[GullFoss]

It wasn't interference, blind side hit or charging. It looks like first point of contact was the head, but was it the primary point of contact? It was quite unnecessary with 1 minute left in the game. But was it illegal and suspend-able? I think it is...

1) Is backlund eligible to be hit? Yes - he has the puck

2) Could Dumba have take a different path? Probably not - so not a factor in suspension.

3) Was the hit avoidable? Sort of - to the extent any hit is avoidable. So not enough to warrant suspension on its own

4) Was the hit high? a little, but not enough to warrant a suspension of its own.

5) Was the head the first point of contact? Yes - so maybe 1-2 games of suspension.

6) Was the head the primary point of conduct? The more I watch the hit, the more I think it was...and thats the one that seals it for me. Could be a very lengthy suspension

I think 2-7 games