Putting aside the response itself, which most people seem to agree was stupid, it seems like some people are still arguing “something” had to be done because he broke a “code” that definitely “exists.”
Which, sure, I guess.
Then look at the act itself. If we all just agree that it’s “showboating” then that’s fine, but there is a ton of showboating in the NHL that gets absolutely zero response what so ever.
- Guys over-celebrating a goal
- Goalies trying to score a goal
- Guys trying for “unique” goals (michigan, etc)
- Guys playing to fans/opposing bench after fights, goals, etc
These things rarely, if ever, get a response.
So, you’re saying that the bar requiring a response is winding up a shot on an empty net.
It doesn’t make really any sense at all, so my sense is it’s just meatheads justifying other meatheads.
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