More suspensions….

Scott Hartnell’s hit on Cheechoo: no penalty

Scott Hartnell’s double-game-misconduct in game 2: no penalty

Alex Radulov’s trying to break Steve Bernier’s neck: one game.

Brad May punching Johnsson: three games.

Sean Hill failing the “pee test”: 20 games

Not to make light of using a banned substance (steroids? amphetamines?) but — don’t the suspensions seem a bit, well, lopsided?

I’m not suggesting Sean Hill’s penalty should be reduced. But doesn’t the way the league treats bad play on ice seem — weak? compared to peeing in a cup and missing?

Let’s double all on-ice suspensions. It migth make some guys think twice about hitting from behind….

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