Controversy is swirling around the National Hockey League once again, and this time, Montreal fans are at the center of the storm. As the playoffs heat up, frustration is mounting over what many see as inconsistent and unfair decisions from the league’s top officials. From questionable officiating to baffling choices by the Department of Player Safety, the Canadiens and their supporters have watched in disbelief as dangerous plays have gone unpunished, leaving players vulnerable and fans outraged.

Now, to make matters even more bewildering, the NHL has launched an investigation into a seemingly harmless warmup incident involving a friendly exchange between players—an action that has left both teams and the hockey community scratching their heads. With sanctions now looming for a lighthearted moment on the ice, while more serious infractions are ignored, questions about the league’s priorities are louder than ever. As news of a hefty fine breaks, the sense of injustice only grows, fueling debate and disappointment throughout Montreal and beyond.

Jun 8, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Gary Bettman Commissioner of the NHL during a press conference prior to the game against the Florida Panters and Edmonton Oilers in game one of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The National Hockey League is not making any friends in Montreal since the start of the playoffs.

Whether it’s due to questionable officiating or questionable decisions from the Department of Player Safety, there are certainly questions to be asked.

In both cases, Canadiens players took dangerous cross-checks to the face, and in both cases, the National Hockey League completely turned a blind eye.

Not even a simple meaningful fine.

Anyway, where am I going with this? Toward something even more ridiculous.

The NHL is investigating an “incident” that happened during a warmup this week

It’s ridiculous.

“Sources indicate that the NHL is investigating an incident that occurred during the warmup before Game 3 between the Leafs and Senators. […]

Let’s see where this leads us…”

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And what is this “incident”?

Well, it’s Nick Cousins taking a shot toward opposing goaltender Anthony Stolarz, just for laughs, since the two are friends off the ice.

At the press conference, the Ottawa Senators players and coaches were laughing about the situation, because it’s just that ridiculous.

So, you’re not dreaming.

The NHL might punish Nick Cousins quite severely for a friendly shot directed at his friend during warmups, yet this same NHL did nothing for two dangerous cross-checks to the faces of Montreal Canadiens players.

Incredible.

We will keep you updated on developments, but sanctions are expected according to experts following this case.

Update: The NHL has finally decided to drop the hammer with a big fine on Cousins and the Senators organization!

Incredible..