March 10, 200422 yr did you see whathe did last night to Avs player Steve Moore? he blindsided him with a right hook then smashed his face into the ice Moore is out for the year anyone see this? thoughts?
March 10, 200422 yr I saw it. Bertuzzi was wrong for doing that. He says it's pay back because Moore knocked out Bertuzzi's teammate. I think he should be suspended for the rest of the season.
March 10, 200422 yr Author yes, Moore did take out Marcus Naslund but this was ridiculous Bertuzzi should be suspended until after the 1st round of the playoffs you can see the clip on espn.com
March 10, 200422 yr i saw it. the man is an idiot. how the f*** can he justify swinging at someone from the back and slamming him on the ice and trying to slam his head through the ice? i dont care what the guy did to naslund a few weeks before, fight him if you want revenge. this was just an idiotic b***h move. this is the same man that was "disgusted" at marty mcsorely and said the league needed to crackdown on this type of stuff.
March 10, 200422 yr 1 year suspension. End of story. There is absolutely no excuse for that kind of crap.
March 10, 200422 yr That was assault in my book. Give him a LONG suspension. Hugg has it about right.
March 10, 200422 yr Aside from being a criminal offense, that was beyond cowardly. First off, this was revenge for something that happened two games ago between these teams, but he didnt get revenge in the last game because it was close, this one was a blowout, so it didnt matter. Plus, Moore WAS involved in a fight in this game, it should have been over then. And then the way he went after him from behind, what an assanine coward. He should be behind bars, set a precedent.
March 10, 200422 yr kepp him out until his victim comes back and if that guy never comes back, neither should bertuzzi
March 10, 200422 yr kepp him out until his victim comes back and if that guy never comes back, neither should bertuzzi The "victim" isn't going to be back for a while. Concussion and a fractured neck? That's some pretty scary stuff.
March 10, 200422 yr Not only the NFL should deal with this, but the law force. There's no excuse for giving someone a concussion and breaking 3 vertebraes in someone's neck and on purpose, then giving some cop out excuse what didn't make things any better. I don't see that stuff happening in the NBA or NFL.
March 10, 200422 yr keep in mind it was a hockey game. he should be suspended and all that crap but there shouldnt be a police investigation. if there is a police investigation for this, then what about when theres 2 guys at it?!?!?!?!?! thats arrestable assault for any1 who is fighting in public (like at a bar or a club, etc.) y dont they do it on the hockey ring? all they do is get a penalty. thats it. this should be treated the same way
March 10, 200422 yr Not only the NFL should deal with this, but the law force. There's no excuse for giving someone a concussion and breaking 3 vertebraes in someone's neck and on purpose, then giving some cop out excuse what didn't make things any better. I don't see that stuff happening in the NBA or NFL. The NFL wtf? Todd Bertuzzi should be out for the rest of the year just like Marty McSorely.
March 10, 200422 yr NHL Decision On Bertuzzi Coming Thursday Av's Moore Suffers Fractured Neck POSTED: 2:54 p.m. EST March 9, 2004 UPDATED: 5:26 p.m. EST March 10, 2004 NEW YORK -- The NHL says a decision on Todd Bertuzzi's status has not been reached. The league plans to announce Thursday any sanctions against the Vancouver All-Star forward for his punch that left Colorado's Steve Moore hospitalized with a broken neck. Bertuzzi attended an hour-long hearing at the NHL office in Toronto Wednesday afternoon. At present, he's suspended indefinitely. The league's vice president and disciplinarian, Colin Campbell, will decide what happens to Bertuzzi. B.C. Solicitor General Rich Coleman and Vancouver police are investigating the punch. Moore will miss the rest of the NHL season with a fractured neck. Bertuzzi punched Moore in the head from behind, then jumped on his back and drove him face-first into the ice, knocking him unconscious. Moore, who scored a goal earlier in the game, laid motionless in a puddle of blood before being carted off on a stretcher. The Avalanche said Moore also sustained a concussion and deep facial cuts, and he'll remain hospitalized in Vancouver indefinitely. Police in Vancouver are investigating the incident. Bertuzzi received a match penalty for his actions, which comes with an automatic review by the NHL. "It was disgusting," Avalanche defenseman Derek Morris said. "I haven't seen anything like that in my seven years of playing hockey. This was premeditated, this was the worst thing I've seen." A disciplinary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at the league's office in Toronto. In 57 games this season, his first full season with the Avalanche, Moore has five goals and 12 points. Bertuzzi has 17 goals and 43 assists this season. This is the second time in recent years Vancouver police have become involved in an on-ice hit at an NHL game. Marty McSorley was charged for hitting then-Vancouver Canuck Donald Brashear with his stick in February 2000. McSorley received a conditional sentence for assault with a weapon, and his one-year suspension from the NHL ended his 17-year career. Copyright 2004. Courtesy of SportsNetwork.
March 11, 200422 yr There should be a police investigation, because the league's punishment will mean nothing when the NHL's next season won't start until that one-year suspension is over, or that he can just go to Europe.
March 11, 200422 yr Author good to see that Bertuzzi had a heartfelt press conference this afternoon nice to see he shows compassion
March 11, 200422 yr good to see that Bertuzzi had a heartfelt press conference this afternoon nice to see he shows compassion Yeah, I am watching it now but it's not gonna help him from getting suspended or investigated.
March 11, 200422 yr TORONTO -- Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks was suspended for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs by the NHL on Thursday for attacking Colorado's Steve Moore. In addition, Bertuzzi's eligibility for next season will be determined by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman before the start of training camp. The Canucks were also fined $250,000. Bertuzzi slugged Moore in the side of the head late in Monday night's 9-2 victory by the Avalanche. He hit Moore from behind and drove his head into the ice. Moore landed face-first -- with the 245-pound Bertuzzi on top of him -- and lay in a pool of blood for several minutes before he was removed on a stretcher. Moore is out for the season with a broken neck. He also sustained a concussion and deep cuts on his face, and remained hospitalized in Vancouver. NHL vice presidents Bill Daly and Colin Campbell are scheduled to comment on the decision later Thursday. A tearful Bertuzzi apologized Wednesday night to Moore. "Steve, I just want to apologize for what happened out there. I had no intention of hurting you. I feel awful for what transpired," Bertuzzi said, reading a statement. They were his first public comments since Monday night, when he punched Moore in the side of the head during the third period of Colorado's victory. Under the collective bargaining agreement, based on his average annual salary, Bertuzzi will forfeit at least $501,926.39. The Canucks will put that amount the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. Bertuzzi, who didn't take questions from the assembled media, spoke while standing alongside his wife, Julie, agent Pat Morris and members of the Canucks management staff. He choked up three times during his three-minute address. Bertuzzi met briefly with teammates before addressing reporters. "To the game of hockey and the fans of Vancouver, for the kids that watch this game, I am truly story," Bertuzzi said. "I don't play the game that way. I'm not a mean-spirited person, and I'm sorry for what happened." B.C. Solicitor General Rich Coleman and Vancouver police are investigating the punch, the second time in four years police have looked into an on-ice hit at an NHL game in the city. Bertuzzi's punch appeared to be retaliation for an open-ice hit Moore delivered to Canucks captain Markus Naslund last month, knocking him out for three games. Vancouver players vowed to get even with Moore for that hit, which wasn't penalized. In February 2000, former Boston Bruin Marty McSorley was charged for hitting then-Canuck Donald Brashear with his stick. McSorley was convicted of assault with a weapon, but he received an 18-month conditional discharge, meaning no jail time and no criminal record after probation. The league suspended him for a year, ending his 17-year NHL career. When Moore's condition improves, he'll be transferred to Craig Hospital in Denver and evaluated by neurosurgeons, the Avalanche said. "Steve knows he has the support of the entire Avalanche family and hockey fans throughout the world," said Pierre Lacroix, Avalanche president and general manager. Bertuzzi was an All-Star last season when he was fifth in the league in scoring. This year, he was an All-Star again and has 60 points. ESPN.com
March 12, 200422 yr Not only the NFL should deal with this, but the law force. There's no excuse for giving someone a concussion and breaking 3 vertebraes in someone's neck and on purpose, then giving some cop out excuse what didn't make things any better. I don't see that stuff happening in the NBA or NFL. The NFL wtf? yeah another blonde moment by Isabell, I have no idea where the hell I got NFL from.
March 12, 200422 yr good to see that Bertuzzi had a heartfelt press conference this afternoon nice to see he shows compassion I think that conference was bulls***. Just like Wilbon said on PTI, he LIED. He was sorry for what happened, not what he did. He made it seem like "it was an accident"...ok how the hell is that an accident..he accidentally threw those punches...accidentally still threw him to the ice and STILL threw punches? The least thing you could do is fess up to what you did.
March 12, 200422 yr Hockey is Hockey, but that was crossing the line...The punishment he recieved today I believe was fair, along with what will take place with the law What I do believe is straight up bullsh*t is his team being fined for not controlling their players. He acted by himself, he makes his own decisions the team cannot do that for him. He should get the fine, not the team. Sure you can criticize the team... but a quarter million dollar fine for someone else's actions is uncalled for
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