DOPs are in
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Credit to DOPs... I didn't have a huge issue with the Waller hit when I saw it as I thought Waller temporarily had the puck then it skipped away but it is clear from the camera work they have that he never ever had possession of the puck. Poor hit.
Louis is a big loss. I think he's been superb all season. At risk of sounding like a broken record.... it's his skating that has impressed me. he seems fitter, always moving so is in better positions and fewer players seem to be able to get on the outside of him where he usually ends up hooking or holding or worse they head for goal. He's looked solid so far, showing great fit and is even joining in the offence. Great player.
Louis is a big loss. I think he's been superb all season. At risk of sounding like a broken record.... it's his skating that has impressed me. he seems fitter, always moving so is in better positions and fewer players seem to be able to get on the outside of him where he usually ends up hooking or holding or worse they head for goal. He's looked solid so far, showing great fit and is even joining in the offence. Great player.
Having the benefit of that slow motion on both hits, I'm very impressed with the technique of both Louis and Hamonic. Both hits are beauties in terms of contact. It's the timing and ice positioning that causes the issue.
If Louis had been able to staple Thompson to the board as part of the hit then it would have been fine.
Likewise, if Waller had actually gotten possession of the puck Hamonic would have been in the clear.
The message still needs to be sent though, you don't get away with hitting our younger guys like that, especially not if you're an experienced top-pairing defenceman.
If Louis had been able to staple Thompson to the board as part of the hit then it would have been fine.
Likewise, if Waller had actually gotten possession of the puck Hamonic would have been in the clear.
The message still needs to be sent though, you don't get away with hitting our younger guys like that, especially not if you're an experienced top-pairing defenceman.
