Shane Doan Is Toews'd & Confused

James Wisniewski, come on down - you're the next contestant on The Price is Irrelevant Because Colin Campbell's Judgement on Hockey Morality is Arbitrary, Inconsistent and, Frankly, Screwed Up Eight Ways From Tuesday (Don't act like you don't watch).

During a Ducks power play in last night's Coyotes-Ducks tilt in Glendale, Wisniewski gave a hard elbow to the jaw of a streaking Shane Doan, who was moving with the puck in the Ducks' zone, in a collision that sent both skaters to the ice, but left Doan stumbling to regain his footing shortly thereafter:



Doan would eventually return and get his vengeance in a grudge match that saw Doan land a few punches on Wisniewski before pile driving him to the ice and landing once last haymaker before the stripes intervened. (Maybe if either of the jerseys said "Crosby" on the back, they'd have intervened as quick as they did in Pittsburgh last night, where the refs' moved quicker than Kyle Wellwood chasing a ham sandwich so as not to subject pretty boy Sid's Travolta Face to any potential punishment.)

Here's Doan's retaliation:



I suspect we'll be hearing from Campbell's NHL Disciplinary Lottery Balls shortly, and I wouldn't hold my breath for any particular result. The max fine ($2,500) is as likely as a pat on the head and a "Now, Jimmy, go apologize to Shane."

In related news, the Coyotes won said matchup, extending a three-game win streak and moving them into a tie for 2nd place in the Pacific Division with the Los Angeles Kings. MVP goalie Ilya Bryzgalov was the 1st Star after stopping 32 of 34 shots through regulation and overtime, then pitching a shutout in the shootout, stoning Anaheim supersnipers Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne. (SHB-fave Sami Lepisto was the 3rd Star.). Both teams sit one point back of division-leading San Jose and will face off in Glendale Monday night. Center Icers should definitely tune in, and look for yours truly during any action in the corners at the bottom right of your screen. I'll be the guy explaining to Rob Scuderi exactly what a Sally he is.

UPDATE: a credible-quality video finally made it to YouTube. You no longer need suffer my embarrassing digi-cam recording of my circa-1993 TV screen. Check it out up there.

UPDATE, Episode II: The NHL has thrown a 2-game suspension at Wisnewski today. He'll miss upcoming games against Pittsburgh and Nashville, and should be available for Saturday's game against...Phoenix. Keep your head on a swivel, Jimmy.