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If you skim through some of the releases from Campbell over the years, intent seems to play much more of a role than I originally thought.

I honestly can't say I'm surprised. With the key word being intent, was it intent to injure, decapitate, or just finish a check? If you can't prove one specifically, this is what happens (and I think a case could be argued for each side...one may not be more right than the other, but a case could be made nonetheless). We're preparing a Writers Weigh In for either late tonight/early tomorrow, certainly wasn't fun sending in my 2 thoughts basically saying what I just said here, under their strict guidelines for intent, probably was the right call. Moral of the story - the rule could use some rewording.

From the sounds of it, they've already said they will make no further comment on the matter.

Or I could just change the name to "Chara non-suspension talk."

And now there's another one there, probably official then.

The Bulldogs (34-22-6), fresh off of declaring their Clear Day Roster, look to move back into a tie for 1st in the North Division as they host the conference worse Ice Hogs (25-29-9). Active scoring leaders: Goals: Jeff Taffe (22) Assists: Brian Connelly (35) Points: Jeff Taffe (50) PIMS: Kyle Hagel (187) +/-: Rob Klinkhammer (+7) Active scoring leaders: Goals: Nigel Dawes (33) Assists: Aaron Palushaj (25) Points: Nigel Dawes (53) PIMS: Jimmy Bonneau (145) +/-: Brendon Nash (+15) Puck drop is at 7:00 PM EST and can be listened to by clicking this link: http://cham.player.amri.ca/

Rather than see the GDT continue to discuss the merits of whether or not to suspend (there's plenty to discuss still about the hit and the game though), it's probably best to keep all suspension predictions and whatnot here. We know the probability of 5+ is extremely low, given the phone call hearing, there's been no indication Chara waived his in-person hearing right (but I'll put that in nonetheless in case it just wasn't reported). So make your predictions.

This is season ending without question if the reports are true. However, it appears as if he will be able to make a full recovery and depending on you interpret the one tweet from the main page, could be back for training camp. All things considered, that's pretty good news...which is quite sad when that's considered as good.

Yes it is, Emelin would have to clear entry waivers in order to be eligible to play this season...and he wouldn't.

I think Mara will get more ice time than Weber over the rest of the year, the Sopel-Weber duo simply doesn't work, neither of them can handle playing their wrong side. Good point on the Worlds though, never thought of that.

No worries, just wanted to make sure I didn't come off that way.

I see a grey area here honestly as well (not to gang up on you or anything). I think the issue stems from the direction of the head, did Chara deliberately push it, or was his momentum (and the fact he's much bigger), coupled with Pacioretty also being off balance slightly the key issue? Was it both? I'm not going to sit here and say one way or the other, but I truly do believe there is something that can be open to interpretation.

Louis' 3 Stars of the night, and comment on the hit. Very well said, Louis. http://www.habsworld...cle.php?id=2414 Edit: Nice timing.

At least some of us still remember... Interesting 'comment' from Gauthier, probably not the worst move he could've made...

He's the NHL's VP of Hockey Ops (Campbell is the Director of Hockey Ops), so basically the #2 in command. When the whole e-mail fiasco came out, it was pointed out then that Murphy handles all disciplinary issues with whatever team Gregory Campbell is in.

Just so it's out there, Mike Murphy would be handling any disciplinary hearing, should there be one. Colin Campbell isn't supposed to have any say in the matter...whether you think he's not entirely independent is one thing, but that is supposed to be the plan in place when such an instance arises.

It's not censorship, at least I don't interpret it that way, apologies if it comes off as such. When someone actively encourages to deliberately end the career of a player, that's crossing the line. Delete the post(s), move on. My post was just in case others had the same idea, a preemptive attempt to keep things calmer in case things got out of hand in the 3rd. I'm not discouraging voicing an opinion, but there's a better way to do it sometimes.

All of us may be mad, but keep this civil. Encouraging the Habs to go 'end a player's career' will not be tolerated; posts will be deleted (including some already) and infractions issued. We're better than that, folks.

Skimming through the tweets on the main page, Pacioretty is (or will be) en route to hospital and is conscious. A positive sign for sure.

Does that really surprise you? The NESN crew rarely say anything negative about Boston, justified or not.

I'm taping the game, I'll take another look for sure. Reading a description doesn't quite do it justice but it's nice to know what to look for.

You're not the only one, my goodness, still waiting for my heartbeat to well, beat. I was happy to see both teams' training staff get out there ASAP, good sportsmanship from the people behind the Boston bench if nothing else. I'd like to see another replay, I didn't think it was that bad from the initial replay I saw but the reactions here have me wondering if I missed something (quite possible). Aside from that, what a game from the Habs, it's a shame that this takes away from the excitement from quite possibly their best effort of the season.

White will be back for the 2nd (2-5-10 will expire soon into the period) which means no more double shifting this early in the game, always good. Quite impressed with Eller, as well as Moen. Both those touch passes were pretty impressive overall. How Eller was that wide open on the 2nd one is beyond me, reminds of the Hamilton game on Sunday where basically the same thing happened. Lots of people online, don't forget ye olde chatroom.

The Habs' lineup is confirmed, Mara and White are in. If things do get a little rough (not expecting that), at least they'll have a little bit more grit around.

Well, the list is out, only White will be returning from the Habs, not happy with that at all. I expected Weber to be there, solely because when Spacek comes back, he'll drop to #8 on the depth chart, he won't be playing much. Let him at least help Hamilton at some point. Full roster: http://www.habsworld.net/article.php?id=2413