Fines and suspensions finally got levied out for the debacle on Friday on Long Island. Trevor Gilles is only getting 9 games for what is virtually assault and battery. Thanks Colin Campbell and Bettman for nothing. Bettman wasn't even at the hearings.
Then Martin, Martin only gets 4 games and a fine, for basically trying to level Talbot from behind unexpectedly. Martin claims Talbot saw him in time but I call b.s on that one. A lot of reports show that he actually tags Talbot with the shot but I didn't see it, it looks like Talbot dives to avoid it after seeing the glove slide by him. Either way, this should of been more than 6.
The Islanders ownership is also fined $100,000.00 for the incident so that's something at least.
Eric Godard received his 10 game suspension as per the 70.10 rule in the rulebook about leaving the bench or penalty boxes. Not really a surprise, and even though we need every forward we can get, I honestly can live without Godard. Even though he does stick up for his team, Johnson didn't need the help on Friday, and we're down a forward due to it.
The good news from all this? Bylsma does not get suspended for his actions against the Islanders and will be coaching the team today against the Rangers.
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