There are two possible solutions here. Either the league cracks down on slashes and suspends for slashing with intent to injure, or the team needs to start injuring opposing players in retaliation. Cheap shot or not, it doesn't matter. Cross checks or high sticks to the face, knock out some teeth. A message must be sent, because the status quo is not acceptable. No point in icing skill players if we're just going to put up with human garbage like boudreau, suter and staal taking them out at will. The league has had ample time to nip this in the bud and did nothing, so with our season over anyway, let them deal with the fallout.
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