2011-12 Flyers Season Thread: Now With Less Alcohol!

[QB Eagles]

I would be shocked if Neal was out for more than one game and wouldn't be surprised to see him not suspended at all. He's a star and though he was a punk yesterday, the hits were not particularly grievous and left no lasting injury.

He is a repeat offender, though.

[Geowhizzer]

The only things that make me think there may be a suspension is that 1) There were two acts - one where it was obvious that he was targeting the head, and 2) that it led to all the other shenanigans.

That said, the lack of injury makes me think it may just be a fine.

[ice grillin you]

asham will have the book thrown at him because hes a 4th liner...neal might get a game just because the series is 3-0 and the league figures in or out doesnt matter as far as the end result...if the series were 2-1 neal would just receive a fine

[SunMo]

[SunMo]

grand pop on left half, few rows up.  He's not angry, he's just very disappointed

[Rome]

Where are the two Penguin fans with the sign that says they sucked his dick in high school?

[ice grillin you]

lol at the kenzo meth head in the blue sweatshirt

farg your motherfargin orangeout

[Sgt PSN]

lol at the kenzo meth head in the blue sweatshirt

farg your motherfargin orangeout

Hahaha...I was just about to comment about this dude.  He doesn't look excited so maybe he's a Pens fan trying to keep a low profile. 

[Hawk]

I'm just surprised Crosby continues to act like such a douche.   He's literally one good punch away from having his career ended.

[Geowhizzer]

Crosby says Penguins don't regret Game 3 fireworks

[Geowhizzer]

Rulings out:

Neal gets one game:  http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=628366

Asham gets four:  http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=628390

[Eagaholic]

Shanny's multimedia presentation of Neal's suspension

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/17/james-neal-gets-a-one-game-suspension/

[SD]

"While we are willing to accept Neal's assertion that on [the Couturier] play he jumped to brace himself for an unintended collision . . . he once again launches prior to making contact with Giroux,'' Shanahan said in an explanation video released by the league. "It is also important to note that Neal was fined once and also received two warning calls from the Department of Player Safety earlier this season, in addition to having been suspended 3 years ago for a check from behind.''

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/20120418_Penguins__Neal_and_Asham_suspended.html#ixzz1sNkVrtqq
Watch sports videos you won't find anywhere else

lol at accepting Neal's assertion that he jumped to avoid contact on Couturier. I'm glad he at least received one game because he was clearly head hunting.

[Rome]

If a Flyer went head-hunting after Crosby & Malkin on the same shift he would have been suspended for half a season minimum.

The funny thing is the NHL had the perfect opportunity to show they don't tolerate that sort of pathetic thuggery and whiffed.

Fine.  I hope someone ends Crosby's career Lindros style tonight.

[Geowhizzer]

At this point I'd just be happy to have the Flyers win game 4 comfortably with Bryz looking good in net and no further injuries or suspensions going into the second round.

Unless Rinaldo actually wants to contribute something... I don't care if he gets suspended.