So it’s interference, with an elbow to the head. Def a 5 minute penalty. Not sure if suspension is warranted though.
DomBomb903
Easy suspy
Dmitry_Scorrlov
Bunting is a clown. Maybe a 1 game but anything more is a bit much.
Shit like this is why this team hasn’t won a playoff series in almost 20 years, though.
NhlBeerWeed
Based on people’s response to the Dumba hit he should probably be kicked out of the league
MEROVlNGlAN
Bunting channeling his inner Kadri.
HelpMe285
Definitely looks like he drove/positioned his shoulder into the head reason. Suspension for sure. At least 1 game.
BubbaSpanks
Definitely…what the hell was he thinking! Geez
LedTasso83
/u/savevideo
Acceptable-Fold-3192
No
ZucchiniUsual7370
Sure. 3 game suspension should keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs.
BigBitty68
No
ChaWolfMan
I hope the ice is okay where he fell
TotalJimi
1 game maybe.
TalkToMeGooch
The principal point of contact was the head with his elbow while leaning in/up. This warrants a suspension regardless of intent (although he knew what he was doing). He should/will be suspended.
MrJeffA17
I honestly didn’t want them to dress him tonight. Even without this bullshit, his rep with the refs is a detriment. Suspend him for 6
LastLegBandit
PK applauded Buntings technique, and said it was like watching himself out there if he were to wear blue & white
greekverse
Even if he was if Cernak miss time its a bigger loss to Tampa.
RayPetersonn
Penalty I can see, but no way should that be a suspension
Tiedyeinstein
27 games
GrizzlyIsland22
Has he been suspended before?
Stewy_stewart
Shameful seeing all the leafs fans comment on it on Instagram. Saying it’s clean and it’s good they’re injuring Tampa players
Sad-Contribution4557
1 game
mmpa78
1000000000% interference
Ben_Pharten
Illegal bunt detected
RennyRennehan
Did nobody feel this about McNabes hit as well? Rocked him with an elbow too..
Babock93
Interference head shot. Easy suspension
oilfan77
How many MORE times are we gonna ask « should Bunting be suspended? » There have been so many questionable plays by this fool trying to hurt guys.
Justin_Holl_The_Best
Ya he should be. I was at this game and my first reaction was Bunting is channeling Kadri’s energy. Absolute dumb fuck
HoosierDaddy901
What was it he should have done, being focused on the puck and defending from a direct head shot?
merkin7
If he has a history I’d say yes. And while they’re at it they might want to take another look at the McCabe hit on Eyssimont. Looked very questionable, could have been another 5. Toronto got lucky and their fans still chanted « ref you suck ». I guess that’s just the cool thing to do nowadays
Top_Tumbleweed
Ope, just trying to sneak past ya there bud
whoisjakelane
I’d like to see these be automatic 5 games every time. I’d also like to see cross checks to the ribs penalized as well. Watched the jets game for about 3 minutes and saw a few of those
Ianywg
Yes! Headshot. And it shouldn’t matter, as it should be on intent, but he did injure his opponent.
Cleets11
Regular season 2-3 games. Playoffs most likely just 1 game.
ThatDarnRosco
I’d call a game. Maybe 2
Tola76
I think this happened because everyone going near the Tampa net was getting railroaded with no calls. That said, he should be suspended 100%.
justaguy826
100% yes. Just going by the rulebook. Principal point of contact is the head, he elevates, and extends the elbow. 3 strikes and you’re out
Ok_Carob_5313
Bunting is already being punished enough by being on the leafs
violinpatrick
Bunting jumped into the hit. He should be suspended.
Dull-Account2989
Worth the five. Gamer? Eh… arguable. Definitely not suspension worthy.
Zealousideal_Put_576
Nope , it’s anti-Bunting would say yes
michealgaribaldi
He’s getting suspended, no question about it
cmacfarlane93
Leafs fan here, I hope so. I’d be pisst if that happened to one of our guys
Caffeinated_Narwhal_
Yes. He put an elbow straight to the head. Toronto is imploding like the always do.
Mandalorian3-3-3
Clear head shot, 1 game suspension minimum.
Gotta start giving out real penalty’s for headshots, clean up the game
YanksFanInSF
Has to be at least a game.
halo-st
He gets 1 or 2 undoubtedly.
Otis_B_Driftwood_778
ye
MadFonzi
Should be 2 games since he clearly jumped into that hit.
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Oh dear!
So it’s interference, with an elbow to the head. Def a 5 minute penalty. Not sure if suspension is warranted though.
Easy suspy
Bunting is a clown. Maybe a 1 game but anything more is a bit much.
Shit like this is why this team hasn’t won a playoff series in almost 20 years, though.
Based on people’s response to the Dumba hit he should probably be kicked out of the league
Bunting channeling his inner Kadri.
Definitely looks like he drove/positioned his shoulder into the head reason. Suspension for sure. At least 1 game.
Definitely…what the hell was he thinking! Geez
/u/savevideo
No
Sure. 3 game suspension should keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs.
No
I hope the ice is okay where he fell
1 game maybe.
The principal point of contact was the head with his elbow while leaning in/up. This warrants a suspension regardless of intent (although he knew what he was doing). He should/will be suspended.
I honestly didn’t want them to dress him tonight. Even without this bullshit, his rep with the refs is a detriment. Suspend him for 6
PK applauded Buntings technique, and said it was like watching himself out there if he were to wear blue & white
Even if he was if Cernak miss time its a bigger loss to Tampa.
Penalty I can see, but no way should that be a suspension
27 games
Has he been suspended before?
Shameful seeing all the leafs fans comment on it on Instagram. Saying it’s clean and it’s good they’re injuring Tampa players
1 game
1000000000% interference
Illegal bunt detected
Did nobody feel this about McNabes hit as well? Rocked him with an elbow too..
Interference head shot. Easy suspension
How many MORE times are we gonna ask « should Bunting be suspended? » There have been so many questionable plays by this fool trying to hurt guys.
Ya he should be. I was at this game and my first reaction was Bunting is channeling Kadri’s energy. Absolute dumb fuck
What was it he should have done, being focused on the puck and defending from a direct head shot?
If he has a history I’d say yes. And while they’re at it they might want to take another look at the McCabe hit on Eyssimont. Looked very questionable, could have been another 5. Toronto got lucky and their fans still chanted « ref you suck ». I guess that’s just the cool thing to do nowadays
Ope, just trying to sneak past ya there bud
I’d like to see these be automatic 5 games every time. I’d also like to see cross checks to the ribs penalized as well. Watched the jets game for about 3 minutes and saw a few of those
Yes! Headshot. And it shouldn’t matter, as it should be on intent, but he did injure his opponent.
Regular season 2-3 games. Playoffs most likely just 1 game.
I’d call a game. Maybe 2
I think this happened because everyone going near the Tampa net was getting railroaded with no calls. That said, he should be suspended 100%.
100% yes. Just going by the rulebook. Principal point of contact is the head, he elevates, and extends the elbow. 3 strikes and you’re out
Bunting is already being punished enough by being on the leafs
Bunting jumped into the hit. He should be suspended.
Worth the five. Gamer? Eh… arguable. Definitely not suspension worthy.
Nope , it’s anti-Bunting would say yes
He’s getting suspended, no question about it
Leafs fan here, I hope so. I’d be pisst if that happened to one of our guys
Yes. He put an elbow straight to the head. Toronto is imploding like the always do.
Clear head shot, 1 game suspension minimum.
Gotta start giving out real penalty’s for headshots, clean up the game
Has to be at least a game.
He gets 1 or 2 undoubtedly.
ye
Should be 2 games since he clearly jumped into that hit.