No Suspension for Chris Pronger?

The NHL is cracking down on actions that are meant to injure other players. So Harrison Last asks: Why wasn't Pronger suspended?

by Harrison Last (Contributor)

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March 13, 2008

NHL, Anaheim Ducks, Chris Pronger

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All Islander fans should remember the Ryan Hollweg incident in which Simon got suspended for and also the Ruutu incident in which Simon got suspended...again. Well I was all for both suspensions and hoped that incidents like these would stop, but yet again, last night, Chris Simon was back. But this time in a Ducks uniform and a different name on the back.

A well respected defensemen, perhaps to well respected, Chris Pronger, decided that he was very very angry after he and Vancouvers Ryan Kesler collided. So while Kesler was down on the ice, Pronger decided to step on his leg. VERY SMART CHRIS!

What upsets me the most is that, accidental or not, Pronger WAS NOT suspended. Not even for one game! I mean, the NHL is trying to send a message that they wouldn't tolerate anything like this. As a fan viewing this, I believe that the NHL is saying.. Oh its alright if good players injure other players but if a tough guy who does it, they won't be playing for long.

I feel that it was a mistake not to suspend Pronger and should reconsider before other incidents like these happen more often.

How do you feel about this? 

(to see the full story about this go to http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=231940&hubname=       ) 

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  1. reply to comment by Joel
    5 months ago

    Same old same old for the league. They said they were going to crack down on these sorts of incidents, and that their were no "double standards", but as ususal the superstar gets off free. If this was say a Steve Downie he would have been gone 20+ games. Pronger is a repeat offender, and he will continue to give out cheap shots because he knows he will get away with it.

    1. by Harrison
      from 5 months ago

      I totally agree with you. The superstars always get away with it and I believe that it isn't fair and is becoming extremely dangerous. I mean, what if he missed his leg and hit a place that had no protection like wrist (Yashin) or even worse the neck (Zednik)! The league should be ashamed with themselves. They need to start getting serious.

  2. reply to comment by Marat
    5 months ago

    Zednik's injury was a complete accident.

  3. reply to comment by Harrison
    5 months ago

    yes i know it was an accident, im just saying that we see what happens with a sharp blade and thin skin. Kesler could have moved and Pronger could have stepped somewhere else besides his leg

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