Betruzzi Suspended - Todd Betruzzi received at least a 17 game suspension, and possibly could get more depending on the NHL at the start of training camp. Good. He should get more. I love the game of hockey, and nothing is better than a heavy hit in the corner, a clean, open ice hit, or a couple of enforcers slugging it out, but what Todd Betruzzi did was just wrong. He broke the guy’s neck. Moore had no idea what was about to happen and had no chance to defend himself. Quoting a mournful Betruzzi:

“These comments are for Steve. I had no intention of hurting you.”

You sucker punched him and then fell on him. Of course you intended to hurt him. If you did not intend to hurt him then you would have kept your hands on your hockey stick and skated away from him. Mr. Betruzzi is lucky, in my opinion, for the suspension he received. I believe he should be suspended for the rest of this season, this post season, and the entire season next year. Thoughtless actions like Betruzzi’s need to have a harsh consequence.