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Capitals release statement disagreeing with Nicklas Backstrom suspension 04.18.12 at 1:30 pm ET
By DJ Bean

Nicklas Backstrom

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Capitals released the following statement Wednesday on the suspension of Nicklas Backstrom. The center was suspended for Game 4 after his cross-check to Rich Peverley‘s face at the end of Game 3.

“We disagree with the NHL’s decision to suspend Nicklas Backstrom. This has been a competitive and physical series, and we do not understand why a suspension was imposed in this case while other incidents in this series have not been reviewed. Our singular focus is on Game 4, and we look forward to the energy that our great fans provide.”

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  • http://www.bruinscorner.com AdamBruinsFan

    “… in this case while other incidents in this series have not been reviewed.”
    Well I don’t know, maybe because it was a match penalty? lol The league has to review match penalties.

  • Nunya

    Pussies like Julien have excuses. Real men welcome honest accountability. Now we know what the Hippocrite is really made of. You know Julien, there is a moment when you are at the all-you-can-eat buffet, that you should just push away from the table and ‘Just Say No’. Cheaters are still losers even if they win.

  • Mike

    Funny, he wasn’t charged for rape so I guess it wasn’t rape. All he did was pork some little skank in the bathroom of a club, happens all the time. For one, she’s wasn’t 21, but that didn’t stop her from lying her way in. And I guess out of all the men in that club, she JUST HAPPENED to go for the millionaire celebrity althlete, who was in the VIP area so she had to con her way into there also. She got what she wanted and she deserved it. It took alot of lying from her to even put herself in that position, so acting as if she’s a victim is absurd. How many people do you know who would end up in that scenerio? Not many if any at all, because even when drinking, most people have a sense of self respect and integrity. This tramp wanted to be wanted, and she let nothing stand in her way. Big Ben is a man, a single man who hooked up at a club with woman who wanted him. Last I checked that wasn’t illegal, that was normal. Just because you can’t talk to woman anymore doesn’t mean you can pass judgement on somebody who still can.

  • mike

    With all the talk about Brady being “the greatest of all time*”, I started to think about the last time I saw Brady put together a last minute touchdown drive to win a big game. I have to admit, I’m having trouble remembering anything recent. Ben had his Super bowl TD winning drive a few years back, but as far as Brady, I can only remember situations where he had the opportunity but failed. AFC championship vs Colts in Indy (interception), and TWO opportunities in the Super Bowl vs NYG and failed to reach mid field against a team that was supposed to be inferior. No doubt he is one of the greatest of all time, but he’s starting to become a Northeast sports media idol than a clutch QB. Ben has far superior mobilty in the pocket that allows plays to be extended when pass protection breaks down. Brady, on the other hand, becomes extremely mediocre, when under pressure. Paul Revere’s statue in the North End moves better than Tom Brady.

  • mike

    Isn’t it incredible how it’s NEVER Brady or Belichick’s fault when they lose, but they are the only ones responsible when they win? Here’s a lesson in common sense, ’cause I think you need it: If the coaching staff of the Pats did not gain anything by illegally taping the other teams practices, then why would they do it? And after they were specifically warned not to continue, they DID continue to tape their opponents illegally. My point is, with all of the game preparation during the week, practices, breaking down film, team meetings, travel, why would you waste time doing something illegal and continue to do this if you gained nothing in the process? A common sense question. And why would you put your teams most significant historical achievements under suspicion, your very OWN coaching legacy under suspicion, and destroying the teams integrity forever, if nothing was gained from this? Furthermore, If you are willing to risk everything, what good is any of this if you cannot implement this into your game plan, which means implimenting this information to your QB and O-line, at the very least. Seems like alot to put on the line for nothing, doesn’t it? By the way, Josh McDaniel(Broncos coach), who was on the Pats staff during Spygate, had to admit one of his coaches illegally taped the 1-6 49ers in London, just recently, and was since fired by the Denver Broncos. This would make him a repeat offender. Take a wild guess where he’s coaching now? Hired by the Patriots organization in 2011. A little too much reality for you? Look up anything I said, it’s all out there, even if ESPN or the other sports writers in the northeast sweep it under the rug. I’m sure you have alot to digest before you make new excuses for “the greatest coach & QB ever”.  Funny how they haven’t been able to duplicate those accomplishments since, almost as if it were the world’s most incredible coincidence.  But I’m just hating, huh?  Yeah, sure.

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