Today’s random thought pertains to the continued hypocrisy of the league. Even Brendan Shanahan has picked up right where Colin Campbell left off. By not even having a hearing with Alex Ovechkin for his spear to Chris Neil, who actually was called for diving after taking a cheap shot to the midsection, it’s the same old story for the NHL. Sure. Neil isn’t exactly a choir boy. But he delivered a good hit and Ovechkin intentionally used his stick while skating by the Sen tough guy. A clear attempt to injure. Given Ovi’s track record, he deserved at least a fine. Though in our book, he should’ve been suspended for at least two games. Only when a star a la Ryan Miller gets plowed into twice does the league overreact. I’m all about protecting stars but when one bends the law, they should be punished.