I think the issue is the grey area of contact sports. How much is too much? We have been always taught to finish our checks. Why? Because it punishes and wears down the opposition and you want players to be weary of getting hit as a competitive advantage. No doubt in my mind Bennett wanted to punish the player there. That said he didn't throw an elbow nor was the opponent's head the primary area of contact. I don't think he went all Matt Cooke where his clear attempt was to injure. I think a penalty is totally fair there but not a suspension.
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