Post by Rangers GM on May 6, 2013 21:19:42 GMT -5
Tonight's game between the Rangers and Devils in New Jersey had a harsh display when Ken Daneyko of the Devils gave a cheap shot to Rangers goaltender Greg Stefan during the 3rd period of the very high scoring contest. At 10:50 into the 3rd period, the big Devils defenseman clocked the Rangers backup goalie with a violent elbow to the back of the head that had the entire Rangers bench and players fuming, including Rangers coach Don Cherry, who was said to be less than impressed with the display.
"I think it's flat out disgusting." Cherry said in a statement after the game. "The contest wasn't even that much of a blowout, they were close the entire time and yet that kind of thing happens? Flat out classless act"
The league handed down a 5 game suspension to Daneyko following the incident. Greg Stefan was pulled from the game and was examined by Rangers medical staff, who reported that despite some dizziness, was thankfully feeling fine from the incident.
"There's no excuse of that sort of thing... I think the next time we play them and that guy is on the ice, he better keep a close eye out at all times." said Rangers forward Cam Neely, who immediately came to the defense of Stefan following the incident.
GM Atkinson is said to be pleased with the league's decision and that the team cannot focus too much on this and quickly be ready to go tomorrow night against the Blackhawks. As a safety precaution, Mike Vernon will get the start in goal.
"I think it's flat out disgusting." Cherry said in a statement after the game. "The contest wasn't even that much of a blowout, they were close the entire time and yet that kind of thing happens? Flat out classless act"
The league handed down a 5 game suspension to Daneyko following the incident. Greg Stefan was pulled from the game and was examined by Rangers medical staff, who reported that despite some dizziness, was thankfully feeling fine from the incident.
"There's no excuse of that sort of thing... I think the next time we play them and that guy is on the ice, he better keep a close eye out at all times." said Rangers forward Cam Neely, who immediately came to the defense of Stefan following the incident.
GM Atkinson is said to be pleased with the league's decision and that the team cannot focus too much on this and quickly be ready to go tomorrow night against the Blackhawks. As a safety precaution, Mike Vernon will get the start in goal.
