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Massive Suspension Incoming After An Extremely Dangerous Hit
During a recent matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks brought attention to the ongoing challenge of eliminating dangerous hits in the NHL. In the third period, just over five minutes in, Chicago forward Philipp Kurashev delivered a hit from behind on Sabres defenseman Erik Johnson, drawing significant concern.
"Philipp Kurashev has been given a five-minute major boarding penalty for this hit on Erik Johnson. #Blackhawks"
Kurashev's actions resulted in a 5-minute major penalty and a game misconduct, and there's anticipation that player safety might address the incident further.
The critical aspect here is recognizing the need for players to exercise caution, especially when an opponent's numbers are near the boards. Kurashev's hit serves as a reminder that, despite efforts to reduce such incidents, challenges persist in eliminating all dangerous hits.
The NHL has consistently expressed its commitment to eradicating these types of hits from the game. This incident presents an opportunity for the league to reinforce its stance and take appropriate actions in response to the hit on Erik Johnson.
The importance of player safety remains a top priority, and incidents like these emphasize the ongoing work required to ensure a safer playing environment.
Now, as the league reviews this play, it's a chance for the NHL to demonstrate its dedication to addressing dangerous hits and upholding player safety.
Source: Bladeofsteel
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JANVIER 18 | 103 ANSWERS Massive Suspension Incoming After An Extremely Dangerous Hit Do you think the NHL department of player safety will hand out a suspension for this hit? | ||
| Yes | 49 | 47.6 % |
| No | 54 | 52.4 % |
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