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Busta Reims said:Madferret said:No suspension...crazy
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=380418
Honestly, as much as it was a solid hit on a goalie, I'm not sure it was suspension worthy. Lucic was chasing down a loose puck, which Miller moved out of the way a fraction of a second before impact. There was no way Lucic could have eased up in terms of his momentum - there just wasn't enough time - nor do I think he could have really avoided the collision. While he made no attempt avoid Miller and took advantage of the opportunity a little, he doesn't really make contact with Miller's head - the brunt of the impact is to the back of Miller's shoulder. I'd also be hard-pressed to say he targeted the head - doesn't raise his forearm particularly high (they're chest level at the moment of impact). Most of the damage here really stems from the fact that Lucic has almost 50 pounds on Miller and was legitimately coming in at close to full speed. With the rules as they are right now, I'd say this is the right call.
I think Gionta's was less violent looking but far worse/more intentional as he subtly stuck out the forearm/elbow on the way by and could have easily avoided the hit.. also crashing through the crease to do it.