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Originally Posted by Flaming Homer
You've been vocal that you'd eventually like to see checking completely removed from the game for years. I'm not sure why it's something you don't think is a fair comparison considering your hopes for the future of hockey.
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You don't have to remove checking, you just have to make all head contact illegal. No more excusing follow throughs, if you make contact with the head it's a major. In both hits, Trouba extends his legs through the hit and in both cases it's 100% unnecessary to separate the guy from the puck.
Make it like high-sticking, if you make contact to the head it's a penalty. It doesn't eliminate open ice hits, it just protects your players.