weblogs.newsday.com - 11/23/2008
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It's unbelievable that NHL hockey operations director Colin Campbell can find a way to conclude that Devils defenseman Mike Mottau did not deliver a head shot to Frans Nielsen, a play that ultimately resulted in the Islanders losing their second-line center for 8-12 weeks with multiple leg ...
lighthousehockey.com - 11/18/2008
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lighthousehockey.com —
Islanders coach Scott Gordon is running an exciting,
up-tempo system that's getting noticed around the league: proving...
that just because your team is rebuilding doesn't mean you have to watch dull, trapping hockey.
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Why every NHL fan should hope the Islanders succeed
fromtherink.com - 11/17/2008
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fromtherink.com —
I've been catching good chunks of quite
a few Islanders games lately, which is a bit...
of a strange thing to say given the roster they're icing these days. But I had a chance in the off-season to chat with coach Scott Gordon , then with ...
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Islanders' situation critical without new rink
lighthousehockey.com - 11/20/2008
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How *does* Campbell's Magic Suspension Ball work?
Lighthouse Hockey —
How *does* Campbell's Magic Suspension Ball work?
"In his infinite wisdom, Campbell decided it wasn't a head shot and, therefore, deserved only a two-game suspension. ... Apparently, the league decided Mottau didn't follow through cleanly and clearly to the ...
Bridgeport 4, Philadelphia 2: Sillinger/Hunter
NEW YORK ISLANDER FAN CENTRAL —
Newsday: Greg Logan in the Islanders Newsday blog has Trent Hunter's comments on the hit by Mike Mottau against Frans Nielsen while the beatwriter had some very strong criticism for Colin Campbell where among several things felt his actions undermined the precedent he was attempting to set when he suspended Thomas Pock. ...
Playing a Little Catchup
Islanders Outsider by Ken Rosenblatt —
Before this game at the Forum Bell Centre gets too deep, we need to award some Fantasy Stars for the weekend games at New Jersey and Buffalo. But, first, I just wanted to mention that there have been some excellent responses to the Mike Mottau suspension. Among them, I particularly enjoyed reading Greg Logan, ...
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"Heads" Of State!!!!
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com 11/22/2008 — Another hit to the head stirs up controversy. Mike Mottau clearly hit Franz Nielsen in the head. The question becomes now what kind of punishment does the NHL hand out? Do they throw the book at him or do they slap him on the wrist or pat him on the back like they did with Doug Weight?
Colliton replaces Nielsen
weblogs.newsday.com 11/22/2008 — Just got the word. Center Frans Nielsen did not accompany the islanders on their flight to Buffalo last night after suffering apparent head and leg injuries when he was leveled by an elbow from Devils defenseman Mike Mottau Friday night at ...
Bad news: Frans Nielsen out 8-12 weeks
weblogs.newsday.com 11/22/2008 — Devils defenseman Mike Mottau received two games from the NHL for his elbow to the head of Islanders center Frans Nielsen Friday night at the Prudential Center. Nielsen received 8-12 weeks on the injured list -- a span of up to 36 games -- from ...
Nielsen Out 2-3 Months
islandersoutsider.blogspot.com 11/23/2008 — When I heard that Frans Nielsen was walking around in good spirits last night, I was optimistic that the injuries he suffered as a result of the Mike Mottau hit weren't too severe. Unfortunately, the limp accompanying his walk was symptomatic of ...
Mottau KOs Nielsen
islandersoutsider.blogspot.com 11/24/2008 — After watching numerous replays of the Mike Mottau hit on Frans Nielsen (thanks to hockeyfights.com on youtube ), I am very much looking forward to seeing how Colin Campbell handles this incident in light of the league's recent statement on hits ...
No Mottau or Madden for Sunday —
In Lou We Trust
From reports from the NHL and Tom Gulitti at Fire & Ice , the Devils will be without Mike Mottau and John Madden on Sunday's late afternoon game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
There was controversy in last night's game, as Mike Mottau elbowed Frans Nielsen right in the chin in the third ...
Not Happy With The Suspension Length Of Mattau —
KK Hockey
from Chris Botta of NYI Point Blank,
Two games for Mottau. Laughable…
The Islanders, on the other hand, prefaced their comments with the poetry of “I know Mike Mottau and Mike Mottau is not a dirty player…” Please. As Don La Greca said so eloquently on our radio ...
Devils D Mottau out for elbowing —
FOXSports.com News for NHL
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen.
The Devils announced his suspension the day after the game with the Islanders.
Mottau came across the ...
Devils D Mottau suspended 2 games (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NHL News
New Jersey defenseman Mike Mottau received a two-game suspension from the NHL on Saturday for elbowing New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen. The Devils announced his suspension the day after the game with the Islanders. Mottau came across the ice ...
