From the end-zone camera angle you actually do see Evans looking to his right for a moment before crossing the red line.

And it does not matter if the guy puts himself in a vulnerable position while trying to score a goal. The onus is on the player laying the hit.

And why do you think - without exception - ALL of the analysts agree it was not a clean hit? Winnipeg fans are right and all the analysts are wrong?

- Nasty_Duck

Because a kid with a history of concussions got knocked out scoring his first playoff goal on his 25th birthday and that’s terrible. People with public jobs like analysts tend not to want to look like they’re in favor violence and incite the anger of an outrage mob by suggesting it’s okay for that to happen. It’s an optics driven league, and the hit looked horrible.

It’s not all analysts, btw. I don’t think there’s been a topic in history that ALL analysts, without exception, agree on. Most believe it warranted suspension, some softened their stances after reviewing the play a bit, and many weren’t calling for more than a game or two.


Side note: Is it actually true that the onus is 100% on the player making the hit? A shooter can be oblivious and it’s on the defender to make sure to avoid his vulnerable parts? Disappointing, if true.

The Jets will win tonights game, likely a shutout by Helle.

The Jets will win tonights game, likely a shutout by Helle.
- 2.0

"Hey out there, we're on the air. It's hockey night tonight."

Yes, it's time for cold drinks, BBQ and JETS hockey!

Drop the damn puck! Let's go Jets!!!

"Hey out there, we're on the air. It's hockey night tonight."

Yes, it's time for cold drinks, BBQ and JETS hockey!

Drop the damn puck! Let's go Jets!!!
- grahamzky

get your lucky shirt grahamzky. game on.

The Jets will win tonights game, likely a shutout by Helle.
- 2.0

Jets are going to win 4 straight!

PLD is going to go BEAST MODE!!! I can just feel it!!!!

Go Jets Go 🛫✈️🛩️🏒

get your lucky shirt grahamzky. game on.
- 2.0

Don't worry, it'll be on - and worn proudly!!!

Vesalainen and Harkins are in tonight!!!!

The master plan is coming into place. Hoping both guys get on the scoresheet.

Faaaaaaaaaaack!

What the hell man?

Jets are going to win 4 straight!

PLD is going to go BEAST MODE!!! I can just feel it!!!!

Go Jets Go 🛫✈️🛩️🏒
- TheUltimateJet

Beast mode alright

Sore ?

Sore ?
- Heywood Jablome

You bet I am. Even without Scheifele, the Jets top 5 forwards are better than Montreal’s best.

Montreal is playing a simple trap style neutral zone game. This is where things like zone entries and puck possession become so important.

This Jets team has soooo much talent and I just don’t get it!!!!!

You bet I am. Even without Scheifele, the Jets top 5 forwards are better than Montreal’s best.

Montreal is playing a simple trap style neutral zone game. This is where things like zone entries and puck possession become so important.

This Jets team has soooo much talent and I just don’t get it!!!!!
- TheUltimateJet

Hate to say it Ultimate but I think the Jets don't have as much talent as they've been hyped to have, there's a lot more bottom six talent then true top six talent on the Jets.

You bet I am. Even without Scheifele, the Jets top 5 forwards are better than Montreal’s best.

Montreal is playing a simple trap style neutral zone game. This is where things like zone entries and puck possession become so important.

This Jets team has soooo much talent and I just don’t get it!!!!!
- TheUltimateJet

Montreal d-core is really solid. the team is built from the net out. Jets have been consistently losing at home the past two seasons, so, the road it is.

You bet I am. Even without Scheifele, the Jets top 5 forwards are better than Montreal’s best.

Montreal is playing a simple trap style neutral zone game. This is where things like zone entries and puck possession become so important.

This Jets team has soooo much talent and I just don’t get it!!!!!
- TheUltimateJet

No. I wasn't suggesting emotions.

Poolman is not a top pair D but he is a good third pair one and he covered up a lot of Stanley mistakes that Benn just can not. Heinola better be in the lineup and with Morrisey tomorrow!!
I’d also consider these lines, time for a change!! We generated zero offence last night, none!! Copp and PLD who both see themselves as top 6 centers delivered butkiss

Connor -PLD-Ehlers
Matty P-Copp-wheels
Perreault-Lowry-apples
Vesalainen-Gustafson-Lewis

Montreal d-core is really solid. the team is built from the net out. Jets have been consistently losing at home the past two seasons, so, the road it is.
- 2.0

Montreal is just playing a boring game and it seems that Maurice has been unable to make any adjustments. I don’t think that Montreal’s defense is any better than the Jets. They just play a system suited to them.

I thought it was a tough hockey play wit a terrible result. I really don’t even see the need for the major on that hit. Is it just me or has hockey gotten as soft as bettmans Richard?