Tim,
It did not warrant the so-called "interference" penalty. It was two
players colliding; one saw it coming and put up his hands, the other was
admiring as a pass. It was not a penalty. But, being the conspiracy
theorist that I am and seeing inconsistency after inconsistency in the
way in which the game is called reckoned that given the GB10 crew was
involved in the game that a suspension would be levied. I take it back.
Apparently, Campbell is not going to suspend Orr; nor should he.
-Doug
PS Happy Festivus
Timmy B wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:39:48 GMT, Doug Thompson <nospamthanks DeleteThis @na.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Timmy B wrote:
>>> Ok, let's get our Tim's straight so our resident Devils fan - Rangers
>>> Basher can get his insults in order. :-)
>>>
>>> Here's how I saw it on my 27" standard tv with vcr replay. Hey after
>>> all I'm still living in 1994.
>>>
>>> The hit was definitely not late.
>>> Orr stopped striding long before making contact with Cullen. Also Orr
>>> did not leave his feet and leap into Cullen. I don't see a charging
>>> penalty being applicable.
>>> Orr did have his hands up high on Cullen's chest but that could be
>>> compounded by Cullen leaning forward and looking down at his feet. Orr
>>> did nothing over the line with his hands except bracing himself to
>>> deliver a hit as any other player does when he's about to deliver a
>>> hit.
>>>
>>> It should be interesting as to how Campbell handles this. Unless
>>> Collie determines Orr's hands made contact with the head, or he feels
>>> Orr used his head intentionally to deliver the hit,*I* would call for
>>> the major to be rescinded. However with high hits being looked at
>>> closely, I could see Campbell ruling on the conservative side and
>>> upholding the major. I would be disappointed if a suspension came out
>>> of this.
>
>> Nicely put.
>>
>> Here is my take/addition:
>>
>> First, it is difficult to tell whether Orr and Cullen collided without
>> intent. In other words: did Orr deliberately check Cullen? I say this
>> because because it looks as though Orr put up his hands in defence.
>>
>> Second, if Campbell is to review this will he also review Commodore's
>> instigation? The refs screwed this up. Commodore sought out Orr and
>> started the fight. He should have been given two for instigating, 10
>> minute misconduct and game misconduct.
>>
>> Third, I expect Campbell will suspend Orr for 5-8 games. The reason is
>> because of who was hit.
>
> Doug
>
> Did you see Tootoo's hit on Hejda during the Jackets-Preds game? it
> happened in the third period and is up on the Jackets website at 2:50
> of the highlight clip. Not even a penalty called and it was way late
> with the ref standing 5 feet away. Of course Hejda didn't lay on the
> ice in a heap. If Campbell suspends Orr, he has some explaining to do.
> And he better have a darn good view of Orr's hands hitting Cullen in
> the head.
>
> Untill I see proof that it was Orr's hands to the head, then this
> shouldn't even had been a penalty.
>
> Timmy >> Stay informed about: Timmy B on Orr 
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