As we prepare to work on a Buffalo Sabres game seven preview, someone tell us how Mike Richards will not only escape a suspension, but only received a two minute minor for this vicious cheap shot on Tim Connolly. If there’s any doubt about Richards’ intention on this play, focus in on the 10-14 second portion of this clip, when it’s clear as day his arms are fully extending Connolly head first into the boards.
Connolly has already been ruled out of Tuesday’s deciding game because of this hit.
This was Richards’ second cheap shot of the series. He was already issued a five minute major for elbowing Patrick Kaleta in the face during game four. Speaking of… If this was Kaleta doing the hitting he’d be gone for at least five games. Take a stand against a player regardless of his status in the league for once, Mr. Bettman.
You are all a bunch of cry babies. Wheres the 5 minute major on Kaleta for opening the bench door to let Zerdev fall in. Could have got hurt there but you all cry about Richards putting up his elbow to defend himself from a well known dirty player. And Connely is a baby Richards pushed him not even lunging into him. If he would have followed thru then I’d agree for punishment. But he didn’t. Go cry to your mommy’s. LET’S GO FLYERS!!!!!WOOOOOO!!!!
Clean hit.
How in the world can Mike Richards of the Flyers not be suspended for his career ending boarding of Tim Connelly of the Sabres on Sunday??? Connelly has a history of concussions… He’s out and he was a valuable player.