So, the NHL finally gets a chance to prove once and for all whether it is serious about cracking down on dangerous hits. Kovalchuk laid out Michael Roszival with a vicious hit from behind last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFXOhELnsAE
Roszival did not have the puck, did not turn as the hit approached. Kovalchuk went full steam ahead, and jumped into Rosival from behind. Thankfully he seemed to be okay, but it easily could have been a lot worse.
So, 2 questions. What should the NHL do? And what do you think the NHL will do?
Personally, for me this has to be at least a 20 game suspension, to match Downie's . Unfortunately, I think Colin Campbell will shy away from a real punishment for a star, and will probably go with 5 or less.