I've always said the NHL needs to hand out harsher punishments, so I'm not upset with Aulie getting 2 games, but the bigger issue is consistency.
As someone has already pointed out, the Despres hit on Smid was much worse and got nothing. No penalty, no fine, no suspension.
If you want to give Aulie 2 games, fine.....I like that they're trying to get rid of head hits, but at least be consistent with it. That's what bugs me.
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