Nicklas Backstrom’s hit on Marcel Goc was just as dangerous as others that have gone before the league for review this season. Our Predators blog wonders why the league is overlooking this one.
Should Nicklas Backstrom Face A Suspension?
Typically the beginning of each NHL season is chock full of power plays as the league office instructs referees to crack down on obstruction, hooking, holding and slashing. As the season wears on, the crackdown wanes and by the time the playoffs roll around, hockey officiating is back to normal -- let them play and miss a number of calls both ways.
Goc will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a separated shoulder, and has left On The Forcheck’s Dirk Hoag wondering why Backstrom hasn’t received a phone call from Colin Campbell.
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