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NOVEMBER 07, 2008

Rangers coach wants Smith suspended

Since we are having some problem getting my story on the web site, I figured I'd at least get the information on here.

Rangers coach Tom Renney said after Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Lightning that he believes Tampa Bay goalie Mike Smith should be suspended for the altercation he had with New York agitator Aaron Voros. The two fought with 1:41 left in the third period. Smith also got high-sticking and slashing penalties.

"You usually don't get hurt fighting but you might get hurt with a spear or slash to the back of the leg," Renney said. "It was completely unprovoked and I think Smith should be suspended."

Smith said his emotions got the better of him. Voros was in front of Smith almost the entire game and the two continually jousted.

Lightning coach Barry Melrose had no problem with Smith.

"If the referees don't protect you, you have to protect yourself," Melrose said. "It's jungle rules out there. It's Sing-Sing rules out there in the third period."    

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