"Captain" Crosby loses his skull: the aftermath of a bizarre decision

by Donny Rivette on Jan 4, 2009 11:03 AM EST Comment 2 comments

Poor Brett McLean. The offensively-struggling Panthers' forward was simply lining up for a standard faceoff when opposing center and league emperor Sidney Crosby jumped him in a viscious attack at the puck drop in what was already a lost cause for the home team on the scoreboard.

After apparently not getting enough of a positive result from his club following a go-around with the Cats' Gregory Campbell not long before, Crosby evidently decided more action was necessary. He jumped McLean in a surprise attack (in the Pens' offensive zone, no less) fliging punches at his shocked opponent. It's really very lucky for everyone involved that the Panthers took the high road and didn't declare an all-out war.

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The NHL's disciplinary review board meets to discuss potential additional action against Crosby and his unsportsmanlike actions Saturday.

THE REACTION

Sun-Sentinel: Goals and Punches, "scrap heap" Crosby

Miami Herald: The Beach on Crosby: "Childish, embarrassing", blog

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Lowly" Panthers pound Penguins

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Disastrous day for Penguins

National Post: Panthers add to Pens' frustrations

From the Rink: Crosby's embarrassing display

Puck Daddy: Crosby really earns his instigator

AOL Fanhouse: Crosby's fighting style

ESPN/Hradek: Crosby drops gloves; Pens' problems remain

Pensburgh: Different day, same result

The Pensblog: Rock Bottom: Pens lose

The Confluence: Penghuins fall out of playoff spot

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I don’t think what Crosby did warrants a suspension, but it did warrant the 19 minutes in penalties he received.

The bigger issue here is that the supposed ‘face of the league’ is acting like a spoiled brat yet again. Crosby is a crybaby just like Mario was. It’s actions like this that sometimes make me with the NHL hadn’t taken steps to eliminate players jumping off the bench to start fights.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 4, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions

SUMMED UP BEAUTIFULLY, MARKY

Agreed on no suspension, but the disconnect certainly exists when it comes to Bettman’s child.

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