Why does the league even have a disciplinarian?

this entry will be noted that as of the time of this blog, no decision has been handed out from the league. At least not as far as I have read/heard or whatever.

So today two incidents were supposedly handled by Colin Campbell, chief ruler supreme czar of all things naughty in hockey. The first is the "obscene gesture" made by James Wisniewski towards Sean Avery during Islanders-Rangers game. While I understand that you cannot allow the players to make spectacles of themselves on ice, and some form of disciplinary action is due, I don't see how this is a more pressing issue than the blindside hit into the boards? I would think a fine would be more appropriate in this situation, especially when you're looking into the other player involved in the incident as well.

Here's the incident, since most major networks aren't showing the replay


What is truly disturbing about this, is the inconsistent views of on ice violence (for lack of a better term) against opposing players. Hockey is a fast paced physical sport and will always have injuries. That is an unavoidable fact. However, with all the recent talk of increased in game repercussions against blind side hits to the head, you would think they would include any and all blindside hits, regardless of the head or not. Hjalmarsson deliberately hit a dude from behind before he even had the puck. See for yourself, if you haven't already.

UPDATE: Hjalmarsson just got 2 games as well. clearly, these are both offenses on the same level.