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Originally Posted by Barca
Kassian was in a puck battle with Giordano. No player is expecting to blindsided like that out of nowhere.
I think that's why you see a lot of ex players like Selanne defending Kassian on this issue.
that was not a normal hockey play, you don't leave your cover to take an unnecessary hit on an unsuspecting player and not expect a retaliation.
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Kassian was carrying the puck around Giordano and the net. There's was no puck battle.
A blindside hit would be from behind, which none of these were. The second hit I'd even argue MT held up to ensure he only hit the shoulder. You're carrying the puck around the net, you should expect someone to hit you.
Players "leave their cover" all the time to make hits. It's only Kassians fault that he wasn't expecting a hit.