Canucks Corner: Matt's Latest Musings on What's Happening With the Franchise

Soucy suspension, the Arty Party continues, Zadorov making a strong case for a long-term contract, Podkolzin, and more.

From signings, trades, prospects, injury and lineup news, and everything in between, here are my latest musings on the team we all love, cheer on, and get frustrated by on a nightly basis.

Soucy Suspended 1 Game After Crosscheck to McDavid’s Head, Will Miss Game 4

The Canucks will be without Carson Soucy for Game 4 as he was handed a one-game suspension for his crosscheck on Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3. It was an accidental headshot, but Soucy probably shouldn’t have been cross-checking him in the first place. As a result, the suspension is warranted.

However, while I agree with the suspension, if the roles were reversed and it was McDavid doing the cross-checking, would the NHL have handed down the same discipline? It’s a valid question considering McDavid got away with a blatant high-stick that drew blood on captain Quinn Hughes in Game 2. He also viciously slashed Soucy before said crosscheck with no consequences.

There were also plenty of examples in Game 3 where the Department of Player Safety could have handed down supplemental discipline to Oilers players. Yet, the only announcements yesterday were a suspension to Soucy and a maximum fine of $5,000 to Nikita Zadorov for contributing to the headshot that McDavid received. So, do the superstars get special treatment? It sure seems so, especially after these last two games.