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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
It really is ridiculous what Stevens was allowed to get away with, that was a clear targeting from across the ice, and he smoked Kariya directly in the head. Scary stuff.
I thought it was awesome as a 12 year old watching Stevens light people up but today it's mostly stomach churning watching that clip again.
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It wasn't just Stevens. He just happened to be the best at what was allowed at the time. If I'm not mistaken concussion research was non existent back then.
Sure it is insanely easy to vilify players for their actions in hindsight but how can person be held accountable for playing within the rules of the era? Responsibility goes up the ladder to the league.
How about the fact that after that hit the team allowed Karyia back out on the ice. Or any subsequent concussion after that?