Grier Fined $1,000

by Mr. Plank on Nov 27, 2008 5:20 PM PST in Sharks News

Mike Grier

#25 / Right Forward / San Jose Sharks

Height: 6-1

Weight: 225

Born: Jan 05, 1975

San Jose's Mike Grier has escaped suspension for his hit on Chicago's Aaron Johnson in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime victory Wednesday night, Sportsnet has learned.

Instead, Grier was fined $1,000 after he hit Johnson into the boards in the second period. Johnson remained on the ice for several minutes before leaving the game. Grier was given a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct.

I explained my reasoning as to why I though Grier should get a three game suspension in the San Jose-Chicago wrap up comments, and still stand by that assertion. That being said, I'm not complaining.

Chime in again if you feel it's necessary. After this weekend (Dallas and Phoenix back to back) I doubt we'll be talking about it.

No word on the severity of Johnson's injury, but I assume he'll be day to day.

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Great picture of Grier

Fear The Fin: Gloating during the season, crying during the playoffs.

by Matthew_Taylor on Nov 27, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions

Looks like he's either suffered a traumatic brain injury or is on drugs

Since this is the NHL, either of those is quite possible.

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Nov 27, 2008 11:07 PM PST up reply actions

A rare FTF appearance from PT?

by mattman on Nov 27, 2008 11:21 PM PST up reply actions

QOTM oh wait…

by idunno723 on Nov 28, 2008 10:03 AM PST up reply actions

You might be right- after all, the NHL considers anabolic steroids drugs ;)

Nice to have you stop by PT.

Fear The Fin: Where the second round is overrated.

by Mr. Plank on Nov 27, 2008 11:47 PM PST up reply actions

Not sure how I feel about this...

On the one hand, I’m happy to have Grier in our lineup, especially for our penalty kill. On the other, a “penalty” this light doesn’t exactly discourage similar behavior across the league.

Here’s hoping Johnson gets well soon.

by Mr. K. on Nov 27, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions

I’m not terribly happy about the non-action here, either. I thought it should be a couple games, and still do. The NHL is so inconsistent, and this is another case of that. I’d prefer the Sharks stay clean, and that was not. No blemishes on the karma, guys!

by schtimpy27 on Nov 28, 2008 12:46 PM PST up reply actions