No Suspension for Bertuzzi?

Per Pierre LeBrun at ESPN, it sounds like there may be no further discipline on Todd Bertuzzi for his hit on Ryan Johnson.

This is NOT an official announcement, and we will keep our eyes and ears open for confirmation of this news. If true, I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised, as I thought he'd get a game for sure.

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Knowing the NHL

This comes as no surprise..

by bharatwaj5 on Mar 29, 2011 9:30 AM CDT reply actions

I would have been surprised if he were suspended.

If anything, the “intent” he showed was to avoid a hit, not to target the head. He turned his back trying to let up on the hit, and in putting his arms out to balance himself, caught Johnson in the head.

2 years ago, there is zero call on this play. It’s sad that we’re to the point where incidental conduct results in 5 and a game and concern about supplemental discipline.

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by Robocop on Mar 29, 2011 9:55 AM CDT reply actions

The Freep says not

Helene St. James got it from Ken Holland.

http://www.freep.com/article/20110329/SPORTS05/110329041/No-suspension-coming-Wings-forward-Todd-Bertuzzi-?odyssey=nav|head

Don't take life so serious, son -- it ain't nohow permanent.

by Sunday on Mar 29, 2011 10:02 AM CDT reply actions

Redwings Talked to the League => No Suspension

Berts game-penalty paid for it;

he truly has changed his game since the incident;
i’m happy w/ the lack of suspension

"A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day." ~ Calvin (C & H)

by Igorzba on Mar 29, 2011 10:20 AM CDT reply actions