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Originally Posted by Macindoc
Sorry, the analysts were Oiler fans, and were trying to manufacture a story. Given that Gio’s backside was facing McDavid, the only way he could have contacted him with a knee would have been if Gio’s knees could bend backwards. Yes, he tried to stick his butt out and McDavid avoided the hit and caught on the back of Gio’s skate instead, but frankly, the play was more dangerous for Gio, because his Achilles’ tendon nearly got run over
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I am not saying it was a blatant knee on knee hit. But rather still could have been a dangerous play that Gio has to be careful with. In reality if an interference call was made then I would have had no issues with it. I do believe when playing instincts kick in and legs tend to go out to try and stop a play, as I know I’ve done that in my past, so it’s understandable. Though in the past when I did that my PCL got torn.
As well not every analyst is an oilers fan. Button/Friedman/Burkie can be objective.