Hearing for Soucy, Fine for Zadorov, Leafs Interview Berube, May 13th Preview 

It's actually disgusting how many gambling ads there are.

Spot on about gambling. Very ridiculous amount of focus on it for sports

Every time you say Silovs, I hear Shelob, and I picture a giant spider in net.

“Rabbits eat cardboard, it’s fine”

Shannon talking about the gambling ads and the first video when i scroll down is an ad for BetMGM

Hi Shannon. I normally don’t comment on your videos but I just wanted to say I appreciate your channel and fair coverage. This my first year watching a full season of hockey and it’s so much fun and all your videos have really helped me get into the game more and understand it better. Keep up the great work!

Oilers, Canucks series is getting personal real quick.

soucy makes sense but if they are going to fine zadorov for the cross check, why not mcdavid for the slash? both after the whistle and neither to cause injury?

I was primarily an NBA fan and it was the ridiculous bias in officiating that actually killed my interest and got me into hockey. I’m actually relieved because hockey is the best sport in the world and now find it to be a hobby of mine to stay fit!

Didn’t mcdavid two hand slash soucy beforehand?

Watched Zadorov with the Flames, and when Van picked him up I said you’ll love the physical play and the touch of offense he brings, but you’ll hate thee give aways and bad penalties.

Happy for Silovs! I absolutely LOVE IT when almost becomes OUT OF CONTROL and makes name for themselves!

agreed, the gambling stuff is getting old fast! I'll never use those apps or sites, but they are very annoying.

It would be hilarious if you put out a shirt that says, “The ref is told that he sucks”

How about count the number of times the word "bet" is shown or said? Like imagine if every game meant seeing "smoke" 100 times. You can't drink a beer in ads, but this is fine?

There is no way that someone can think Soucy intended to get him in the face right?

I could not get up in front of thousands of viewers and be as objective as you are Shannon. I'd be in the comment section calling out all the stupid opinions out there (I'm sure some of my opinions are stupid) I appreciate your content. For how often you talk about hockey, I never find myself complete at odds with what you are saying. You have a balanced take on things. Thank you for your hard work. You add a level of enjoyment to my favorite past time that I am forever grateful for.

Thanks for the daily hockey coverage, as always!

With the amount of gambling ads during games you can't convince me refs aren't betting on their own games now. They 100% have money on the games

Skinner has only had 2 games above .900 these playoffs and has career .881 and 3.49 GAA in 20 total playoff games. The dude is anti-clutch and needs to be stapled to the bench. It's not his fault that the Campbell signing ended up being a dumpster fire and that he got thrust into a position he's not capable of holding but still.

Gambling ads getting a bit too annoying. It's hockey not horse racing.

I remember latvia's insane run at WC last year. absolutely insane underdog run. in the net, for me an unknown goalie. Silovs. what a story

So there’s a fine for cross checking mcdavid but a sucker punch that sends the bruins captain out of the series is nothing? The nhl is a joke of a league

Hope you're feeling better this morning Shannon. Not sarcasm! I really mean it.

imo we need to have a conversation with our elected officials about protecting our children from becoming addicted to gambling .

Time to pull Skinner and play Jack Campbell. He has a history of repairing his game in the AHL and then backstopping his way to the NHL

“Imagine if they did that for alcohol” Like all the beer commercials? And the Jäegermeister ads on the boards?

How do you feel about Soucy being suspended while Hyman's cross check to Zadorov's head which resulted in stitches 1 second after and Hyman doesn't even get a fine?

So hits from behind on Petterson and Mikhayev, dangerous slew foot by Kane on Hughes and missed double minor on Mcdavid, but Soucey and Canucks the ones getting supsensions, checks out

I feel bad for Cabbie. He had a real job years ago. Now he is their betting expert. I'd bet money he doesn't even have a university math degree.

I don't think the NHL officiating rigs the game for one team vs another, I just think they are incredibly bad at their job

In what world should this be suspension lmfao NHL never stop being a joke of a league

I love the breakdown of "Maybe im not a Benn fan"

"Fans call one. The Refs don't". Black lettering on a grey hoodie. Would buy one in a second.

It's interesting what stats people pick and choose to recognize. Skinner had some of the most unlucky goals beat him in the Kings series. They were non-factor goals that didn't end up hurting them but they definitely hurt his numbers. Now because he has won the same round twice, people say okay take out those games you won and then look how bad the numbers are. Well of course the stats in losses are worse. That's like asking a sales guy "On average, how many units did you sell a month? Okay now take away every month where you finished in the top of your team". He hasn't been his best, no denying that. However, more with Skinner than any other goalie in the league, when the team wins it's completely the team in front of him, and when they lose, its all the goalie. He was a huge reason they are in the playoffs.

with so many gambling ads there just trying to get people addicted and losses are there money

How does Soucy get a suspension after the Bennet stuff and the nutmag on Hoglander get nothing. Crazy Stuff

How is McDavid not getting any attention to having started that mess with a two handed stick swing?!?!

When do we get to see fentanyl ads you think?

Regarding the ads every single game, I actually made a post on my Twitter about this. It's so disgusting how many gambling ads there are on the television, and even on the livestreams (I'm looking at YOU, Sportsnet!). Every single time a commercial is up, every single time, it's a sports betting commercial. They're so cringe! My country has enough addicts as it is, and children watch the game! They're creating future (and even current) addicts at an alarming pace shoving it in people's faces every single time a commercial break occurs and it's distasteful just how offensive some of them are (especially the one that constantly makes fun of Americans; You could TELL it's completely phony and two-faced). It's also so dishonest and disturbing because they have all kinds of things that make it look like you could get rich instantly when really you run the very serious (and probable) risk of bankrupting yourself.

In regards to the officiating in the NHL I don't think they are favouring a team I just think they aren't doing a good job.

Soucy looked like he was trying to get his stick at Connors mid section. With how low his stick was I don't think he expected Connor's face to be down so far. Interesting that stick to the face is hearing worthy but Connor getting Quinn in the face, which looked on video actually intentional, isn't even a penalty. 🤔

But nothing for McJesus who instigated the fight?

Once someone's hair is completely grey and they witness something that gives them grey hair, does that mean their total hair increases potentially reversing any hair loss they may have had prior?

I can understand the suspension to Soucy, but if that's the standard then shouldn't Hyman get one too? He cross checked Zadorov in the head just a few seconds later, and Zadorov reportedly had to get stitches as a result. And if you hit Zadorov in the head, you were REALLY going high.

306 - 4 and all we needed was 4!! Lets go!!

I can't find your review of Islanders season and what needs to be done for next season. I've seen lots of videos of teams that didn't qualify and teams that were eliminated. Can't find Isles. Please someone send me the link.

lol 306 to 4. Beautiful. I will say, Cole won't come out of the lineup but without Soucy that largely makes it seem that Juulsen will slot in, which will have Cole moving over to the left side, where I think he plays a lot better. The key will be that Juulsen not focus too much on hitting. But it does mean the rejoining of the Chaos Zoo (Myers-Giraffe + Zadorov-Rhino) which could be a lot of fun tomorrow night.

Skinner until 2 goals are scored in 7 shots (par for course right now, which is ridiculous), then you pull.

watching Shilov gives me the same vibe that Matt Murray gave me in the 2016 & 2017 playoffs just made of stone and seemingly impossible to rattle

Do you know if its possible for a ref to refuse to ref a game? I have to say if i was a ref i would refuse to ref games for the Canucks or the bruins because I would worry that I would be biased

Gambling isn't even legal in my state, but it's still annoying just how many ads there are about it. It also raises questions aboht the league's integrity.

Soucy and Zadorov are calls made (and what about McDavid swinging his stick at Soucy?) and what about all those calls missed?

Completely bull suspension. Any other player starts a scrum and recives retaliation nothing happens.

Love going to games and having people tell me how bad the officials are, and telling them it's not a penalty if we trip over the blue line. And it is a penalty if we hit them in the face. This is pretty straightforward. Last night when the camera angle would change to a ice level camera, we'd see the house ads instead of the overlay, so we got twice the gambling ads. Double density gambling ads. It was awesome.

Either Zadorov or Soucy were getting a game, nucks would probably take what's developed. Hyman has to be looked at though, surely there's more intent to the head area there.

hiring a coach who had one lucky season and expecting miracles is a very leafs thing to do

Hi Shannon. I completely agree with you about all of the gambling advertising. It’s everywhere in sports broadcasting. I would also include the ads for “help” with gambling in this list. I find them disingenuous to say the least. I also agree that gambling commercials should be categorized with alcohol and tobacco advertising. My dad used to say that, if you need to bet on a game or sport to make it interesting, then you are really not that interested in sports. I love the channel and thank you for making everyone feel welcome, even us long suffering Toronto fans.

i don't normally chime in on playoff drama that being said i do feel compelled tday. i am a lifelong oilers fan so self analysis is more than a hobby. the issues? skinner? depth? bad pk? beyond reproach is the pp, oh and we are outshooting vancouver by a ton. and we have offensive zone posession numbers off the charts. every game a tight affair we're down 2 -1. i put my office pool dough on oilers in seven. its early. great channel shannon. even though you're a nuckle fan i enjoy your content immensely.

McDavid has plot armor

4:08 thanks Shannon

I agree on your take re gambling.

4 posts for the Oilers and Silovs with 42 saves. That was nuts Canucks got that one. Good job on special teams too, from an Oilers fan.

Love you THG, you know puck and go Canucks baby!💙

Can we have a betting line for how many gambling ads will be shown/second?

Bias. Was there a fine for the spear on hoglaner? Hit by nurse on pettersson? Fine for mcdavid slash?

Looking at the history with the Perron and Reilly suspensions the NHL is going to suspend any crosscheck to the face. Which I'm fine with regardless of who started it or who the antagonist or recipient is or how heated things were.

Ridiculous that Soucy gets a suspension for that when McDavid has gotten away with everything this series. Literally two hand slashes after Soucy pushes him, but nothing for him? Outrageous

Love the comment on NBA officiating!!! So true!

Yesterday: 1-1 Record: 32-26 Today: NYR, COL

But nothing for McJesus who instigated the fight

You should have a "Hey ref, good job!" t-shirt.

I thought in person hearing only equaled a suspension not a regular hearing

So did McBum get fined for his slash?

I don't buy the "officials favoring one team more than the other" narrative, but the overall consistency, quality, and response (or lack thereof) from DoPS make it difficult to take this league seriously anymore. I've watched hockey for more than 25 years now and I can't remember a time when it was ever this poorly managed. The refs and DoPS need to be held accountable and answer to the media.

Such a sick hat.

Is Mcdavid getting suspended for the slash after the whistle?

So crazy! Ads for Gambling gotta be 60-75 per game for sure

I notice you’re not talking about Hyman INTENTIONALLY cross checking Zadorov to the face, but only discussing Soucy’s accidental one??

You could take bets on how many gambling ads show up.

Go Stars!

2:49 Edmonton should put Darnell Nurse in net

I'm a Bruins fan, but I'm not very upset about the bad officiating last night because I've seen it for decades and I know that the Panthers will probably win this series regardless. That being said, I would think that between his antics this season and intentionally injuring Matthew Knies last year, Sam Bennett should be getting more attention from the Department of Player Safety.

As a Leaf fan I believe Boudreau would be a perfect fit for Head Coach of the Leafs!!!

Have to disagree with you Shannon on going with Skinner next game. His save percentage is .793 this series! But if I was a Canucks I would sure want him back in!

McDavid going unpunished for his second slash in two games... shocker. If they dont punish him when he draws blood, then dont expect it any other time... its really disgraceful how little he has done to earn the amount of coddling he has clearly gotten

Shannon for Commissioner!

You should put merch out saying “fans call a penalty, the ref doesn’t “. 😊

Some of these takes about McDavid's slash are brutal. It was a little more than a tap and on a very well padded area. I also don't personally think it looks like Soucy meant to catch him in the face.

Shannon, are you not forgetting the scrum before the hideous transactions? I'm talking about the two hand slash by McDavid and then the X-Check by Hyman on Zadorov's face.

Nobody can really honestly think he meant to crosscheck McDavid in the face, right? I thought it obvious that Zadorov’s crosscheck pushed him forward and Soucy’s crosscheck was meant for the chest but hit his lowered head. Do I think it was still a penalty and even possibly major? Absolutely. A suspension? No chance…

Hyman did worse to Zadorov after the crosscheck. It's ignored because McBaby is the golden Boi with all the attention.

I saw on RU-vid today the odds for the next headcoach of the jets. #1 Scott arniel, #2 Todd McLellan, #3 was Craig berube. I don't know how accurate that is but it was interesting to see

With all the gambling I would think the league would make teams give a detailed injury report like the NFL. Hockey only makes a fraction of the popularity and tv money but still if I'm betting on a game I would like to know how injured the players are if they are still in line up. Any thoughts?

THG should start a sportsbook for gambling on the gambling. What are the betting odds for Over or under 60 ads per game?

I think the Soucy cross check came across worse (no pun intended), because of the Zadorov cross check moments prior to it. I don't think the hit to the head was intentional as it looked. I think the suspension will be like 2-3 games, rather than 5+

Like Tochett says if Soucy is out , then.... next guy up !!, lol. Good ol Rick.

Time to call up Campbell guys. Sucks for Soucy, Edmonton will be happy that Cole will be playing more. Man's helped Edmonton get 3 goals

2-0 yesterday, 35-22 overall. Picks: NYR/ DAL

As a Canucks fan. Please start Skinner next game haha