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Originally Posted by soulchoice
I get what youre saying Sempuki, but if you have played hockey on a contact level, you would also realize its not just about separating the player from the puck during the game. There is an element of intimidation and fear one wants to instil on an opposing player with an ability to put people out on the tracks.
Most puck carriers who know they may get lit up will tend to play scared or may make a bad play with the puck when there is a chance to get hammered. If a player knows there is someone out there who will demolish you the moment you put your head down or try to dangle him, there is a tendency to play differently. This happens in all level of hockey.
I would hope if it was a Flames Dman in the same situation as Trouba to not let up and give a message, just like Sarich did to Marleau. Just as if a Flames player got hit in that manner, I would say, keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings. Its a fast game.
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Of course there's that element, but I don't think big open ice hits fundamentally contribute to that element, since by definition players never see the hit coming.
And it's about player brain damage -- not audience pearl clutching.