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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Again, if there's a rule that doesn't require deliberation - just carelessness, this changes everything.
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Yes, as others have already mentioned, you don't have to prove deliberation to suspend a player. Kassian breaking Gagner's jaw was a perfect example. It's debatable whether he did it on purpose but nonetheless, his carelessness caused an injury and led to an 8 game suspension.
Just curious as to your opinion (as I believe you're feeling he shouldn't be suspended at all) - would you agree that Wideman was careless on the play? And if so, shouldn't a careless action resulting in body contact to a referree be suspendable?