Todd Bertuzzi's hit on Ryan Johnson

[SportsFromA2]

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he was given an elbowing major and a game misconduct, and it triggers an automatic review by the NHL.

Since headshots are such a huge topic and this certainly isn't Bertuzzi's first possibly dirty play, (plus the NHL hates the wings ) I'm expecting a suspension of some sorts..

[SportsFromA2]

Reaction from one local media outlet:

Suspension for Todd Bertuzzi?

In this day and age, that hit on Ryan Johnson may not be looked upon very well by NHL authorities.

That may have been one of those that looked a lot worse than it really was. But Bertuzzi is likely to get hit with some kind of suspension.

http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/w...hp?blogid=3701

[SpartyNick]

Punk play... IMO

[SportsFromA2]

I think it’s safe to expect Todd to be supended 3-5 games for that. He got up a good head of steam, left his feet and hit a guy high. The head contact happened in part because Todd’s elbow rode up Johnson’s arm, but a lower hit doesn’t have that effect, so that’s not a pass. It was a stupid decision by Bert to go in like that.

Todd screwed up. Years of playing relatively clean (7, in fact) won’t matter: he hit a guy high. That Johnson came back may not matter, either. It was head contact on an unsuspecting player. It’s frustrating that he screwed up and stepped over a line he’s been so good to stay behind, especially when the team is already shorthanded thanks to Datsyuk’s injury.

To be clear, this wasn’t that nasty a play, but if the League is serious about cutting down head contact, as suspension probably has to happen. I hope things don’t get blown out of proportion because it’s Todd Bertuzzi, but realistically, they probably will, at least from a publicity standpoint.

Be prepared to deal with an uptick in accusations of dirtiness against the Wings.

http://onthewingsblog.com/2011/03/28...zzi-for-a-few/

[pGekko]

meh

[JDC48160]

I see no need for a suspension on that play.

I honestly don't even see the need for the elbowing major. Bertuzzi didn't lead with the elbow.

[JB61973]

TSN's Bob McKenzie doesn't think he will be suspended at all.

[tommyz]

I see no need for a suspension on that play.

I honestly don't even see the need for the elbowing major. Bertuzzi didn't lead with the elbow.

His elbow was up and hit his head...Period..It will and should be a suspension

[SportsFromA2]

TSN's Bob McKenzie doesn't think he will be suspended at all.

yup I was just about to post that:

For those asking about Bertuzzi hit: I suspect he will walk with time served (5 and GM). Similar to Hornqvist on Seguin. Hornqvist fined.

http://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzie...33485566566401

Plus, if u look at PVR, go frame by frame, could make case pt of contact was back of Bertuzzi's shoulder/armpit more than tricep/elbow.

http://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzie...33997024186368

[pGekko]

Did he tweet that before he read Tommy's post though?

[tommyz]

yup I was just about to post that:


http://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzie...33485566566401


http://twitter.com/#!/TSNBobMcKenzie...33997024186368

I'd be happy..lol