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Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14
Dumb hit and worth the 2 minute minor. I really don't agree with those who say it should be a major though, the result sucks with McCann getting hurt but, aside from the lateness, that is a hit thrown every single game and considered clean.
56.4 Major Penalty - The Referee, at his discretion, may assess a major penalty, based on the degree of violence, to a player guilty of interfering with an opponent
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That’s the point right there. The lateness is what makes it a penalty. The lateness means McCann is not expecting it and thus injury. It’s a predatory play