Suspension of Disbelief
So, no suspension on Colin White for turning Sean Bergenheim 's nose into what looked like an overcooked tortellini in pink sauce. And you know, that would not have gotten me upset IF Andy Sutton had not been suspended for two frickin games for doing the exact same thing in his hit on Pascal Dupuis. The only difference between the two hits was the considerable size differential on the Sutton hit, and the fact that Bergie did not position himself in the same dangrous position... he was (smartly) closer to the boards, so he wasnt hurt as badly. He was still hurt, mind you- just not AS badly.
Honestly, I think that NEITHER should have been a suspension. And I of course think that when two nearly idential moves are made, they should be punished equally. However, once again, its the Isles player who is used as the example.
I know Colin Campbells Rangers history makes him hate the Islanders... but even more than that, I think he has never recovered from being right there during Game 3 of the 82 Cup finals- when Bossy scored with both feet off the ice. The Canucks have never won anything... because of us... and IMO Campbell will never forget it. Fortunately for him, the very next game was when the Isles went up against his son... so I was not surprised at all that a suspension took place.
I just want CONSISTENCY... why is that such an impossible concept for the NHL?
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I said it once, I'll say it again
Colin White needs to be Epsen Knusten’d.
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
Oh well
I don’t have an issue of Sutton’s and White’s hit both got five games. If the message was to say, “no matter what this will not be tolerated” then it’s cool. Nobody likes seeing a guy have to pick his face off the ice cause of hits like that. Intentional or not.
Campbell has to go. His lowest point was Mike Mottau taking out Neilsen and claiming he never made contact with the head. RIght there he should have been canned.
Consistency
I just want CONSISTENCY..
What is this “consistency” concept you speak of? I have never heard it. Sutton is an Islander, White is a Devil — what more is there to say?
Sincerely,
Colin “War on Reason” Campbell
**P.S. TMC, you stole my thunder. I had a rant-filled sarcastic post in my head, but now there’s no point. (And yes, I’m just razzing you about that.)
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
By all means
Dont let my little commentary stop you from posting anything rant-filled and sarcastic!
We love that Dom lol.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 26, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Down Goes Brown
Proves that they really did steal Campbell’s flow chart with this one.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
Insta-Rec for any post (anywhere) that throws the book at Colin "the Baffoon" Campbell
I have a similar rant over on Japers’ Rink entitled Colin Campbell is a Joke. Feel free to read and get crazy mad at his idiocy!!
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 11:09 AM EST reply actions
Somewhere in Bettman's office...
I can see Bettman praising Campbell the way he praises the shootout: “When Coli makes decisions, everyone stands, pitchforks in hand. He engages our very passionate fans.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
Boy this sport has some great leadership, huh!
Only person more incompetent than Bettman is Campbell…
BTW, the video of Campbell speaking on HNIC (as seen in two parts on PuckDaddy’s excellent review of poor officiating including the Alex Burrows/Stephane Auger incident), trying to make sense of a ridiculous situation, says all you need to know. He ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed… which explains a lot.
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
It was amazing
I’ve read/heard/seen some stupid Campbell displays before, but that one still managed to drop my jaw.
It’s nice to be able to apply that voice to the phrase, “[Gonchar had] just been hit real hard.”
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
I kept thinking of all the smart things that he should be saying, and kept being floored by the really simpleton things he was saying.
Personally I feel I’m not smart enough to be in a position of high complexity and responsibility such as that, and that those positions demand an incredibly bright and thoughtful person. He aint it! He makes me look like a Rhodes Scholar, which is not a good thing for the league.
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

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