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Mike Fisher shares his suspension-related confusion

Francois Beauchemin, Mike Fisher

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin (23) collides with Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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Francois Beauchemin isn’t the only person who is making Mike Fisher’s head hurt these days.

The Nashville Predators center admitted to some serious confusion regarding the NHL’s decision not to “Shanaban” Beauchemin and Wojtek Wolski for their controversial hits during the weekend. Fisher provided this Tweet in response to Ottawa journalist Ian Mendes’ report that the Senators were upset about a lack of discipline for Wolski’s hit on Daniel Alfredsson.

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James

So should we believe Fisher’s statement that players are confused about Brendan Shanahan’s new direction (or maybe that they’re still confused about what’s legal or not)? There have certainly been moments of discipline - or lack thereof - that furrowed brows around the league, although Shanahan & Co. at least deserve credit for being transparent regarding their logic via videos.

Look, making these decisions isn’t easy. It might take time for Shanahan’s crew to develop a consistent body of work that players, executives and fans can understand. Here’s hoping that they find the right balance between consistency and flexibility, though.

If you ask Fisher and likely many others, the NHL still has a way to go before they find an ideal combination of the two, though.