Austin Watson Fires Puck at Jeremy Lauzon at Final Whistle

[@briancorcoran2432]

5-1 and he takes a pointless shot at Lauzon…should be a suspension for a goon like that, classless move

[@j7572]

"His head was down" Slow motion replay of him looking up the entire time 😂

[@sportsfan1717]

His head is looking directly down at the puck at 0:39. His head comes up before he makes contact with the puck, but he was clearly not "looking up the entire time."

[@Doctorboster]

@@sportsfan1717 0:39 doesn't show before the shot where he looks directly at Lauzon, slow down the video to 1/4 speed and watch at 0:02

[@j7572]

@@sportsfan1717 Go look at 0:02 right after he receives the puck. He looks directly up at Lauzon after getting the pass and firing it directly at him. Your bias is confirmed by seeing what you want to see.

[@kevinodriscoll3456]

Exactly!!!

[@sportsfan1717]

@@j7572 Yeah as you can probably tell by my name I'm a massive fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning and will stop at nothing to defend my favorite player, Austin Watson! The comment said he was "looking up the entire time" which is inarguably false. I never said he didn't look up before the slapper or that it was or wasn't intentional. Frankly, I think it's difficult to speculate on this one. I know that sounds odd to hear since everyone else in the comments is always right 100% of the time. The play was reckless, but it's nearly impossible to truly prove intent, which is why he won't be suspended. The overreactions and emotionally-charged rants from the experts in the comments section make the league office look pretty good, which is hard to do.

[@traviskershaw2932]

he knew exactly what he was doing, anyone playing hockey knows

[@jonnyj2600]

Absolutely

[@DM0407]

he was going to score a four point goal and tie it up.

[@amirjon]

Yup 100%. Took a peek right before too. Classless.

[@mv3380]

Clean play. Grow some balls.

[@scottyboy6269]

Bull, if he should shoot that accurate he'd actually score goals

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

Props to Motte for checking on him.

[@Frostbyte911]

Give him 10 games to think about it since that’s intent to injure. He’s been playing hockey his entire life, at this level, he knew exactly what he was doing.

[@leboef7098]

Watson's going to get it in the next game for sure.

[@traviskershaw2932]

oh hell ya you know they took his number

[@chuckscum]

They won't play again this year.

[@ShadyLurker16]

Dont count on it in the modern NHL.

[@ryandavids1129]

​@@ShadyLurker16exactly. Scrum and a face wash is "fighting" and "taking care of business" nowadays. It's really sad NHL has came to this.

[@boxhawk5070]

@@chuckscum Right now neither team is making the playoffs either.

[@seedofwonder]

I'm a Jets fan and feel the rivalry with Nashville, but what a dirty play by Watson. No excuse for that nonsense.

[@RodCalidge]

Wish the league would take a look at things like this.

[@camberweller]

They do. And as soon as they see it isn’t Nazem Khadri they lose interest.

[@zackeze3478]

Hockey players police themselves so you can expect Nashvilles best fighter to square off with Watson next time they face each other.

[@garbagemancan]

​@@camberweller ​​any player that worships a literal chy-ld preh-dah-torr that thinks only straight air-ab muz-zlim males should have rights deserves everything he gets and more.

[@rayh592]

Yep, shot toward net befire the horn, Preds attack. The team needs suspensions and huge fines for fighting after the whistle. Five games per player and $10,000 eachplus a $100,000 team fine. Preds are river scum, like the village they represent.

[@PSpencer]

They fined Watson, so they at least took a cursory glance at this

[@mcdob69]

Announcers giving Watson too much respect 🤦‍♂️

[@davidrichardson5958]

Unfortunate that the broadcasters feel the need to make excuses for Watson. He is totally responsible and should be suspended.

[@Jobson85]

who is gonna commentate after that

[@brittanyenordlund7195]

@davidrichardson5958 I agree with you Watson should be suspended 100% and find the maximum of what he did to lauzon

[@Cheyennemae.A]

Our broadcasters can say really stupid things sometimes and I think they clearly have players they favor and thus make excuses for. They aren’t the best broadcasters in the NHL honestly, only periodically do they have a good opinion on something.

[@gamehappenings]

Suspension for that is a bit much.

[@bentheswitchsportsfan06]

Guess what He got only a fine for that

[@Wallaces_Wood]

"His head was down". - Replay shows him looking directly at him when he shoots.

[@randalmoffitt2330]

I had a lot of respect for Austin Watson because he played hard for us and we chose to let him go but not anymore after what he did last night.

[@RayFinkle05]

I’m sure he’s gonna lose sleep over it.

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa369]

@@RayFinkle05 he should definelty be losing games over it

[@jonah.donohue]

You had respect for Austin Watson 😂😂

[@Kayametra]

He did rat shit like this in Ottawa too so I find it weird you’re just now losing respect for him

[@randalmoffitt2330]

@@RayFinkle05 😄😄😄

[@jakeheerwagen8007]

Classless move

[@mv3380]

Accident.

[@jakeheerwagen8007]

@@mv3380...his head was up and who does that in a 5-1 game as time expired

[@RP-ue9wy]

​@jakeheerwagen8007 Calm down. Maybe soccer is more your vibe....

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

It looked more like an accident to me.

[@zachfarrell234]

Watson’s a classy guy who is more than capable of handlings problems the old fashioned way. No way would he try to hurt someone like this. No story here, just babies.

[@patrickbelvin7625]

That was intentional. Watson's head is up and he has Lauzon right in the crosshairs.

[@TrueMapleLeafer]

Nice to see you back. Used to watch all your older videos

[@mojojojo-wk6wo]

Must be the away team commentators the way they were defending the Bolts

[@potsobigsuperbowl3108]

Nope. That was the Preds. Definitely not the Bolts.

[@BarleyGrinder27]

The Goat of hockey videos has returned

[@taskdon769]

Austin Watson is a repeat offender, and was playing for Preds before too.

[@Felale]

Funny I was looking for this clip and found a clip of Lauzon and Watson fighting 10 months ago.

[@apointtomake1517]

"His head was down" LOL when it clearly wasn't. That guy could get Hitler off the hook.

[@617dcollins]

Deliberate for sure. He kept it low and drilled him. He was looking right at him.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

So no one‘s gonna talk about the fact that they took 10 years to get to the scrum

[@irvinepoker3187]

Trenin went after him asap. just wasnt caught on the cam angle.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

@@irvinepoker3187 you do realize they switch it, the people in the room switching the cameras knew what was happening and just didn’t want to go over to it because the game is woke and they’re trying to get that shit out.

[@EricCabana-cj6se]

@@Speakertweaker-tp4em And the stupid thing is, they show us the play, after, with commentary and analysis... I frigging hate that.

[@theatomic430]

@@Speakertweaker-tp4em Please define woke. We’ll wait.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

@@theatomic430 trying to censer fights and making a big deal out of Luke prokop and the lgbt-sped nights

[@devongreshler9080]

mark that rematchonthecalendarrightfuckinnow

[@madmikeschannel8128]

Not the least bit surprised Austin Watson would pull this.

[@RG-lr4pk]

He learned this in Ottawa from Daniel Alfredsson

[@vlun1215]

I remember those days, Darcy Tucker was the biggest pest to Alfie.

[@FREEDOM-bk4rv]

​@vlun1215 We all remember Alfie smashing Tucker into the boards then scoring. Tucker laid on the ice it seemed for hours 😂😂😂 Nicely done #11

[@boerhae]

welcome back!

[@loyevangelists]

The announcer saying that his head was down when it is very obvious that his head was up the entire time

[@Stabsnipers]

Lauzon's fault for being in the way of a perfectly good clearing attempt at the buzzer when the other team is down 123578 goals to 1. He was trying to be a hero.

[@daleblomgren7527]

Seems appropriate for a team from Florida

[@philippaul2270]

was there any beef between the two of them or was he just the guy in the crosairs?

[@uscustomzauto]

"His head is down" while he's looking straight at him

[@audibletapehiss3764]

He had every opportunity after he jumped up from the scrum to let it be known that he f***ed up and was apologetic. He did not. Suspension is justified. Still needs to work on his temper, it seems.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

Anyone else notice that this is the first video posted on this KZbin page in two years….

[@jesseguerra7719]

You’re back posting?!

[@macseamus835]

T pain in the background is hilarious

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

Lol Watson made sure to do it a the end where he coule scurry off and not have to get checked the next quarter.

[@chicosstuff7432]

Yea the forth quarter in a hockey game can get nasty.....

[@DB-dm2xm]

@@JesusChrist2000BC well i think you were up on the cross to long jesus..... hockey has no quarters. you explanation would be key here

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@DB-dm2xm Some people watch other sports and get them mixed up. Happens from time to time.

[@chuckscum]

Yeah but most people keep their mouths shut in those instances.

[@Cheyennemae.A]

@@JesusChrist2000BCI understand I sometimes catch myself calling quarters in football periods instead of the other way around

[@Dennis-66]

"His head was down" as the camera clearly shows his head was in fact not down and he was staring right at Lauzon. Announcers slowly get quiet

[@konstantgus9208]

Why do announcers make up excuses for dirty plays by dirty players? He knew what he was doing, he picked his head up as he was intentionally aiming for Lauzon. ( fixed it.)

[@Tickleyourpickle420]

You were closer to spelling lizard than Lauzon I agree though 100% dirty play. Fine for this is a joke

[@konstantgus9208]

@@Tickleyourpickle420 hahaha, the shooter is a lizard.

[@Tickleyourpickle420]

@@konstantgus9208 I don't disagree 🤣 Imagine if Watson put that effort into actually trying to put the puck on net normally. He might not be a 4th line plug

[@snapperboat25]

Lazard plays football. He wasn’t there.

[@konstantgus9208]

@snapperboat25 thanks , I fixed my mistake.

[@game_overakaokblogger6184]

F Lauzon, The Hughes family sends jack's regards.🥳

[@Billy_Rizzle]

Down by 4 in the dying seconds and announcer thinks Watson "is trying putting it on net"? Such a gaslighting homer

[@scott6745]

Those are the Preds announcers, they're not the brightest dudes

[@sportsfan1717]

Would be a bit odd for the Predators broadcasters to be Tampa homers don't you think?

[@Tickleyourpickle420]

​@@sportsfan1717what a stupid take. How about announcers just call the game???

[@ivgondef4408]

Not going to score 4 goals with one shot as time expires…….very bad decision.

[@justinlefevre542]

Maybe they should have called the game 10 minutes early. I mean….why play to the buzzer sounds. I mean ….slightly moronic. Yea. A little wreckless. Yea. But you play until the buzzer and wild slap shots or clearing attempts isn’t exactly new to hockey even when down several goals. Intending to injury. Who knows.

[@ivgondef4408]

@@justinlefevre542 yeah but would you take that shot any other time in the game probably not unless it's an empty net. I actually think that logically you could probably imply that he meant to do it.

[@justinlefevre542]

um...yea....you don't take that shot if there is time on the board but in the waning moments of a game you shoot the puck. You play to the whistle whether you loosing by 1 or 10. Can't prove the motive especially when someone is shooting towards the net. That being said was it dumb and wreckless....but can't prove his intentions so you can't suspend. @@ivgondef4408

[@kingjacksecond]

Hes not takin a shot to the net. Its not an empty net. A pointless shot indeed. Should have been suspended. Commentators are meat ridin watson. Smh

[@bradenjohnson4861]

EVERYONE HE IS BACK

[@0yal569]

can this be suspend-able? because it sure should be

[@BobbyBoucher228]

Even though it looks like he did it on purpose it probably won’t end in a suspension since the puck was fired toward the net even though everything points to it being on purpose. It’s messed up but I’m shocked more players don’t do this when trying to go after someone since there really isn’t a way to get in trouble if you hit somebody when firing a puck towards the net even if it looks like it’s with intent.

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

People in this comment section are out of their minds if they think Watson is some elite sniper who can slap pucks like that with 100% accuracy.

[@gtagrinderguides4220]

"His head was down". No it wasn't. He's better keep his head up the next time they play though 🤣

[@kjk1422]

Lauzon is tough I remember from Boston. He will deal with Watson next time they meet if the coach has the stones to dress Watson.

[@ronnie917]

If Tampa is smart they let him sit next game against Nashville

[@michaelsica8839]

2-game suspension, at minimum,' might go to 4; the "best" spin u can put on it is "stupidly reckless"

[@detangojet]

Hard to say what his intent was but clearly nothing to gain with no time left, reckless at the least.

[@evanrausch6432]

I'm pretty sure we both know what the intent was... Watson clearly wanted to injure Lauzon.

[@DB-dm2xm]

the score could be one reason

[@sotiriosnovatsis4529]

The broadcasters were wrong; there are no excuses for that. But what’s worse is the terrible camera work, focusing on the injured player instead of all the action going on during the retaliation.

[@Leafsdude_]

Daniel probably taught him that one while Austin was in Ottawa. Class breeds class, folks. lol

[@IPv6Freely]

"Lauzon really frustrated!"... wut.

[@edwardrosemond7169]

Wow! That happened at 0.4 seconds before the buzzer went off when the clock struck 0! But good win for the Preds! #Smashville #StandWithUs

[@Goldmember66]

That announcer needs to rescind what he said.

[@jwill55kings]

all around good guy austin watson

[@J_Aaron_L]

Watson's suplex a few years back wasn't enough?🤣

[@ju6340]

Nothing's gonna happen to Watson. Just like nothin happened to Brad Marchand after he injured the Leafs defense men.

[@peterl2017]

Shoresy would be coming for his whole top row.

[@Cohdiboi]

Weird for the predators broadcast to be defending him. I know he played for Nashville for several seasons but don’t defend him now.

[@SmallzTvGaming]

Because every hockey player fires the puck down the ice at the end of the game lol that’s why cause it’s a normal hockey play. Guess you’ve never watched or played hockey before

[@JP-pr9re]

​@@SmallzTvGamingthat's what I was thinking lol. People are acting like this isn't one of the most common endings to a hockey game that there is. Sure, someone got hit and that doesn't typically happen, but on the whole, alot of shots at the end of a game happen. Whether Watson was aiming for Lauzon or not is a bit in the air, but judging from the replay it looked like he was just shooting at the net at the end of a game which is fairly routine, especially when you're frustrated from a blowout.

[@Cohdiboi]

@@SmallzTvGaming it’s not a normal hockey play when you’re down 4 goals with literally 1 second left on the clock in a regular season game and there’s a guy standing between you and the net. But what do I know I’ve only been watching and playing hockey my whole life.

[@triangle1332]

@@SmallzTvGaming Buddy, anyone whose ever played hockey knows this is some bullshit. Notice how his whole team instantly jumped ontop of him for doing that? That's because they play hockey, and they know it's bullshit...

[@Blt-rr2lm]

The announcer is dead wrong. His head was up in plenty of time to adjust. Should be an interesting rematch.

[@jcsandstorm919]

Remember it for next time and dish it out

[@Jobson85]

nah he ment it for sure. They've fought before too so there's history between them

[@lopoa126]

Homer announcers never see anything wrong

[@stormstudios8281]

This is the problem with commentators who never played the game. 'His head was down' - video showing his head up. 'Just trying to put a shot on net' - not a chance, he's going for the waster into whoever he can hammer the puck at. Announcers have zero clue about the game.

[@randylahey8174]

Lol Nashville's home commentators are such goofballs

[@iamNotHereB]

Must of learned that in ottawa

[@Wallaces_Wood]

This was pretty effing gutless. Watson's gonna pay the price next game

[@djpee25]

“Watson’s“ problem??? Losing 5-1 dont tell me he went for a second goal!! 😡

[@breakawaybooks4752]

Motte's one of the good guys.

[@justinkoch2226]

To bad he can't snipe when it matters hahaha hell of a shot though. Pin point accuracy.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

Watson doing Watson type shit. Dude was a scumbag in Nashville and looks like nothing has changed.

[@himmelhero]

he knew exactly what he was doing was no need to even shoot it with that much time left Watson is dirty af anyways

[@jackbutler1038]

C’mon broadcasters, 5-1 and he’s just trying to put it on net at the buzzer from his own blue?

[@richardmiddleton4634]

Fine and suspension.

[@NickP771]

What did he do that broke the rules of the game?

[@richardmiddleton4634]

@@NickP771 just like you have to control your stick, the same for the puck. Not to mention the fact that it looked deliberate.

[@NickP771]

@@richardmiddleton4634 there is no rule that you have to control the trajectory of the puck. It was a dick move but was not against the rules.

[@northq2673]

Intentional for sure.

[@cmsilver8906]

He couldn't get off the ice fast enough

[@terkish]

Watch your back

[@kevinfaucher7286]

the game was 5-1, like what was he thinking. Burn the clock in your own end and take the L

[@Mark-Lazer62]

Jeremy. , You are a tough Lad. Always have been.You have paid your dues . Lauzon's never Give Up.!.

[@ggavin9934]

Game was over... he knew exactly what he was doing. Should be a suspension and you announcers, stop making excuses.

[@KadeRiley-hq8gc]

who takes a slapshot with a few seconds left when they are winning 5 -1? Seems really suspicious to me!

[@19trebor53]

The score is 5 to 1 and he is mikes away from being able to score a meaningless goal. It may have been unintentional but, sure is a potentially dangerous move.

[@highmedic2351]

Alfredsson type vibes.

[@bradleyvision7315]

bro thought lauzon was his wife

[@daveyboy2497]

Alfredson did the same, even worst, Watson deserves a suspension. If not the favour will be returned next time they play

[@TwoFingerSaloute]

Deliberate attempt to injure. There’s only ONE reason someone does that at that. If they were down by 1 goal and it was a Hail Mary shot, I’d cut him a break. But down by 4, he’s trying to hit him. And even if he’s shooting it in frustration, it’s still completely irresponsible to do that. Suspend him 2 games.

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

Where was the scrum? I guess the cameraman felt that it was too unimportant? No message for next game? I think I would like to have that determination, not a cameraman.

[@aaronjacqsmiles4045]

seriously starting to really hate announcers NFL some of those guys infuriate me when they obviously get a call to say hey don't rile up fans with that horrible ref call walk back those comments all of a sudden no replays are shown or cut weirdly right before the penalty flag play

[@ptech88]

Shit happens. No way he ment to hit him.

[@jimgray3346]

1,000,000% intentional

[@Jobson85]

that's the losing tampa I've seen before

[@golf4ubacknine768]

Something Hedman would do

[@deadlyjester4812]

Hmm this isn’t top 10 line changes

[@Shazam0527]

This was 100% intentional.. give me a break just trying to shoot it down rink :D lol it would have gone to the boards, not the net.

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Punk move some people shouldn't have the privilege of playing in the league.

[@bonn1771]

He got a fine

[@garycooper5645]

It was intentional and should get a 2 game suspension for it.

[@j.sahulka9024]

Lost all respect for Austin Watson.

[@Ravetar101]

Lauzon is like Tom Wilson he's just getting a taste of his own medicine here

[@JaySharp604]

Says the team who hired Corey Parry.

[@CB0915]

Bruins had Lauzon he was a nothing

[@dev...5150]

Nice blocked shot... lol