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Originally Posted by InTheHole
It was a cheap shot hit, blind side, unprotected, shoulder, elbow... whatever. There is a rule 21(i) that covers intent to injure and lists it as a match penalty. By going after the head of a player not in a position to see the check coming and able to defend, instead of taking the easily available full body check... I don't see how that can be seen as anything but intent to injure.
If that had been Thornton on Crosby the NHL would be nailing the cross together for the crucifixion
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Yup. One of the reasons I loved Neely was because you knew he was coming and he never cheap-shotted anyone. (Would have liked to see him injure Samuelsson though)
These ballerinas who don't like contact are the golden boys of the sport. Say what you will about Ovechkin, but I would take him over Golden Boy Crosby anyday because he is a COMPLETE hockey player.
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