feet. The Keith hit on Sedin was a deliberate attempt to injure, when Keith was confronted he chickened out, his suspension was a gift, he got to rest, the loss of Sedin probably cost the Canucks the 1st round vs LA. Hansen was clearly reaching for the puck, not Hossa's head, it was embellishment at its finest. Shanahan has no idea what he is doing.

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."

- Phillip K. Dick (1987)

[OLLBLUEEYZ]

Originally Posted by Bloodbank

Retribution for Duncan Keith's malicious, vengeful elbow? I am with you on that!

or Sedin's

Daniel Sedin questionnable hit on Duncan Keith....

regarding the suspension... should have been more.

[Orig6]

I watch hockey regularly and don't see any collective group of cowards more than the Vancouver Canucks. It's a culture up there. The fans and the players mirror each other as a bunch of whiny cheap shot artists. You hacks bring the integrity of the game down with just your presence. Hansen's hit was the latest in a consistent pattern of dirty, undisciplined play. He knew what he was doing and if the league is interested in trying to police this, then Shanahan should be out of a job. He lacks any consistency in how he metes out league punishment. And that is directly attributable to someone of his character being in this role in the first place. He was one of the cheapest, dirtiest players in his era. Bettman and the Board of Govs were idiots to put him in this position. But we're used to that kind of "leadership" from this NHL.

I look forward to the Hawks/Canucks last regular season meeting in April. The Hawks should have the President's Trophy locked up by then. I hope that game means nothing in the points standings so they can stack lines 1 - 4 with every goon in the system and play a cheap, dirty game like the Canucks do night in and night out. I'd love to see the Canucks taste some of the head hunting that they are famous for. I'd gladly trade a loss for a little policing of the game by the players. Then we can inundate Shanny's office with a steady stream of players that wouldn't make the playoff roster anyway.

But let's get back to reality. The Blackhawks are a far superior organization that is made of of players, coaches, execs and fans that respect the game. They won't step down to the level of play that the Canucks skate at. You might see a Bollig, Mayers or Carcillo step up and drop the gloves with Hansen to make sure the score is settled. But the Canucks will certainly cry foul as they always do and Shanahan will appease them.

[OLLBLUEEYZ]

Originally Posted by Orig6

I watch hockey regularly and don't see any collective group of cowards more than the Vancouver Canucks. It's a culture up there. The fans and the players mirror each other as a bunch of whiny cheap shot artists. You hacks bring the integrity of the game down with just your presence. Hansen's hit was the latest in a consistent pattern of dirty, undisciplined play. He knew what he was doing and if the league is interested in trying to police this, then Shanahan should be out of a job. He lacks any consistency in how he metes out league punishment. And that is directly attributable to someone of his character being in this role in the first place. He was one of the cheapest, dirtiest players in his era. Bettman and the Board of Govs were idiots to put him in this position. But we're used to that kind of "leadership" from this NHL.

I look forward to the Hawks/Canucks last regular season meeting in April. The Hawks should have the President's Trophy locked up by then. I hope that game means nothing in the points standings so they can stack lines 1 - 4 with every goon in the system and play a cheap, dirty game like the Canucks do night in and night out. I'd love to see the Canucks taste some of the head hunting that they are famous for. I'd gladly trade a loss for a little policing of the game by the players. Then we can inundate Shanny's office with a steady stream of players that wouldn't make the playoff roster anyway.

But let's get back to reality. The Blackhawks are a far superior organization that is made of of players, coaches, execs and fans that respect the game. They won't step down to the level of play that the Canucks skate at. You might see a Bollig, Mayers or Carcillo step up and drop the gloves with Hansen to make sure the score is settled. But the Canucks will certainly cry foul as they always do and Shanahan will appease them.

I dont know if i cant paint with such broad brush as you just did... however i will agree, currently composed... this canuks team is filled with players that are very unlikable. It also seems that the coach in on board with their behavior.

[brdhntr]

Well said. Alain was always a cheap s.o.b. when he was a player as well. Kind of a shame, as the Nucks have some world class talent. They often display a level of cowardice that dissapoints anyone who loves the game.

[Stevens Lindros]

Originally Posted by OLLBLUEEYZ

or Sedin's
Daniel Sedin questionnable hit on Duncan Keith. March 21st 2012 - YouTube

regarding the suspension... should have been more.

Doesn't even compare to Keith's elbow... Just a little retribution there.

[Boston Garden]

I hate Vancouver, but this was a garbage suspension.

Every time Hossa embellishes a head injury you can bank on somebody getting suspended.

[Dave Brown HOF]

Originally Posted by Orig6

I watch hockey regularly and don't see any collective group of cowards more than the Vancouver Canucks. It's a culture up there. The fans and the players mirror each other as a bunch of whiny cheap shot artists. You hacks bring the integrity of the game down with just your presence. Hansen's hit was the latest in a consistent pattern of dirty, undisciplined play. He knew what he was doing and if the league is interested in trying to police this, then Shanahan should be out of a job. He lacks any consistency in how he metes out league punishment. And that is directly attributable to someone of his character being in this role in the first place. He was one of the cheapest, dirtiest players in his era. Bettman and the Board of Govs were idiots to put him in this position. But we're used to that kind of "leadership" from this NHL.

I look forward to the Hawks/Canucks last regular season meeting in April. The Hawks should have the President's Trophy locked up by then. I hope that game means nothing in the points standings so they can stack lines 1 - 4 with every goon in the system and play a cheap, dirty game like the Canucks do night in and night out. I'd love to see the Canucks taste some of the head hunting that they are famous for. I'd gladly trade a loss for a little policing of the game by the players. Then we can inundate Shanny's office with a steady stream of players that wouldn't make the playoff roster anyway.

But let's get back to reality. The Blackhawks are a far superior organization that is made of of players, coaches, execs and fans that respect the game. They won't step down to the level of play that the Canucks skate at. You might see a Bollig, Mayers or Carcillo step up and drop the gloves with Hansen to make sure the score is settled. But the Canucks will certainly cry foul as they always do and Shanahan will appease them.

As a Canucks fan, I'm not impressed or like some of the things that some of the players on this team have done in the past. But, to group all Canucks fans together as being whiners, while somehow bringing down the integrity of the game, would be equal to me accusing all Blackhawks fans as being as big of an uneducated moron as what you are for some of your ridiculously stupid comments. Because I've seen some Hawks fans on here who make some consistently good posts and don't have their judgement clouded by.....a lack of brain cells that you seem to have been cursed with. But, I won't hold it against them because they have an idiot in their midst.....every village has one.

I don't like seeing anyone get hurt and in my personal opinion, I thought that Hansen was at the very least pretty reckless. However, that little girl Hossa skates off the ice looking like he'll never be able to feed himself again and then somehow miraculously is back the next day showing no ill effects of the hit at all and plays the very next game. This coming from a guy who has a history of concussion issues. If he was hurt as bad as what he seemed and what everyone thought, then I have a hard time believing that he wasn't embellishing the hit.

Although I don't agree with some of Shanahans rulings, he has the inevitable job of never being able to please everyone. But, did you ever see him play, or are you 14 years old and have only heard about him? Because if you'd ever seen him play, then you would know that he was one of the best power forwards of his era, and probably one of the best of any era. He was never known as a cheap or dirty player. He fought a lot of tough guys, even when he didn't really have to because he was such a good and valauble player to his teams. He did it because that was how he played, tough, hard, powerful and fair... with skill. A hundred NHL fights, almost 2500 PIM's and over 650 goals would I think attest to that. But maybe you're upset that he scored too many goals and won too many fights against your beloved Hawks over the years when he was with the Blues and Wings but your comments about him as a player make you look like a bigger idiot than what you already did.....and this was hard to do.

Because you're 14, you obviously don't remember that your Hawks were one of the laughing stocks of the league for the better part of 10 years not that long ago. Yes, over the last 6 years or so, they're drafting has paid off, which will eventually happen when you end up around the bottom of the standings like they did for a decade. But, please don't act like your organization is so great, because they were down just like many other organizations have been(missing the playoffs 9 out of 10 years) and you're just lucky enough to be jumping on the bandwagon when they're at the top of the wave. They went almost 50 years without winning a cup for christ sakes, so let's not act like they're the Canadiens of the 50's, 60's and 70's.

[Orig6]

Originally Posted by Dave Brown HOF

As a Canucks fan, I'm not impressed or like some of the things that some of the players on this team have done in the past. But, to group all Canucks fans together as being whiners, while somehow bringing down the integrity of the game, would be equal to me accusing all Blackhawks fans as being as big of an uneducated moron as what you are for some of your ridiculously stupid comments. Because I've seen some Hawks fans on here who make some consistently good posts and don't have their judgement clouded by.....a lack of brain cells that you seem to have been cursed with. But, I won't hold it against them because they have an idiot in their midst.....every village has one.

I don't like seeing anyone get hurt and in my personal opinion, I thought that Hansen was at the very least pretty reckless. However, that little girl Hossa skates off the ice looking like he'll never be able to feed himself again and then somehow miraculously is back the next day showing no ill effects of the hit at all and plays the very next game. This coming from a guy who has a history of concussion issues. If he was hurt as bad as what he seemed and what everyone thought, then I have a hard time believing that he wasn't embellishing the hit.

Although I don't agree with some of Shanahans rulings, he has the inevitable job of never being able to please everyone. But, did you ever see him play, or are you 14 years old and have only heard about him? Because if you'd ever seen him play, then you would know that he was one of the best power forwards of his era, and probably one of the best of any era. He was never known as a cheap or dirty player. He fought a lot of tough guys, even when he didn't really have to because he was such a good and valauble player to his teams. He did it because that was how he played, tough, hard, powerful and fair... with skill. A hundred NHL fights, almost 2500 PIM's and over 650 goals would I think attest to that. But maybe you're upset that he scored too many goals and won too many fights against your beloved Hawks over the years when he was with the Blues and Wings but your comments about him as a player make you look like a bigger idiot than what you already did.....and this was hard to do.

Because you're 14, you obviously don't remember that your Hawks were one of the laughing stocks of the league for the better part of 10 years not that long ago. Yes, over the last 6 years or so, they're drafting has paid off, which will eventually happen when you end up around the bottom of the standings like they did for a decade. But, please don't act like your organization is so great, because they were down just like many other organizations have been(missing the playoffs 9 out of 10 years) and you're just lucky enough to be jumping on the bandwagon when they're at the top of the wave. They went almost 50 years without winning a cup for christ sakes, so let's not act like they're the Canadiens of the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Seems like we struck a nerve here. "If the skate fits, wear it". The broad brush that I painted with in describing the Canucks is validated by your weak attempt at a response. I guarantee you that I don't have to Google all my stats/info like you did to support my points. Don't try to compare the Hawks as an organization to the garbage you have up there. Despite having an owner (Dollar Bill Wirtz) who before his passing was more invested in his liquor distributorships than his hockey club, who dismantled some great teams, who botched 12 years of drafts from the mid 90's - 2007 by hiring incompetent GM's and a couple of coaches that were a joke (Alpo Suhonen, Lorne Molleken) and who tried to alienate one of the greatest fan bases in the game... the Hawks were still one of the most respected brands in all of hockey. No, they are not the Canadiens in terms of Stanley Cups, but they are as well-respected as they are, even up in Canada. By the way, how many Stanley Cups have been hoisted in Vancouver? For christ sakes, I would bet the Hawks have more Stanley Cups than Vancouver has Stanley Cup final appearances.

You are a waste of my time, but I had some time tonight and thought I'd fire back. Crawl back into your comfort zone with all the other hockey-illiterates up there and stick to your whining circles about how the Canucks are so misunderstood. Hossa has more grit than the Sedin's, Bieksa, Hansen and Burrows combined. It is laughable that you try to characterize Hossa as a little girl when Alain's bench is overflowing with plenty of them. Vancouver's locker room is one of the only ones in the league with a working and often used Tampax dispenser.

Oh, and I watched Shanny play, live and in person (since you are probably mathematically challenged that makes me a lot older than 14) and agree that he was a phenomenal power forward, But you are the uneducated idiot if you think he wasn't one of the biggest cheap shot artists in the game. If he wasn't such a hack in his day, then he would be regarded as one of the games greatest players. But he's not, despite what your hockey-ignorant, pea brain might want to believe. He was well-known for picking his scraps when someone was at the end of a shift and also for going after non-fighters. He let the Shane Churla's and Joe Kocur's of the game do his real fighting with those role players. I recall several Hawks games when he would hide behind teammates or linesman so he wouldn't have to dance w/ Dirk Graham. Shanny would fit in well with this group of punks wearing the ugliest uniforms in all of hockey that you are in the fan base of.

It was fun bitch-slapping you around tonight. But next time you want to try to sound intelligent and knowledgeable about hockey, don't start your posts with "As a Canucks fan". Your credibility came to a crashing halt as soon as most of us read that.

[RayzorEdge]

This reminds of the Gillies suspension for his so-called "head shot" on Clutterbuck. Bullshit, but then again, what do you expect from this joke league?

[Dave Brown HOF]

Originally Posted by Orig6

Seems like we struck a nerve here. "If the skate fits, wear it". The broad brush that I painted with in describing the Canucks is validated by your weak attempt at a response. I guarantee you that I don't have to Google all my stats/info like you did to support my points. Don't try to compare the Hawks as an organization to the garbage you have up there. Despite having an owner (Dollar Bill Wirtz) who before his passing was more invested in his liquor distributorships than his hockey club, who dismantled some great teams, who botched 12 years of drafts from the mid 90's - 2007 by hiring incompetent GM's and a couple of coaches that were a joke (Alpo Suhonen, Lorne Molleken) and who tried to alienate one of the greatest fan bases in the game... the Hawks were still one of the most respected brands in all of hockey. No, they are not the Canadiens in terms of Stanley Cups, but they are as well-respected as they are, even up in Canada. By the way, how many Stanley Cups have been hoisted in Vancouver? For christ sakes, I would bet the Hawks have more Stanley Cups than Vancouver has Stanley Cup final appearances.

You are a waste of my time, but I had some time tonight and thought I'd fire back. Crawl back into your comfort zone with all the other hockey-illiterates up there and stick to your whining circles about how the Canucks are so misunderstood. Hossa has more grit than the Sedin's, Bieksa, Hansen and Burrows combined. It is laughable that you try to characterize Hossa as a little girl when Alain's bench is overflowing with plenty of them. Vancouver's locker room is one of the only ones in the league with a working and often used Tampax dispenser.

Oh, and I watched Shanny play, live and in person (since you are probably mathematically challenged that makes me a lot older than 14) and agree that he was a phenomenal power forward, But you are the uneducated idiot if you think he wasn't one of the biggest cheap shot artists in the game. If he wasn't such a hack in his day, then he would be regarded as one of the games greatest players. But he's not, despite what your hockey-ignorant, pea brain might want to believe. He was well-known for picking his scraps when someone was at the end of a shift and also for going after non-fighters. He let the Shane Churla's and Joe Kocur's of the game do his real fighting with those role players. I recall several Hawks games when he would hide behind teammates or linesman so he wouldn't have to dance w/ Dirk Graham. Shanny would fit in well with this group of punks wearing the ugliest uniforms in all of hockey that you are in the fan base of.

It was fun bitch-slapping you around tonight. But next time you want to try to sound intelligent and knowledgeable about hockey, don't start your posts with "As a Canucks fan". Your credibility came to a crashing halt as soon as most of us read that.

My weak attempt at a repsonse eh, weak like your wrist I would suggest. And it seems that it was weak enough that you felt the need to respond to it...because you had some time on your hands... That sounds about right. Alone at home with your computer....with one hand on your cock and the other on your keyboard because you were so excited that somebody actually responded to your horsehiat post. Well, being the good samaritan that I am, I guess I'll provide you with a little more spank material.

Although I don't need to google my hockey stats, I did to look up Shanahans final goal stats. Maybe you should try it sometime, it's called research and you might look like less of an idiot if you did so....when you're done satisfying yourself that is...which was probably 41 seconds into reading my post.

You obviously have a comprehension problem too, so I'll try to use words that are easier for your apparent learning disability to be able to grasp. I was not bragging about the Canucks management being so great, like you did with the Hawks. But, since you mentioned it, even the biggest Canucks haters that have more than 4 brain cells, so this unfortunately leaves you out, will have to admit that as a management team, the Canucks are one of the most successfully run teams in the league over the last several years. They have an owner who is willing to spend to the cap, they have players who are willing to come here or re-sign for less than what they would with other teams, they do lots of work in the city and the province for charities, especially childrens charities, they have sold out hundreds of games in a row and they've put together a team on the ice who have been at the top of the league for years now. YOU were bragging about what a terrific organization the Hawks were and then you contradicted yourself by admitting that Wirtz scrwed up the organization from the mid 90's to 2007. Hence my comment about going almost 50 years without winning the cup. They are a solidly run organization now but they haven't always been and you even admitted that yourself, brand or no brand. Capiche?

Hockey illiterates? Most of us "up here"(keep painting asshole), start playing the game before we start kindergarten, you know that's the class that you failed 4 times, so if you want to try and get into a debate with a hockey fan, you might not want to do it with people who's game is part of our culture. I know that there's many Americans on here who know the game very well and because of that, I'm not going to insult them about their hockey knowledge because with a lot of them hockey is part of their culture too, so I will keep that brush in my pocket. What I will say, is that there are ignorant kunts on both sides of the border...and you are obviously one of them.

Hossa and grit go together like you and brain power, which is to say, I'm not too sure if there's anything more opposite. He's an excellent player but there's a reason why he was playoff flop for years. Mmmmm, might that be because he lacked grit?

Tampax dispenser, good one. You soooo funny. Are you jealous that you have to buy your own?

I would be willing to bet that most knowledgeable and unbiased hockey fans wouldn't call Shanahan a cheap player. Dirk Graham was a fairly tough little guy but I find it hard to believe that Shanahan was ever afraid of him as he fought guys that would have killed little Dirk. And when exactly did Shanahan ever need Churla to stick up for him? The answer to that was NEVER because they never even played together....you fukking idiot.

Bitch slapping me around? I think that you must have me confused with your big, fat, hairy boyfriend and whatever kinky **** you two crazy kids are into, because at this time the only thing that you're slapping/spanking is yourself with a jar of vaseline by your side.....so spank away fool!

[Dave_42]

I never regarded Shanahan as a spot picker. He had some great bouts with more than capable opponents. I don't agree at all with some of his bull sh!t calls since his retirement, but I think as a player he was one of the best.

[Orig6]

This has been interesting, but I've got to sign off now. It is clear that you have been polishing up your "I know you are, but what am I?" style of response and that becomes quickly boring to anyone who can form a coherent argument in a sound debate. You were correct on one thing though. I got my 1990's goons crossed up when I mentioned "the Shane Churla's...". I meant Basil McRae, but I'll let you relish in that one. You are so well-informed, like all Canuck's, right. I mean, it's part of your culture, right? It's how you were all brought up, right? For the record, I have nothing against Canada, just people from Vancouver like you.

I would like to point out that the one with more time on his hands pounding the computer key board and probably his own pud is the one on HF.com at 1:30 AM on a Saturday.

I'd love to debate this all with you further, but you just aren't a challenge. Debating you is akin to picking on crippled kids. It's no fun and just not right. So enjoy the last word which I am sure you will enjoy in this space. I'm done with this thread, I made my point and you only helped with your homophobic, angry and ignorant responses.