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Originally Posted by Bingo
Tanev tripped him. I'm not going to argue that. Was it intentional or their skates colliding I honestly don't know.
But I think what people are saying is that McDavid puts everyone including himself in a very scary position by driving that way. It's allowed. It's legal. But with that much speed he is the weapon, not the defender cutting him down.
You're allowed to trip players in hockey. It's a two minute minor. We've heard of "good penalties" for years for tripping a guy that might have had a breakaway.
This isn't any different, but McDavid is making it dangerous for himself and goaltenders because he leaves no room for anything else to happen.
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It’s a career shortening move for him too… I really don’t understand how he continues to do it so recklessly. He broke his collar bone already from it… He has the skill to be effective without having to retire at 29 due to multiple high speed impacts with goalies, nets, and end boards.