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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing
I can understand how people can see them differently, and similarly.
My thoughts:
Cole took five strides and took a stride through him as he was hitting Jankowski.
Last, wide view on the link. (Too stupid to embed video itself.)
https://streamable.com/99e4n
Valimaki, on the video I saw, took one stride and glided into him.
Cole's hit seemed to have more of a hit "through" the player, while Valimaki's was more of a hit "into" the player.
Cole hit high near head vs. Valimaki into chest.
Cole's hit was, arguably, "violent" while Valimaki's was more to separate the player from the puck.
I can understand why Avs fans would be mad that the call, but don't think it is horse####. |
Avs player didn't get demolished and didn't even end up on the ice. Valimaki hit him but didn't destroy him. I think if Valimaki was flying into that hit it should be a 5 minute penalty too. Valimaki made what was IMO a clean hit and the kind of hit we should embrace if we want physicality in hockey at all. It was awesome.
Awesome is awesome.