NHL Transactions, Injuries & Rumours

[thom54]

what a tough guy who follows the "code"!

[Tony]

Reap what you sow

[Arian The Insider]

it's hilarious how Bruins fans on hfboards are blaming Orpik for this. piece of shit team and fans IMO in Boston.

[Nick]

Sad on many fronts, bad for hockey too, but could be the end of Thornton career, I can see a season suspension.

[Robin Hood]

Even Jack Edwards was siding with Thornton. That was a UFC type knockout without Orpik being able to put his hands up. People have families. That's just being a goon. I hope he gets suspended for at least 20 games.

[Tony]

If Orpik drops the mitts with Thornton after the hit earlier in the game I doubt he explodes after the Eriksson hit like he did ... maybe. Not defending what Thornton did, but the way Orpik plays the game he can't just stand there like a cunt and act innocent.

[Nick]

Ye, dunno what I think of the whole thing, but I know the get the guy to the ground and pound him result is not allowed.

[thom54]

I think that's a clean hit for Orpik

[Tony]

Of course it was. Unfortunately in today's NHL big hits are followed by someone wanting to fight you. If you don't want to fight, don't throw hits like then ... sucks, but that's the way it is.

[dave1959]

I just lost Orpik. When you guys see this, you will be shocked. Huge suspension coming.

Seriously??.....the knee to the head by Neal was way worse than what Thornton did...fuck

[Robin Hood]

If Orpik drops the mitts with Thornton after the hit earlier in the game I doubt he explodes after the Eriksson hit like he did ... maybe. Not defending what Thornton did, but the way Orpik plays the game he can't just stand there like a cunt and act innocent.

I disagree with everything here. That was assault. It wasn't a fist fight. Hockey or "being ready to fight once you throw a hit" has nothing to do with it.

[dave1959]

Are you from Montreal shiv....are you going to call the cops??

[Tony]

Just looks like Orpik has a glass jaw ... Thornton had his glove on and had a couple jabs. There was no Subban-style slew foot either ... did you see how slow Oprik went down to the ice? Sorry, but Neal's knee >>>>> Thornton's pussy jabs

[Robin Hood]

Are you from Montreal shiv....are you going to call the cops??

What does this even mean lol. Don't be surprised if there are legal repercussions of this incident for Thornton beyond just a suspension. If you don't think legal action can e pursued, you're kidding yourself.

[anton]

Just looks like Orpik has a glass jaw ... Thornton had his glove on and had a couple jabs. There was no Subban-style slew foot either ... did you see how slow Oprik went down to the ice? Sorry, but Neal's knee >>>>> Thornton's pussy jabs

im not sure if you're overlooking the obvious factor here or are just dumb. there is a massive difference between taking a punch like that standing with room to recoil and taking a punch with your head pushed up against the ice.

allow me to punch you in the face standing in the open and then allow me to punch you in the face with your head against a cement wall.

[Robin Hood]

^ was just typing the same response. Good stuff Anton

[MSP4LYFE]

Sad on many fronts, bad for hockey too, but could be the end of Thornton career, I can see a season suspension.

I wish, but those fucking ass-holes in Boston always seem to escape with just a slap on the wrist.

[Robin Hood]

Sad on many fronts, bad for hockey too, but could be the end of Thornton career, I can see a season suspension.

I wish, but those fucking ass-holes in Boston always seem to escape with just a slap on the wrist.

I think this time it will happen.

[Shep]

Neal's knee was dirty as fuck, Thornton is a gutless puke. Both should have lengthy suspensions.

[Lee]

Way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, Pittsburgh.