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Originally Posted by GioforPM
a. Because he recovered.
b. Because there wasn't really that much force. Henderson just wasn't expecting the hit and was off-balance. Players who are gliding but run into each other get badly hurt all the time because they can't brace for it.
c. Did you even see how he got up? He hardly made it to his feet and was bent over half way to the bench.
"Injury on the play"? This isn't a play related hearing. Opponent defenceless? There was no opponent.
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a) Quick recovery, especially from a concussion - but, possible.
b) Even so - headfirst into the boards is never a good sign. Also, tell me, viewing that hit, that there wasn't much force.
c) So he went from bent over and hardly making it to being able to hit someone into the boards with force without wiping out or losing his balance? Doesn't fit, to me.
d) He actually injured someone else. Numerous other, real analysts have pointed out that this will actually impact the suspension.
e) Henderson was his "opponent", per se. It's not the best word for it, but there's no denying that he was defenseless.
10+ games easily, IMO.