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Hurricanes Newsstand — May 11

The Carolina Hurricanes have today to erase the memories of yesterday's lopsided defeat to the Bruins. The good news? The Canes still lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals series 3-2, with Tuesday's Game 6 on home ice instead of in Boston. 

The Canes await word on the status of Scott Walker, whose late-game punch to Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward earned him an instigator penalty (on top of a fighting infraction and 10-minute misconduct) and thus a review by the league for a possible one-game suspension. TSN's Bob McKenzie thinks Walker may not be suspended for the hit, and his argument is one I've heard from a couple different places already.

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Canes Country: Boston Stays Alive - Bruins 4, Canes 0

Stanley Cup Of Chowder: Bruins roll to 4-0 victory in Game 5

News & Observer: Bruins roar back • Hurricanes quickly set Game 5 loss aside • DeCock: Canes still have the upper hand -- for now • Bruins' Ward examined for broken facial bone

Boston Globe: Bearing down • On this night, end not in sight • No better time to be better • Chara's return was a big relief • Hurricanes suddenly twisting and turning • Briuns' Lucic an immediate hit • Video: Reaction roundup

Boston Herald: Bruins back with fury • Bruins fire fully fueled now • Rout brings new hope • Shots come cheap • Scott Walker might punch out • Players go with flow

NHL.com: The comeback kid • BOS / CAR series blog

CarolinaHurricanes.com: Looking Towards Tuesday • More Signs of the Times

TSN.ca: McKenzie: Walker could avoid suspension for Ward incident

Puck Daddy: What We Learned: Don't worry, the Bruins got this, no problem • Video: Scott Walker apparently doesn't follow 'Queensbury Rules'

WRALSportsFan.com: Stories, video and audio

850 The Buzz: Suspension Looming For Walker? • A Game Not Even A Mother Could Love

USA Today:  Tim Thomas' blog

 

 

 

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N&O Posted at 11:59

The N&O web site has a hearing and notice from Rutherford that Walker has been suspended and a hearing at 12:30 PM today will ne held regarding the KO on Ward. Please review for accuracy but I think Scotty will sit out tonight.

by 54fighting on May 11, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions  

The suspension is an automatic because of the ruling on the ice. The hearing will determine whether or not it will stick. It’s still too early to tell for sure.

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by Bob Wage on May 11, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions  

You could speculate, but with the way the NHL has been inconsistent this it’s really not even worth it.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 11, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

no kidding. It is totally impossible to get into the “league’s head” on these suspensions on the playoffs.

0 games and 2 games would be equally unsurprising to me.

by Iggy Reilly on May 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

suspensions IN the playoffs.

by Iggy Reilly on May 11, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

With any luck the NHL will review all the stuff

on the ice and put notice on both teams, “No funny stuff away from the puck or after it”

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by lcd2you on May 11, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just heard on 96 rock that Walker would play in game 6, but was fined $2,500 dollars?

Still not a crook!

by TrickyD26 on May 11, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta love J.R. talking smack

Trash talking via press release. Love it:

"We are satisfied with the league’s ruling," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. "After our team received several punches throughout the series leading up to Game 5, it was a matter of time before one was going to be thrown back."
"I accept the league’s decision," said Walker. "Based on what was said on the ice as I was dropping my gloves, it was my understanding that I was engaged in an altercation."

by DidJussiThat? on May 11, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

How about suspending those assholes watson and peel?

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by Paladin6 on May 11, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh sweet.

Now if we can drop it and skate we should have a good chance tomorrow night.

Love, love, love the Canes!

by Caniac Jack on May 11, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

This is bogus. They had it coming all series. We’ll take them in game 6. We’ll take them by storm.

by McCoy17 on May 11, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I had a feeling that we would let them have at least 1 more…………they need different ref’s for the next game and the league needs to look at the antics of the b’s players and fans before someone get’s seriously hurt!

by lrcaniac on May 11, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions  

ooooooohhhhhh boy………the towels the cheep shots, and other things done……do not get me started!

by lrcaniac on May 11, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

ok, I’d love to continue this discussion. The towels were pretty harmless, I though. cheapshots? from the fans? anyhow, there’s a “reply” button that makes threads much easier to understand.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 11, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

clearly said “the league needs to look at the antics of the b’s players and fans before someone get’s seriously hurt!”

Towels/debris by fans, cheap shots by players.

by Cory Lavalette on May 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

there has been plenty of extracurricular activity by players.

The towel throwing is a new thing, though. Into the penalty box = awesome. Onto the ice = easy way to get a delay of game.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on May 12, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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