Law 010: Principles of Sentencing (for Dilettantes)

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BoA On The Principles Of Sentencing
Published 5/16/2007 by JP at Japers' Rink
... Normally I don't devote a post to telling you what to go read - that's what the sidebar widget is for - but this post over at Battle of Alberta deserves a bit more of a prompt. If you're interested at all in theories of criminal justice and/or how sports leagues discipline their players, it's a must read. Labels:

Pronger suspended for G4
Published 5/16/2007 by Earl Sleek at The Battle of California
... Quite a conversation we've got going in the previous drinky post (apologies for the language and hyperbole) on comparative fanbases, so I thought I'd create a quick post for people to talk about the other big news: Chris Pronger being suspended one game for his head-first board of Detroit's Tomas Holmstrom (assist: Rob Niedermayer). Here's the hit, by the way. Many issues here: a) What do you think about the length of the suspension? Too much, not enough, or just right? (BTW: Read Matt's post at BoA for a really good perspective on suspensions in general.) b) What do you think this means for the rest of the series? Can the Ducks negotiate a home game without the big blueliner, or does this pretty much cost Anaheim the series? c) Given the outcome of last night's game, does it even matter? So, Pronger suspension comments here, fanbase comments on the other post. Go nuts.

A Brief Defense Of David Stern
Published 5/17/2007 by Eric at Off Wing Opinion
... Battle of Alberta -- was it only a year ago that I was there seemingly every day of the week -- Matt Fenwick has a very thought-provoking post on why he believes that the NHL's system of supplementary discipline is superior to the NBA's . In the main, Matt is entirely correct. He notes that while plenty of folks might take issue with Colin Campbell's decisions... I think Colin Campbell could be better at his job, but I wouldn't want it myself, and don't envy him. If there's two things I hope readers take away, these are them: 1. It is just and proper that NHL supplementary discipline is evaluated case-by-case and takes everything into account: the act, the injury (if any), the situation. While the NHL VP's best judgement seems crappy sometimes, the alternatives are worse. 2. Next time you're reacting to a light suspension for a dangerous hit, and are tempted to say, "It shouldn't matter

Chris Pronger’s Hit on Holmstrom
Published 5/17/2007 by Tyler at NHL Digest- Hockey News and Equipment Reviews
... Battle of Alberta Gives us a deep lesson in law. 

More On The NBA, The NHL And Justice On The Playing Field
Published 5/18/2007 by Eric at Off Wing Opinion
... : First, let me go on the record as saying that in the event that a vote comes up to change the rules about suspensions for players leaving the bench, I will vote against changing it. Why ? Because its incredibly simple to educate players about the rule. Its a rule they fully understand and they understand the consequences of violating the rule. That makes the NBA stronger because it removes uncertainty. Can it result in a game(s) being impacted , yes. However, that impact results from an action a player knew violated the rules and was a mistake. There is no uncertainty about it. All they had to do was not leave the bench. I actually think that more rules need to be iron clad like the "don't leave the bench rule". Whenever we can remove discretion in enforcement from the NBA the game is better for it. Which, of course, is the exact opposite conclusion that Matt Fenwick drew over at BOA when