I am astonished by the deplorable sports reporting in the US regarding the whole Bertuzzi incident. In the last week I have seen countless ill-informed, non-hockey people (CNN, CNBC, Seattle affiliates, etc.) speak at length about the incident without giving it proper perspective. There has been harsh criticism north of the border, to be sure, but at least it is an informed and balanced dialogue.
The fact remains, hockey is a cleaner sport now than it has ever been. From time to time, sh!t happens in every contact sport.
It is sickening to see some of these "reporters" trash hockey, with it's 100+ years of glorious history and tradition, over one (overblown) incident. If they want a scandal or a sensational piece for their next column, why not get to the bottom of something far more outrageous - the American steroid scandal that puts the integrity of all sports (particularly baseball and the Olympics) into question.
Okay, I'm done with my rant.