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League Rules No Suspension For Kostopoulos
by Paul on 04/27/08 at 02:32 PM ET
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from Tim Wharnsby of the Globe and Mail,
Montreal Canadiens forward Tom Kostopoulos will not be suspended for his left hook sucker punch to the face of Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Kimmo Timonen on Saturday.
The NHL hockey operations office reviewed the incident and ruled that because Kostopoulos was penalized on the play and Timonen was not injured, no further discipline was necessary.
added 4:00pm,
Less than 24 hours after his team was accused of commiting a cowardly act by Philadelphia coach John Stevens, Guy Carbonneau has rushed to his players’ defence – especially atoning the behaviour of Tom Kostopoulos.
“That (the Flyers) is one team that shouldn’t talk,” the Canadiens coach said Sunday, after his team participated in an optional practice in LaSalle. “Over 82 games, they had the most suspensions in the league.”
more at Habs Inside/Out…
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This says it all.."Timonen was not injured”..That’s a weak standard NHL. So basically it’s not the act, just the result ???
Posted by Mike on 04/27/08 at 09:33 PM ET
I agree with both above comments. The league handled this incorrectly.
Posted by Wild Wing from Orange County, CA on 04/28/08 at 03:51 PM ET
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Are you kidding? What type of message does this send?
Had it been the Flyer with the cheap shot, there would have been a huge suspension. That’s just pathetic, nice job NHL!
Posted by Sj Fan from San Jose, CA on 04/27/08 at 04:04 PM ET