Comments on: Postscript on a Punk: Cormier Suspended, Devil Lou Offers a Lament (Sort of) (at Long Last)

By: Fonz

Fonz — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:42:04 +0000

Good points about the trickle-down. Hits like Cormier’s show a lack of respect for opponent and for the game, and this lack of respect finds it’s way into our youth rinks for sure. If the leadership at the Pro levels won’t put its foot down to stop this problem, leadership within USA Hockey and Hockey Canada has to. Putting an emphasis on “Protecting the goalie” and on CFB, Head Contact, Elbowing, and Boarding (and changing enforcement standards on those) is the way to teach kids the right way to play the game, and hopefully that lesson will inform the play of the next generation of professional hockey players.

By: Lisa McGrath

Lisa McGrath — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:31:36 +0000

I agree with Caps Blahg. Of course, many say Ovie is “dirty” butt he is just an aggressive, fast, big guy. NOTHING like Cormier. I hope he just goes away.

By: Sherrie Van Houten

Sherrie Van Houten — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:21:47 +0000

While it was generous of Lamorello to announce the Devils would uphold the suspension at both NHL and Ahl levels, the truth is this decision was pretty much made for him. Under the CBA, Courmier, who is 19, can only play in the NHL or CHL, or the AHL team after his junior team’s season is ended. So it becomes quite easy for the Devils to “respect” the terms of the suspension.

By: calicapfan

calicapfan — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:54:31 +0000

And as of 6:30 eastern, per TSN, Cormier and the Huskies announce he will appeal, calling the suspension “too excessive.” So much for remorse. I only wish that when they review the suspension they would find it lacking and kick him out of hockey. Punk indeed.

By: Caps Blahg

Caps Blahg — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:53:43 +0000

We all should’ve been concerned when he said he models his game after Todd Bertuzzi.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:58:27 +0000

“Postscript on a Punk”? Why didn’t you just call it “Retread on a Rapscallion” or “Hatin’ on a Hooligan.”

Playing with passion is one thing. Cormier is just joining a long line of dumbasses in the NHL who get “FART! SMELL MY FINGER”-type attention for being dumbasses. McSorley, Avery, Tortorella, and now this moron. I hope his whole family gets punched in the face.

By: Bert Marchio

Bert Marchio — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:03:16 +0000

If Cormier has “character” issues he will not be with the Devils for long. Lou will not tolerate (he doesn’t even tolerate facial hair).

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:50:03 +0000

Cormier will probably practise with the New Jersey Devils and be put up in a penthouse suite in Long Island. That would be better than playing junior hockey in Noranda,Quebec. Seems like a reward for being a goon. Cormier wins this one.