Colin Campbell issues two-minute suspension on Cammalleri

by Killion on Apr 17, 2009 1:50 PM CDT

In case you haven't seen it - here's Cammalleri's utter bitch-move cheap shot on J.H.C. last night:

Now here's the joke Colin Campbell's quote about it:

"When Cammalleri hit Havlat, there was a lot of risk to doing that. He took a two-minute penalty in a game where there could have been ramifications for doing that. But there are no ramifications when you're losing 4-1 with six seconds left."

So I guess that means you can do damn well anything you want provided you make sure the refs see it and give you a two minute penalty if the game is close.. good to know

Oh - and Cammalleri's penalty was for "high-sticking"... or as NHL.com's boxscores are saying " Hi-sticking"... the hell?

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Track Record

I heard that they also cited his track record as a reason for not suspending him. This sends the wrong message to everyone. I guess this is why Crosby got away with nailin’ that guy in the nuts.

Windy City Hockey

by The Admiral on Apr 17, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions

Oh – and Cammalleri’s penalty was for “high-sticking”… or as NHL.com’s boxscores are saying " Hi-sticking"… the hell?

Not “hystyking”?

by McClure on Apr 17, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions

This is a major pet peeve on mine

So if some fat lineman sits on Tom Brady five seconds after he throws the ball but the team didn’t capitalize on the 15 yard penalty in a close game, that’s suffice punishment? No, Roger Goddell would bring the iron fist down on him.

It’s ridiculous. The league’s front office needs to grow a set of cajones and start dishing out punishments when their players act like a bunch of puds.

FifthFeather.com

by El Duque's Raft on Apr 17, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions

Not to mention

Follow the link and read Campbell’s rather verbose statement about the OT goal. I think a simple “Ladd was shoved by the defenseman into the goaltender. End of story.” would have sufficed. Instead, he almost makes it seem like the ref missed the call, but hey, if the call had gone the other way someone else would have been unhappy. Turd.

by the wolf on Apr 17, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

ahhh…the wheel of justice. Ever arbitrary…

by Kent Wilson on Apr 17, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions

funny

Windy City Hockey

by The Admiral on Apr 17, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions

can’t make everyone happy, right?

Second City Hockey

by Killion on Apr 17, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions

here’s another “bitch-move cheep shot”

by ned. on Apr 17, 2009 3:13 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe you should travel back to his days of youth hockey in Czechoslovakia … surely there are more clips. What bearing does this have on last night?

by ChicoMaki on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions

or show Buff running Kipper… that would have worked better. It was Buff right? I don’t remember

I’m really not upset about the lack of a suspension, I just think the rationale behind it is mind-bogglingly dumb.

Second City Hockey

by Killion on Apr 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

What about when he kicked his mother while in the womb. Do you have a video of that. I’m sure that was “cheap” too, right?

Windy City Hockey

by The Admiral on Apr 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Heh

Ned’s going back to Matchsticks & Gasoline to cry over conspiracy theories about officiating. There’s a lot of that going on over there.

by the wolf on Apr 17, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions

it points more the fact that Havlat and Cammalleri (and Lundmark) have history – ie. Havlat once tried to end Cammalleri’s career.

by ned. on Apr 17, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Ok

We’ll pardon the hyperbole.

But I agree…it does put some context around last night’s incident.

by the wolf on Apr 17, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions

-cheap

by ned. on Apr 17, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions

Wait more importantly why didnt eager or burish go beat the shit out of this guy. Basically there was no retaliation that I can remember. I understand its the playoffs and its a tie game at this point but what the hell its just gonna happen again now…. and what if it had been worse and havlat had gotten knocked out or needed stiches.

by Section325psychofans on Apr 17, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions

"I understand its the playoffs and its a tie game..."

I think you just answered your own question.

by the wolf on Apr 17, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Calgary shows their style of classless play. However, a game-tying goal followed by an OT game-winner should suffice until the officials and league (ie: C. Campbell) deal with it. I’m putting the final touches on my broom and have two sweet seats for Game 4 in Cowtown where I’ll be surrounded by some of the worst fans in hockey.

by Hungryhawk on Apr 17, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions

I thought in Blackhawk fans mind, Wings fans were the worst.

by Keith M on Apr 17, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Guess it depends where you live. I’m an hour out of Calgary. Seriously though, it is an extremely conservative, quick to criticize their own team, and uptight crowd at any of the games I’ve attended. That goes for Saddledome staff too (I got kicked out of Gold section seats at the Edmonton game last week). One day I’ll make it to Chicago for a game amongst my own kind – can’t wait!

by Hungryhawk on Apr 17, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions

"I got kicked out of Gold section seats"

Might I ask why?

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Apr 17, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Exposed himself in front of that

creepy kid who mimics Kiprisoff.

Got more soul than a sock with a hole.

by chrome on Apr 17, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions

It was cute in '04 when he was little kid...

…but now in ‘09 it’s just plain creepy. Stalker-like creepy!

by hawks61 on Apr 17, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Why?

General rowdiness. My pal had downed a few drinks and I was shown the exit by proxy. In truth, I suspect it was my blatant flaunt of wearing my #19 Hawks jersey in the C of Red as everyone knew the first round match-up by then. Wish I’d thought of exposing to the creepy Kipper kid!

by Hungryhawk on Apr 17, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes; I'm sure a stadium security guard removed you because you wore an opposing team's jersey.

Define “general rowdiness.”

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Apr 17, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe

He was the one who was banging on the glass every time a player got close to him? Therefore making it so that anyone listening online could only hear
" As they go into the corner and BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM We’ll be back after this for the intermission report.

by burpchelischili on Apr 18, 2009 6:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Whatever

I thought fans on this site might possess a sense of humour. As you are so persistent in your query, to wit – 3 minutes left in the 3rd period & the Flames are whuppin’ Edmonton 4-1, my buddy (in the pink… NOT wasted by any stretch) orders a beer and gets “You’re cut off sir.” Security comes over and tells him he’ll be asked to leave and escorted out if he’s seen drinking. I, however, am served and promptly hand him the cup making note of the time remaining. Security ascend like a pack of rabid ninjas (all 5 of them) and away we go. Yes, I fully deserved to be removed given the circumstances but the events leading up to that point were ridiculous. I’ve seen games in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and San Jose and trust me – Saddledome Gestapo suck!

by Hungryhawk on Apr 20, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Things that make you go Hmmm...

Interesting how Flames fans applauded Ladd for falling on Roloson’s knee in the ‘06 Finals going so far as ’rolling out the red carpet’ for him. Many of Flames fans called him a hero for basically ending the hated Oilers chances of a sixth cup. So what happened? Why do hate ‘the hero’ now? Oh….so Ladd does it Kippersoft giving the Hawks an OT win in ’09 playoffs and now he is goon, a repeat offender. But I never heard or read any Flames fan complain about the ’06 incident, NOT ONE! Note to Calgary: Does it suck when karma bites you in the ass? LOL:) Thought so!!!

by hawks61 on Apr 17, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions

Exactly.

by Hungryhawk on Apr 17, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Matchsticks and Gasoline...

…is a pretty interesting site name considering it’s the Flames ‘cause that’s precisely what’s going to happen to the Flames as a organization if they are to lose to a supposedly less-talented, less-experienced, and much physically weaker opponent in the young Hawks. Sutter will be fired along with Iron Mike as well as a plether of trades involving many players, and they way it looks that is precisely what is going to happen to the Flames as they WILL lose to the Hawks.
Not to worry Calgary the Hawks will bring the matchsticks and the gasoline and we will pour it on the fire and watch you " Burn, Burn, Burn in the burning ring of fire"!!!
Oh the Irony!!!

by hawks61 on Apr 17, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions

I think the name of the blog was just a play on the name of the hockey team it represents.

I could be wrong, though. It may very well be an apocalyptic prophesy of the Calgary Flames organization.

NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE

by mjthor on Apr 17, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

It is a pretty poor play on the name

suggesting arson and all.

by russellguldin on Apr 18, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I think it’s an awesome name for a blog actually..

Second City Hockey

by Killion on Apr 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh I Agree...

…that the name “Matchsticks and Gasoline” is a great blog name but just pointing out the irony in the name of the actions that would proceed in Calgary if they were to lose to the Hawks in the first round. Face it! If the Flames lose in the first round ownership will demand a massive shake-up!!!

by hawks61 on Apr 18, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions