Sunday Links and IIHF Supplemental Discipline For Hit On Radek Martinek
by Keith Quinn on May 1, 2011 9:38 AM EDT
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[Updated with IIHF rules and video support of headshot policy @10:40 AM EDT ]
For those who missed yesterday's news from the world championships, Radek Martinek suffered a concussion and hematoma and will most likely miss the remainder of the world championships in Austria. [Fanshot Here] Unfortunately, there is little chance of sending cousin Mike (or is it Miche?) or the stache to Austria as is typical Islander pugilistic wont. It is however, refreshing to see that Latvian defenseman and Atlanta Thrashers prospect Arturs Kulda was suspended for 3 games by the IIHF for the vicious hit in a timely and decisive manner with none of the typical gibberish and buffoonery we are used to seeing out of Colin Campbell and the powers that be in the NHL. I would assume in a short tournament like the world championships that 3 games is like 20 games in the NHL equivalency scale that tells us that one playoff game is like two regular season games...it's a little early for math though, so I'll leave that up to you.
Today's playoff action finds us another matinee as Detroit at San Jose begins at 3pm (NBC). San Jose has a 1-0 advantage in the series that marks the return of Henrik Zetterberg (who missed all of round one) and Johan Franzen (who missed one game) for the Red Wings. Dwayne Roloson and the Southlander (Lightning) boys are in Washington at 7pm (Versus) looking to improve their 1-0 series advantage. This fanshot examines the "sellers remorse" created from Sean Bergenheim's recent playoff tear.
Video of the Martinek hit and background on IIHF rules and video support of the IIHF headshot policy and some general links and Islander news and mentions...guess which Sound Tiger signed a contract in Europe....Enjoy your Sunday.
Martinek is expected to leave the hospital today and appears to be "okay". Unfortunately, this comes at a time where he doesn't have a contract for next season and depending on his recovery, could impact his playing/contract status for next year. Good luck for a speedy recovery for Radek.
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IIHF...
You mean they don’t have a Wheel of Justice? Shocking :)
Get well soon Radek!!
In loving memory;Dad thanks for making us Islanders fans, ACC 1918-2011
I am interested
in finding out exactly how the IIHF determines their suspensions, and if this suspension to Kulda is an aberration or if it’s the norm (i.e. is there any consistency in their decisions).
by IDCWhoYouLike on May 1, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
IIHF Headshot rule
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
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Didn't see those links at the bottom
So thanks for drawing them to my attention.
by IDCWhoYouLike on May 1, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I just put them there
I went on a little search after you mentioned it. Figured the IIHF rulebook would be kind of accessible, so why not.
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Yeah I did the same
Found out some interesting stuff, apparently suspensions are handed out by the first directorate with help from a disciplinary committee if he/she/it asks for it. Trying to nail down the exact procedure is seeming to be a little difficult, I can post the statutes and bylaws I did fine if you want.
by IDCWhoYouLike on May 1, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hisey Leaving
is going to hurt. I hope Garth brings in someone, instead of asking all the youngsters to do all the heavy lifting again. A Jason Krog type would be perfect.
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Shocking right?
Not sure where I found that originally…You wonder what they know about college transfers already…
"Gervais...he looks danger in the fist with his face!" JPinVA
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Thanks David
Did the US play their preliminary game in Austria? Maybe thats what I’m thinking…or because the only coverage we had here was Austrian for that game…
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by Keith Quinn on May 1, 2011 12:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No problem
Don’t think they played in Austria. Supposed to be played in the cities Bratislava and Kosice (not sure about spelling) both located in Slovakia. Don’t know about the Austrian coverage.
Just saw Tavares and Skinner shine against France (not a diffucult thing to do but) with Chris Steward doing the dirty work. Tavares looked sharp!
if this were an NHL game
Radek would have gotten a 10 minute misconduct, Isles fined 500,000 for allowing players to fake injuries, and suspended Trevor Gillies for 25 games for apparently no reason. I mean cmon, this was a hockey play after all.
Colie, take notice of how it SHOULD be done.
What the fish, stick?
IIHF has it right
A hit to the head is not a clean hit…
There is just way toooo many archaic rules in the NHL that make exceptions. I think it’s these exceptions that make it difficult for players to play the game consistently. Nobody needs to knock someone’s skull around to gain possession of the puck. Sometimes I think a player hits an opponent as hard as they can to really hurt the other guy.
As was mentioned in the video. Concussions are cummulative. Sidney Crosby isn’t out this long because of the hit he took… It’s the cummulative effect of the hits.
Think of some great players who have had their careers ended prematurely due to chronic concussion issues. Pat LaFontaine, Eric Lindros, Keith Primeau … and now Dan Hamhuis is considering retirement… I guess that depends on whether or not the Canucks win the Cup this year.
I guess this is a hot debate … but one thing that isn’t debatable … Concussions will eventually end careers.
by 19 Isle in NJ 22 on May 1, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
As Quisp likes to say
A hit to the head IS intent to injure.
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I hope Marty recovers, word today is that he’s out of hospital and feeling OK. Who knows if he’s back next year, but I appreciate all his service on some horrible teams.
I couldn’t help notice that even the refs have logos on their helpmets and sweaters (looks very bad – no surprise). Is that some olympic ring type logo for the IIHF or some corporate sponsor?
God I hope we never see logos like that in the NHL.
Reassuring comments from Katie Strang
He does not have a spinal injury. Thats two pieces of good news tonight!!!!!
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
This has turned out to be a pretty good night lol
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