Alex Ovechkin Gets A Two Game Suspension

With the latest harsh hit by a hockey player, it seems that the fans and players, new and old, are getting tired off all the injuries that have been happening lately in the NHL.

Washington Capitals star, Alex Ovechkin, is the latest guy to injure someone -- in this case it was Blackhawks defenceman, Brian Campbell -- and have people scream for a suspension. It appears that Campbell may be out for the rest of the season. But is a suspension really deserved? Watch it for yourself.



"I respect everybody," Alex Ovechkin said. "We respect everybody here in the locker room and outside, but over there [on the ice], we play for our team, and we make some hard hits, and sometimes, you get hurt. That's a hockey game."

Bob MacKenzie from TSN had this to say today on Twitter; "I will be surprised if Ovechkin is not suspended for a couple of games. Campbell's injury is the big factor now."

The Verdict?

The Washington Post is reporting a two-game suspension for Ovechkin.

Do you think that this is fair?

-Smokin' Ray-

Which End Of The Rainbow Is Your Team?

With the NHL regular season starting to wrap up, the excitement builds around the who finishes first who finishes last in the regular standings.

Teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes are looking for that elusive 1st overall pick at the 2010 draft. Well not quite the Leafs, it's more like the Bruins are hoping for their fall as they have the Leafs 1st round pick at this years draft. Lucky them.

The Oilers are last in the NHL right now and if they stay in that spot, they will at least get to pick second overall depending on who wins the draft lottery. Most Oiler fans want nothing more than to get that 1st pick at the draft. Hall or Seguin? That's the burning question.

Now on the other side of the rainbow, you have teams like the Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks trying to get that Presidents trophy and home ice advantage for the entire NHL playoffs. Home ice advantage is huge for a team. The fans behind you, screaming and clapping. That's what drive the playoffs. Those rabid fans.

While home ice advantage doesn't guarantee a win at home, it sure helps.

So what end of the rainbow do you want your team to be at?

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