Ryan Getzlaf returned to the Anaheim lineup with a splash last night. The Regina native has missed a bunch of games after he broke several bones in his face when hit by a puck. Some think he needs to miss some more time after this incident last nite, but I don't agree. What do you think about this hit?
Is this Hamhuis' first game of contact hockey? Sure Getzlaf was off the ice by the end of the hit, but Hamhuis did a terrible job of protecting himself.
ReplyDeleteIf Getzlaf gets suspended for that, its a joke. Every hard hit that results in a guy getting hurt can't be considered a suspendable hit.
ReplyDeleteAaron
In today's hockey, he will get at least a game for that if not more.
ReplyDeleteTR
He peeked, saw Getzalf coming, then went behind the net, peeked again and turned. No way a suspension is warrented. Protect yourself or protect the puck - that's part of hockey. No idea what Garrett is talking about regarding a jump - he made contact with feet on the ice! More of a glancing blow that propelled him off his feet as a result.
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ReplyDeleteHamhuis is not too bright, if you watch the play he saw Getzlaf skating towards him then turned his back. If Getzlaf runs him over at full speed-Hamhuis does not get up.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe he intentionally wanted to set up a division rival's top forward for a suspension hearing. Good luck with the headache Danny.