Just saw Belak spin 270° and whack Vaananen on the head. I'd think a suspension is in order for that!
Belak is nuts?
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that was a vicious slash to the head. Totally uncalled for and will most definitely be suspended im sure. Vaannnanenenn...that guy...is lucky not to have been seriously hurt
It almost looked like he was losing his balance and spun around connecting with Vaananen. Now I'm not saying his penalty and suspension isn't warranted but as for his intention, well, that is still up in the air in my eyes.
yeah i thought that too but there is no way Belak didnt mean to hit him on the follow through. He didnt complain too much when he left the game. No one really did.
I don't know. I watched the replays and the game. I don't think you can put it in the same category as Bertuzzi. He was off balance and was spun around. Whether he meant to hit him or not, only Belak knows for sure. I'm not trying to defend the guy, because I personally can't stand Belak.
I have looked over the replay time and time again and this is my take on it.
Belak was indeed off balance slightly. He seemed to show intent to hit the Colorado player, this is evident purly by looking at the act \ion he took. Normally if you are off balance you will try to right yourself, instead of this belak showed intend by bringing his stick up, moving his hands to the end of the stick and swinging the stick at the opposing players head. I figure rest of the regular season and round 1 of the playoffs.
I'm sure Leaf fans won't really notice as he isn't the type of player who would probably even gets dressed during the playoffs, not when you have Domi and Tucker around.
Belak was indeed off balance slightly. He seemed to show intent to hit the Colorado player, this is evident purly by looking at the act \ion he took. Normally if you are off balance you will try to right yourself, instead of this belak showed intend by bringing his stick up, moving his hands to the end of the stick and swinging the stick at the opposing players head. I figure rest of the regular season and round 1 of the playoffs.
I'm sure Leaf fans won't really notice as he isn't the type of player who would probably even gets dressed during the playoffs, not when you have Domi and Tucker around.
after watching it again and again. Vannannen had his stick between Belaks legs and trying to either hold him or twist him around. Fine. Belak got pissed and on losing his balance swung around pissed at the little man and whacked him good. Bad move Belak. He'll be gone for 2 at the most. Not anyworse than that weasle Havlat on Recchi slash to the face. Actually the weasles (Havalt) was worse wouldnt you say Pansey?
This is the best post yet - good point Mojo. If you're going to compare it to anything, then the Havlat incident is the best comparison. But since Belak is a goon and Havlat is something of a star, or at least a European (I LOVE DON!), then logic would dictate that Belak will get much more than just two games.
