This is a hit that is earily similar to the Dumba hit and I expect them to be treated in the exact same way. Hits that would be considered a good hockey play 10 years ago are now being looked at very differently. The old phrase of keep your head up is partially true, but there is more onus on the hitter to make sure that the hit isn't a predatory hit with the intent of injuring the opponent.
Big hits in a late blowout game are always going to raise the ire of the opposition
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