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Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier’s non-reaction to lack of discipline for Zdeno Chara

Jacques Martin; Pierre Gauthier

Montreal Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin, right, and general manager Pierre Gauthier speak to reporters at their training facility Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Brossard. The Canadiens lost the NHL Eastern Conference final against the Philadelphia Flyers four games to one. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz)

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While hockey fans debate the merits of the league’s decision not to fine or suspend Zdeno Chara for his unfortunate hit on Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier chose not to react.

Well, not publicly, at least.

Chara’s hit left Pacioretty with a severe concussion and a broken vertebra, yet the hulking Boston Bruins defenseman will go on with his NHL life without even a slap on the wrist. So what did Gauthier have to say regarding Mike Murphy’s verdict that it was “just a hockey play?” Nothing more than this terse statement which can be found on Twitter, one that sort of echoes Stan Van Gundy’s “I can’t have an opinion” press conference without the heavy does of sarcasm.

“The NHL took its decision and it’s not for us to express our opinion publicly” - Pierre Gauthier, Canadiens GM

So, again, Gauthier said nothing. Fortunately, plenty of other people have commented on the situation. Click here for your chance to vote on the validity of the league’s decision, check out Joe’s post for some insight on the NHL’s awkward situation and read this article for early reactions from Montreal Canadiens players.