Murray on Wisniewski: 'He should get suspended.'

First of all, we love the way Wiz plays and we want him to play the game hard. That is how he has to play and he is very effective doing that. In this instance, he crossed the line. He went too far and he was going to get suspended. I applaud the league cracking down on these things. He should get suspended. I hope they continue to work on this. What happened at the last GM meetings and the direction we're going is wonderful.

 

The problem I have is the length of it. It just seems that Wiz at this point because of the climate of the league is an easy target. I sure as heck hope that if we're going to crack down, that it is a crack down across the board no matter if you're a star player or not and that everybody gets whacked. It can't just be on certain people at the right time. Nothing makes you cringe more than when you see some of the hits this year. All I say is, if you're going to get them, let's get them all.

 

He crossed the line and has to get whacked. I support Colin (Campbell). Colin's job is a tough job to do. It is not easy. Let's get them all if we're going to do it and make it equal across the board, whether it is a fourth-line player or first-line player, whether the player plays on the East Coast or the West Coast. Don't forget, what was the last suspension of eight games or more? Chris Pronger when he was in Anaheim. Let's just make sure it is even.

 

On the impact of losing Wisniewski

He's a 20-some minute guy. Obviously, it's an awful blow to the hockey team.

 

The game has evolved and we play it different now. We have to get rid of this stuff. I'm all for it. I want this stuff gone. I cringe. My boys played the game. It's an awful. I can't imagine being a parent watching that. We have to clean it up, but let's be consistent.