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Darren Helm on the mend

Brendan Shanahan makes no sense, and we have a theory.

Found December 31, 2011 on The Pensblog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brendan Shanahan
TEAMS: New Jersey Devils

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There is a reason we weren't jerking off about Brendan Shanahan like everyone else when he announced his new suspension plans. Deryk Engelland, who had no history, got three games for his " illegal hit." But Raffi Torres, who had prior history, got a mere fine for this vicious hit: Are you serious? We have a theory. When a hit gets attention, a suspension occurs. When a hit doesn't get attention, it gets buried. Brendan Shanahan sucks.
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