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The Gilbert Comeau Dossier

Summary:

ESPN ✅ @ESPN

Ottawa’s Ilya Rozanov has been fined $5000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slashing Montreal’s Gilbert Comeau.

Notes:

First of all, before I forget: shout out to Mathew Barzal from the New York Islanders for his glorious hit on Mason Marchment without whom this fic would not exist.

The "Horrifying acts of violence" tweet is of course lifted bar for bar from the N*w Y*rk R*ngers, whom I can't stand.

The "all players on the ice receive a ten minute misconduct for fighting" is also a known bit from a game between Ottawa (ew) and Florida Panthers (ew ew ew).

All references to the beloved San Jose Sharks are sadly not lifted from anywhere and are purely my own wishful thinking.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

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talia @femmenomenon
Whack his ass again for me Ilya

juniper @hotmesswarrior
Replying to @femmenomenon
lmao what’s up my parents are refusing to put on the game because they want to watch the big bang theory

talia @femmenomenon
Replying to @femmenomenon @hotmesswarrior
Hollander was going for the goal on the powerplay and Comeau kneed him from the back and when Shane fell Rozanov took Comeau down IMMEDIATELY

juniper @hotmesswarrior
Replying to @femmenomenon @hotmesswarrior
omg HOW i need to see the clip

talia @femmenomenon
Replying to @femmenomenon @hotmesswarrior
he took his stick to Comeau’s leg like he was playing mini golf juniper it was so beautiful


NHL Player Safety ✅ @NHLPlayerSafety
Ottawa’s Ilya Rozanov has been fined $5000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for slashing Montreal’s Gilbert Comeau.


ESPN

Centaurs captain Ilya Rozanov fined $5,000 for two-handed slash

Centaurs captain and forward Ilya Rozanov was fined $5,000 on Thursday, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for this two-handed slash to Montreal Voyageurs defenseman Gilbert Comeau.

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the fine two days after Ottawa’s 6–1 win at Bell Centre. The incident occurred after Comeau was initially assessed a tripping penalty for a knee-on-knee hit on former Voyageurs captain Shane Hollander. Rozanov’s slash appeared to be in response to the play, and both players were given five-minute major penalties.

Written by Hailey Martinez.

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Ottawa’s coach Brandon Wiebe was asked about Rozanov’s actions during his postgame media availability.

“Of course we would like to encourage our players, and especially our captain, to play a clean game, but it was clearly a knee”, Wiebe said. “We are never going to blame a teammate for trying to defend a teammate, especially not with Hollander’s history in this place and with this team.”

Hollander’s departure from Montreal continues to loom large for the Voyageurs, who have missed the playoffs since his exit and have spent much of that time near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

Comeau was asked about the slash during his post-game press availability, in which he called Rozanov a “hazard”, a “nightmare” and a “reckless player unworthy of the captaincy”, insisting his foul on Hollander was a clean hit.

Montreal has offered ESPN no additional comment beyond stating that they believe the fine to be wholly insufficient.

The teams will meet again in two weeks, when Montreal visits Ottawa.

READ MORE

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NHL clown patrol @leagueofbozos
Gilbert Comeau speaking to ESPN: “I am 34 and AFRAID of Ilya Rozanov”


ELI @rooooselandry
Heartbreaking: Gilbert Comeau found ALIVE in Montreal

sugarplum haasy @rightwingchaos
Replying to @rooooselandry
BBQ Zaddy Zane Boodram is younger and hotter


Voyageurs Montréal @VoyageursMontreal
The Montreal Voyageurs are extremely disappointed that Centaurs forward Ilya Rozanov was not suspended for his horrifying act of violence last night at Bell Centre. Rozanov is a repeat offender with a long history of these type of acts and we find it shocking that the NHL and their Department of Player Safety failed to take the appropriate action and suspend him indefinitely. We view this as a dereliction of duty by the NHL Head of Player Safety, Peter Johnson, and believe he is unfit to continue in his current role.

Voyageurs Montréal @VoyageursMontreal
Les Voyageurs de Montréal sont profondément désappointés que l'attaquant des Centaures, Ilya Rozanov, n'ait pas été suspendu pour son acte de violence choquant commis hier soir au Centre Bell. Rozanov est un multirécidiviste qui a déjà commis de nombreux incidents similaires, et nous trouvons choquant que la LNH et son département de la sécurité des joueurs n'aient pas pris les mesures qui s'imposaient et ne l'aient pas suspendu indéfiniment. Nous considérons cela comme un manquement au devoir de la part du responsable de la sécurité des joueurs de la LNH, Peter Johnson, et estimons qu'il n'est pas apte à continuer d'exercer ses fonctions actuelles.

Sasha @rozanovtopia
Replying to @VoyageursMontreal
Streets are calling it the lamest statement ever written

mads 🏒💔 @goaliegirlie
Replying to @VoyageursMontreal
girl i’m wheezing who does your copywriting


Johan Smith @JH7895356
The Voyageurs are right! They should suspend Rozanov! Violent Russian criminal!

NHL clown patrol @leagueofbozos
Replying to @JH7895356
Johan i bet they could build a whole ikea showroom in your head i know that shit is empty as hell


Louis @voyageursfan24
My irl oomf is in a bar in Montreal rn and ilya rozanov and shane hollander are there with hayden pike and jj

Ellie 🩷🏒 @snelliee
Replying to @voyageursfan24
This is so sincerely besides the point but what the fuck is an irl oomf

Louis @voyageursfan24
Replying to @voyageursfan24 @snellieee
You know like an oomf on twitter but one you know personally

Ellie 🩷🏒 @snelliee
Replying to @voyageursfan24 @snellieee
Bitch do you mean your friend?


Joseph @cenzforlife
Surprised that Hayden Pike has the time to have a little evening off since that man fathers another child every time he so much as looks at his wife #StillHating


Kian @gaymayflower
kinda crazy that pike and boiziau are still so close with shane bc what do you mean your friend’s husband whacks one of your boys and you go and get a beer with him afterwards

pike girl autumn @pikepikebaby
Replying to @gaymayflower
Lmao i don’t think comeau is one of Hayden’s boys he doesn’t even follow him back on instagram

Kian @gaymayflower
Replying to @gaymayflower @pikepikebaby
I don’t wanna assume the best, maybe he never followed him on instagram bro they are thirty year old men

pike girl autumn @pikepikebaby
Replying to @gaymayflower @pikepikebaby
NO KIAN LMAO PIKE JUST UNFOLLOWED COMEAU CHECK THE NHL TRACKER


NHL Follow Tracker ✅ @NHLFollowTrack
👉 hayden.pike (Hayden Pike) started following 2 and unfollowed 1:

 ✔️ h.pikefan (Hayden Pike’s First Fan Account)

🔗 instagram.com/h.pikefan/

 ✔️ officialbluey (Bluey)

🔗 instagram.com/officialbluey/

ggcomeau (Gilbert Comeau)

🔗 instagram.com/ggcomeau/

#Montreal #MontrealVoyageurs #NHL


Pass around party bottom @flowersforjonas
lmao never thought i’d say this but Hayden Pike you messy bitch


Nora 💫 @noranotes
I actually can’t believe that he’s throwing his team in front of the bus for Hollander and Rozanov of all people this is so fucking funny

Joseph @cenzforlife
Replying to @noranotes
Actually this might be the one good thing that hayden pike has EVER done, I would personally throw my own brother in front of a bus for Shane Hollander and you may quote me on that


Ilya Rozanov
@rozanov81 🔁 Joseph @cenzforlife


rip (rest in piss) montreal voyageurs @rebecca_jones
i can’t believe that hack fraud Theriault came on television not two days ago and called the voyageurs a “tight knit group” because that is a group being held together by one piece of sticktape if i’ve ever seen one


Tara  🏹🐎 @tarantulaaa
I wouldn’t be so brave to run my mouth about ilya rozanov if my NHL nickname was Cummy but to each their own

Matthieu Louis @Matt58
Replying to @tarantulaaa
His nickname is actually Gilster

Tara  🏹🐎 @tarantulaaa
Replying to @tarantulaaa @matt58
hmmm Idk about that fam


Viv @catparent
The “Montreal Voyageurs” are threatening to play hockey again I hear


The Hockey News

Ottawa-Montreal Rematch: What to expect

Written By Michael Jones

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The Ottawa Centaurs host the Montreal Voyageurs this week in a rematch that promises fireworks. After last week’s controversial on-ice incidents involving Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov and Gilbert Comeau, tensions are still running high. 

Ottawa’s coach Brandon Wiebe has assured the press that captain Ilya Rozanov will be focused on keeping the team disciplined, making sure the Centaurs don’t let emotions get the better of them (this time).

On the other side, Montreal will likely keep a close eye on Hollander. The former Voyageurs standout has been central to last week’s clash, and many expect Montreal’s defense to try to disrupt his flow.

Read more...


Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Yes, the rumors are true! We got gifted rinkside seats and we are at the stadium and will be LIVETWEETING this game tonight! Hope everybody is ready for an hour of nice, clean hockey! (Please Ilya) #GoCens

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
The atmosphere during warmups seems very icy and i’m not talking about the temperature

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Hollander seems tense

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
And we are off! Rozanov wins the face-off!

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
I try not to be biased but I love it when Haas is on first line because that boy can find OPENINGS 

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Fifty fucking seconds in and Haas opens the score! 1-0 for Ottawa!!!

More replies…

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Three minutes left in third period and the score is 3-3, I’m biting my nails guys

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Powerplay for Ottawa! Drapeau gets two minutes for tripping Shane Hollander

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Are they targeting Hollander tonight or is it just me? I feel like two thirds of the fouls tonight have been specifically against him

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
HOly SHIT

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
HOLLANDER SCORES!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GOAL FROM THE BEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUEEEEEE

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Comeau has just pushed Hollander down, they’re really shouting at each other, very difficult to see

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
HOLLANDER HAS DROPPED HIS GLOVES? I’VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE? THAT MAN DOESN'T FIGHT

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
this is gonna be tweeted with some delay because everything is going so fast but Rozanov and Haas have immediately jumped in

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Last tweet is obsolete because every single player on the ice is now fighting (even Hayes)

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
Absolute fucking chaos!!! The ref has just given every player on the ice a ten minute misconduct and Comeau got a game misconduct?

Ottawa Centaurs Watch 🏹🐎 @EyeOnTheCens
Replying to @EyeOnTheCens
GAME OVER AT LAST!!! 4-3 for Ottawa! This was the fucking OPPOSITE OF A CLEAN GAME but what a ride


Janie from the block @cuckoohockey
everybody on the fucking ice in the sin bin i have never witnessed something like this before

Willa @rozwhore
Replying to @cuckoohockey
Somebody get this ref a knighthood i’m so entertained


Joan of Snark @elllistaylor
Luca Haas in the box bleeding from his mouth somebody go help this kid before we get CPS breathing down our neck

Luca Haas has done nothing wrong @HaasyHollzy
Replying to @elllistaylor
Nooo my baby

Alison DiSwagRentis @nosila444
Replying to @elllistaylor @HaasyHollzy
Your baby slammed two men into the boards

Luca Haas has done nothing wrong @HaasyHollzy
Replying to @elllistaylor @HaasyHollzy @nosila444
I say that’s my baby and I’m proud


Graceeee @BarrettBabey
Omg no no nooooooo did shane lose a tooth in that scrum

Shane Hollander ✅ @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
Replying to @BarrettBabey
Shane only lost half a tooth in the scrum and he is getting it fixed tomorrow thank you very much

Ilya Rozanov ✅ @Rozanov81
Replying to @BarrettBabey @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
Tomorrow is way too quick. I like living with Shane Hollander the goon

Graceeee @BarrettBabey
Replying to @BarrettBabey @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer @Rozanov81
Uh


riri @boodslut
Uhm i know that whole game kind of got lost in the sauce because of that massive fight but am i tripping or can you very clearly hear Comeau call Hollander a slur on the broadcast before Hollander drops his gloves

Scott Hunter era @yasmin81
Replying to @boodslut
Holy fuuuck that does seem to be the case

riri @boodslut
Replying to @boodslut @yasmin81
.@NHLPlayerSafety girl do something????


Jonah @rozanderluvr
This is so gross and disappointing. It just proves once again that no matter how many players come out, the game will never be truly inclusive unless the League makes a serious effort to purge assholes like Gilbert Comeau.


NHL Player Safety ✅ @NHLPlayerSafety
Montreal Voyageurs' Gilbert Comeau will have a hearing on Monday for instigating a fight with Ottawa's Shane Hollander.

syd @slapshotsecrets
Replying to @NHLPlayerSafety
so are you also gonna bring up how he called him a slur orrrr


NHL Player Safety ✅ @NHLPlayerSafety
Montreal's Gilbert Comeau has been suspended for one game for instigating a fight with Ottawa's Shane Hollander.

syd @slapshotsecrets
Replying to @NHLPlayerSafety
only one? i am dissapointed but not surprised


Montreal Voyageurs @VoyageursMontreal
The Voyageurs have always been committed to promoting respect, inclusivity, and professionalism both on and off the ice. We do not condone the use of inappropriate language during play, and we fully support the League’s efforts to hold players accountable.

That said, hockey is a fast-paced, high-intensity game, and the events of Saturday night need to be seen in context. The earlier on-ice interactions between Shane Hollander, Ilya Rozanov, and our player Gilbert Comeau created a tense environment where emotions ran high. While what happened was unacceptable, it occurred in a situation that was already charged and volatile.

talia @femmenomenon
Replying to @VoyageursMontreal
I might be reading this wrong but are you implying that Hollander and Rozanov provoked (?) Comeau into calling Shane a slur?


Clara on the rink @DrapeauDarling
Sorry but I think it's crazy how everybody is talking about the Voyageurs like they're fucking supervillains. Ok obviously Comeau shouldn't have said that shit but you're gonna honestly tell me that Hollander did nothing to agitate him?

Aline 🏒 @deafhockeythot
Replying to @DrapeauDarling
Sorry but there's genuinely no situation where I could be "agitated" into calling someone a slur


Ottawa Centaurs ✅ @OttawaCentaurs
What happened in our last game against the Voyageurs can never happen again. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our players, and we want to make it clear that we fully support Shane Hollander. No one should have to face disrespect or intimidation on the ice.

We can acknowledge that hockey is intense, but also want to reaffirm that it must always be played with respect. We welcome Comeau's suspension and trust the League will consider all factors to ensure accountability and prevent incidents like this in the future.


Shane Hollander ✅ @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
I’ve played this game a long time. I know how intense it gets, and I know emotions can boil over. What I don't accept, and never will accept, is language meant to dehumanize. There is no context where that belongs in our sport, or any sport.

Shane Hollander ✅ @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
Replying to @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
I appreciate the support from my teammates, my organization, my husband and everyone who’s spoken up. I'm focused on moving forward and will lay this matter to rest to focus on our upcoming game against Dallas.


ESPN

Montreal's Comeau on "frustrating" suspension

Written by Caleb Dougherty

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Montreal Voyageurs defenseman Gilbert Comeau spoke to ESPN on Monday ahead of his one-game suspension for instigating a fight with Ottawa Centaurs forward Shane Hollander last week.

Comeau called the suspension “frustrating", insisting he was just reacting to what was happening on the ice. “I play hard, I play fair, and I don’t shy away from standing up for my teammates", he said. “Apparently, you can’t play around anymore in this League. People are too soft for it. Okay, noted.”

Asked about Hollander’s role in the incident, Comeau was pointed but measured. “I’ve got no problem with anyone on the ice, but sometimes players create situations that escalate. I feel like I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

And when the conversation turned to his former teammate, Comeau didn’t hold back. “If Hollander wants my advice, I’d tell him to focus on the puck instead of chasing after Rozanov all the time. Maybe then he wouldn’t be playing second fiddle on a third-rate team.”


Ginny G @puckmadness88
“If Hollander wants my advice…” Okay let's start there. Why the fuck would Hollander want YOUR advice


Willa @rozwhore
SECOND FIDDLE ON A THIRD-RATE TEAM? THEY WON THE CUP LAST YEAR GILBERT


Shane’s puck @Holllander24
after seven years of being a loyal fan I sadly have to announce that Montreal is dead to me and I hope San Jose kills them tonight


ESPN

Gilbert Comeau suffers shoulder injury during brutal loss against San Jose

Montreal Voyageurs defenseman Gilbert Comeau left Tuesday night’s game against San Jose after falling awkwardly along the boards in the second period, an incident that resulted in a dislocated shoulder, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

Written By Hailey Martinez

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The injury occurred when Comeau lost his edge while attempting to pivot near the blue line. He slammed into the boards and went down hard, immediately clutching his right arm before being helped off the ice by team staff. He did not return to the game. After a frustrating three periods, the Voyageurs remained scoreless against San Jose, whose young forwards tallied five goals.

Comeau was evaluated following the loss and will be sidelined indefinitely. The Voyageurs announced that he is expected to miss multiple weeks and will be re-evaluated as his recovery progresses.

The injury comes amid heightened scrutiny surrounding Comeau following last week’s highly charged rematch against the Ottawa Centaurs, a game that featured multiple fights, misconduct penalties, and resulted in a one-game suspension for Comeau for instigating a fight with his former captain Shane Hollander.

Montreal has declined to comment further on Comeau’s status beyond the injury update. Head coach Theriault described the incident against San Jose as “unfortunate” and emphasized the team’s focus on regrouping during this increasingly difficult stretch of the season.

The Voyageurs have now lost four of their last five games and continue to sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as injuries and disciplinary issues compound an already challenging campaign.

Comeau will not travel with the team on its upcoming road trip.


Shane Hollander ✅ @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer
If Comeau wants my advice: next time don't immediately throw all of your body weight onto your fragile shoulder if you can't stay upright in your skates.


llya Rozanov
@rozanov81 🔁 Shane Hollander @ShaneHollanderHockeyPlayer

Notes:

This was written so quick as a New Year's present so I hope you guys like it a little bit! I have reactivated my dormant Tumblr account!

You've all been so sweet to me in the comments and the bookmarks! I see everything and it's genuinely so so so sooo nice to read.

I might come back to this in the next couple of days to do some edits. Who knows! Life is a mystery. Let me know what you think <33333

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