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Originally Posted by Mike F
I don't think Gio is a dirty player, and he wasn't "headhunting", but if you watch the clip of the hit closely, the first thing that moves on Aho is his head twisting to his left and helmet popping, then his body follows. The first point of contact was to his chin.
https://streamable.com/4anue
He definitely put himself in a bad position, cutting to the middle with is head down, and Gio kept his skates on the ice, didn't elevate, etc., so the league may decide the 5 minute major was enough, depending on Aho's health. |
It is REALLY hard to tell whether the head movement is caused by the blocking effect of Gio's shoulder on Aho's chest/left shoulder. I can't see anything that shows a clear chin hit. I can see the effect -- but a clean head hit it doesn't seem to be. Each angle is somewhat imperfect - the league may well have better video.
Agree that the league may just wash its hands of it (hope so).