Chara to have phone hearing...

[ELYEAH82]

I think it was a pretty dirty play. I have a hard time believing he didnt know where he was on the ice. Not to mention it really looks like he smashed his face in to the post. As if the momentum wasnt going to be enough. The previous issues between these players isnt helping with perception

 

[BOSSMANPC]

I think it was a pretty dirty play. I have a hard time believing he didnt know where he was on the ice. Not to mention it really looks like he smashed his face in to the post. As if the momentum wasnt going to be enough. The previous issues between these players isnt helping with perception

Also his non reaction or lack of concern is suspicious. I would like to think it wasn't intentional but I don't know about this one.

 

[SuperFlyer13]

I thought I was stoned for a second, then I realized I had Dboy and Dspice confused...

If I had a dollar for every time.

 

[SuperFlyer13]

This just in 13 games for Chara..

 

[SLY]

This just in 13 games for Chara..

liar... Shut your mouth.

 

[SuperFlyer13]

liar... Shut your mouth.

13 BABY!:horn::car:

 

[SLY]

5 at most... 1 or 2 prolly.

 

[pixburgher66]

Just because he didn't necessarily make contact with Patches head doesn't mean it isn't worthy of a suspension (in response to that VS comment). Sure, the league is shifting a lot of focus to the head shot stuff, but that doesn't mean if it's not a head shot it's not worthy of a suspension. Should be interesting to see the verdict, especially since it won't be Collie doing it.

 

[IPostedWhat]

 

[puckhead]

that's awesome IPW.
must spread rep.

 

[evolver115]

Interesting take from a Boston Globe sports column:

Fact: Circumstantial or otherwise, Chara's recent history with Pacioretty only makes this look worse. On Jan. 8, after the Bruins had blown a 2-0 lead at the Bell Centre in the final minutes, Pacioretty scored in overtime and then pushed Chara, who responded angrily and with aggression. The jousting continued in Boston last month during the Bruins' emotional and chippy 8-6 win. Entering last night, Pacioretty had six points in four games against the Bruins this season.

And then there is this: At the time of Chara's hit, the Bruins were getting skunked. The Canadiens held a 4-0 lead. Frustrations were mounting. Montreal was skating circles around Boston, and Pacioretty would have blown by Chara on the left side had the Bruins defenseman done anything but derail him.

These are professional hockey players we're talking about. They have spent a lifetime on the ice and in the rink. If they don't know their surroundings by now, they should.

"Things happen quickly," Canadiens forward Lars Eller told reporters after the game. "You make decisions out there. Unfortunately, Chara made a bad one. I think he knew the glass was starting there. Hopefully he won't do that again. We just hope Max will be all right."

Said Canadiens goaltender Price, "Everybody's aware of what's what out there. I don't care what anybody says, you're aware of your surroundings. It's your job out there to know what's where. But the game does happen fast. He's a big guy, he's a big physical presence, and he can hurt somebody if somebody's not paying attention. Physical play is part of hockey, as long as it's in the rule book."

To their credit, the Bruins said the right things after the game. Chara said he was not trying to hurt Pacioretty. (Only Chara knows for sure, but this is almost certainly true.) Coach Claude Julien expressed concern for Pacioretty's well-being. To its credit, an NHL officiating crew headed by referees Eric Furlatt and Bill McCreary, postponed the final seconds of the second period until after intermission, allowing both teams to regain some composure before returning to play.

http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2011/03/chara_hit_difficult_to_defend.html

 

[BOSSMANPC]

That judge does look like Colin Campbell. But we all know Colin would have thrown a wheel and not a book.

 

[IPostedWhat]

That judge does look like Colin Campbell.

In this case it would have to be Mike Murphy Boss.

 

[KillerVee]

Habs Inside/Out | Absolutely everything about the Montreal Canadiens

Good God, it looks like Chara is cradling a baby or a ventriloquist dummy!

 

[flyersfan4706]

Any word on what he got?

 

[SLY]

nope.

 

[SLY]

Leafs don?t think Chara?s intent was to injure Pacioretty - thestar.com

 

[IPostedWhat]

nope.

Yep

 

[SLY]

Right decision, and honestly I am shocked.

NHL's Murphy releases statement on Chara review - NHL.com - News

 

[SLY]

Yep

You damn horses are too quick.