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DOPS keeping NHL players unsafe like its their job
- Nov 29, 2005
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Why are Capitals fans complaining about Reaves "stalking" Wilson? (when there is no clear signs Reaves intended to injure Wilson)
I mean, Reaves played a very hard game on Wilson, but he did not do anything to suggest Reaves had clear intent to injure Wilson. IF Reaves had gone Mcsorley on Wilson it would be completely different - and Caps fans would have a valid case to rage about Reaves "stalking" Wilson.
Targeting Wilson is not illegal in itself - remember that Wilson is targeting opposing players every game with predatory hits (and has thrown way more dangerous stuff than Reaves) Wilson could easily been suspended 2-4 times more last year, the league let him off the hook as usual - especially in the playoffs.
What makes it better to target different players ILLEGALY as Wilson does, than target Wilson LEGALLY as Reaves did?
The only reason Wilson was hurt on the play was that he did not wear his helm properly, if Wilson had the helmet strapped correctly, he would bounce up and no penalty would have been called on the play.
I mean, Reaves played a very hard game on Wilson, but he did not do anything to suggest Reaves had clear intent to injure Wilson. IF Reaves had gone Mcsorley on Wilson it would be completely different - and Caps fans would have a valid case to rage about Reaves "stalking" Wilson.
Targeting Wilson is not illegal in itself - remember that Wilson is targeting opposing players every game with predatory hits (and has thrown way more dangerous stuff than Reaves) Wilson could easily been suspended 2-4 times more last year, the league let him off the hook as usual - especially in the playoffs.
What makes it better to target different players ILLEGALY as Wilson does, than target Wilson LEGALLY as Reaves did?
The only reason Wilson was hurt on the play was that he did not wear his helm properly, if Wilson had the helmet strapped correctly, he would bounce up and no penalty would have been called on the play.
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