Predict of many games

Like predict how many games Cole Cassels will receive?
my prediction is Cole will get 10 games

I wouldn't be surprised if it's 10 games. I'm hoping for the 5-8 territory obviously. I'm wondering if the Attack player hit the stanchion that separates the glass which caused the blood. The stanchions at the GMC are terrible as displayed with many many bad bounces on pucks that are shot around the glass. I guess we'll all see. I've seen MUCH MUCH worse however it's the act that they are trying to get rid of. Just a waiting game I guess...

Cassels plays on the edge... way too much so. Takes a lot of unnecessary penalties, many of which seem retaliatory.

jaycro wrote:Cassels plays on the edge... way too much so. Takes a lot of unnecessary penalties, many of which seem retaliatory.

I actually like that he now has an edge to his game and I think it's helping him positively on the score sheet. I've honestly never been a huge Cole Cassels fan however I do like the fact that he seems to be playing with more of a purpose than in years past. I can deal with the penalties if it means he's still putting the puck in the net. If he stops scoring though... I'll have more of an issue.

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jaycro wrote: .....however I do like the fact that he seems to be playing with more of a purpose than in years past.    

I really like his game this year. He plays with emotion and has become a key team leader. It seems the mood of the team is dictated by Cole.

Really hope its not a 10 game suspension. Overall the officiating was brutal last night and caused issues by missing calls.

Totally agree with the missed calls last night! One of the refs appeared to be blind out there.

Here's the hit from Cassels if anyone hasn't seen it yet. Posted this on HF, so ill post it here too.

The hit is pure shoulder, yes it's shoulder to head, but when a player's head is down what do you expect to happen. The first thing you learn after basic skills is to keep your head up. Players seem to put themselves in vulnerable positions way to often these days, and the result is injuries an suspension to other players. The onus needs to be put on both players, I'd never go into a corner like the Attack defensemen did on the hit.

With that being said, knowing David Branch he'll probably give him 10-12 games. Branch is a goof, its evident in so many ways. No way more evident then the ridiculous rule that saw Manchurek ejected for his fight. "No fighting to soon off the faceoff..." common really... You can say its staged fighting, but how can you really know that something didn't happen a shift prior an that was their first chance to get at one another. Hockey like many sports is momentum based, if fighting is part of hockey, using a fight to gain momentum should be allowed. Guys aren't forced to fight when they "stage" a fight.. their both willing combatants.

As far as Cassels, last season he started to win me over, this year I've loved his game. Plays on the edge, injects himself physically, his our best faceoff guy, a top penalty kill guy, an top 10 scorer in the OHL. An yet still blocks shots, fights... really what do you want from this kid. He's been fantastic this season !

Well 10 games....you're a joke Branch!
Everyone look at the Zacha hit and tell me why he gets 6. Same hit but Branch gives more for Injury on the play and the sweater Cassels wears.

It's typically 10 games when there is an injury on the play. Not a terrible schedule to play while Cole is out with the exception of playing Erie.

Does anyone know if this affects his elegibility to play in the world juniors?

You cannot play in the World Juniors while serving a Suspension

That is a brutal hit. Cassels took no steps to avoid hitting a vulnerable player with his back turned. It gets 10 games everytime. Its a dangerous play that players need to avoid.

runner wrote:That is a brutal hit. Cassels took no steps to avoid hitting a vulnerable player with his back turned. It gets 10 games everytime. Its a dangerous play that players need to avoid.

I agree on the suspension as it is the normal in this league now. I just have a hard time viewing the 6 games to Zacha as much different at all. That's it....just my opinion

Not condoning the hit, but I have a hard time understanding "vulnerable situation". Not only on this hit but a few others over the years. Anyone who has played hockey should know if you're going into the corners, look to see who's coming. Same with cutting across the blue line with the puck. You're gunna get hit.
With that said, yes cassels should have let up and not target the head area. it does seem strange he gets 10 and the other hit gets only 6......

Well first & foremost 2 different calls on the ice
Cassles hit:
Rule 48 – Checking to the Head
48.1 Checking to the Head - The act of checking an opponent to the head
in any manner.
48.2 Minor Penalty – A minor penalty shall be assessed to any player who
checks an opponent to the head area.
48.3 Major plus Game Misconduct Penalty – At the discretion of the
referee and based on the degree of impact a major penalty and a
game misconduct can be assessed any player who checks an
opponent to the head area.
48.4 Match Penalty – A match penalty shall be assessed to any player
who deliberately attempts to injure an opponent by checking to the
head area.
Note: A hit to the head with a shoulder shall be considered an illegal check
and shall be penalized as checking to the head.

Paval Zacha (sarnia )
42.1 Charging - A minor or major penalty shall be imposed on a player
who skates or jumps into, or charges an opponent in any manner.
Charging shall mean the actions of a player who, as a result of
distance traveled, shall violently check an opponent in any manner. A
“charge” may be the result of a check into the boards, into the goal
frame or in open ice.

42.5 Game Misconduct – A game misconduct penalty must be assessed
anytime a major penalty is applied for charging.