The same goes for the Bruins and Marchand’s hit on Salo.

It’s interesting that both incidents involved the Canucks, would these so called fans try so hard to justify these plays if it were another team? Probably not. Once again proving they are simply team fans (and Canuck haters) and not fans of the game.

@luke35 If you don’t like Daniel’s hit, then perhaps you’d like to comment on this one:

Do you remember if there was a penalty or suspension on that play? For the record, I didn’t like it (I think hits should come down, including Daniel’s) but the NHL has said it’s ok so why the concern when it’s one of the ‘sisters’, who couldn’t possibly do much damage since they’re so weak and small.

You might be too young to remember this one, but here’s a good parallel to Keith’s hit: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/05/sports/hockey-maple-leafs-domi-draws-suspension-for-rest-of-playoffs.html

That was back before hockey was ‘pussified’ as some people are claiming it is now with all the rules against illegal hits and penalties and suspensions and such. There are still people saying Keith’s hit was within the rules since it was expected and a part of the game as a result of getting hit first, contrary to your statement.

BTW, Duncan Keith is the same size as Bieksa, and a good Canadian kid, so he should be able to hold his own, right? How about Daniel as compared to the Bollig and Seabrook? he gives up and inch or two in height, but 30+ pounds on each of them. I guess he had to skate pretty fast to get away from those guys when they came after him for hitting Keith, right? No? Maybe Shaw could have caught him since he’s in the same weight class at least, but I guess he didn’t think to do it either.

luke35 – if you think Sedin’s hit on Keith was anywhere near as bad as elbowing a guy in the chops when neither player has even a shot at getting to the puck then you need to either take off the homer glasses or learn a bit about the game before running your mouth. I don’t think anyone has said that Sedin’s hit was squeaky clean but that kind of hit happens hundreds of times a season with zero fanfare at all. The type of hit Keith delivered happens maybe two or three times in a bad year.

And only a Nucks fan would term Sedin allowing Marchand to speed bag his head as “having balls”

and somehow turns it around as if it’s nothing to be concerned about,

Never, ever said that. Maybe it’s your head that needs a shake.

Honest to God man ..give your head a shake.

What’s the big difference between Samuelsson targeting a knee and Keith targeting Sedin’s face? Not much in my opinion. Both had a deliberate attempt to injure. So if you’re going back to old-time hockey, there was also some degree of respect, because those other players were trying to put food on the table. It’s why people hated Bertuzzi’s cheapshot, McSorley’s cheapshot, etc. That’s my two cents.

Oh wait, I thought you said Chicago, nevermind. The Canucks have 0 games this season.

For those of you talking bout how they miss the old days of hockey, Keith would have stood up for himself after a hit like that and faced the music. I guess it’s the new NHL’s fault that players won’t do that anymore, eh?

i find this whole thing hilarious… for the last what.. 8 years? everyone was calling the Sedins “sisters” and how their not tough enough.. suddenly Daniel decided to finish a check and all you idiots calling them weak are up in arms! lol

Hawks are a shadow of the team they used to be and last night the Canucks were trying to do to what the Hawks did to them in 2009/2010 but they didn’t even have the sac to answer the bell. i’d be ashamed if i were a Hawks fan.

looks like the Canucks took note from last years playoffs.. won’t be anyone pushing them around this year. last nights game was proof.

Should Daniel be, or have been, punished for his SHOULDER (not elbow) to the jaw of Keith, yes. Could he still be suspended or fined, yes. Was it nearly as egregious as Keith trying to cave Sedin’s face in when he never touched the puck, I don’t think so. And you’d have to be a complete loon to think it was.

Don’t forget that the Canucks’ Aaron Rome was given THE LONGEST SUSPENSION IN STANLEY CUP FINALS HISTORY or that Raffi Torres was suspended at the end of last season. The Canucks have had their fair share of stiff suspensions for bad hits.

Now take your medicine when it’s your own player that does something gutless.