Officials once again prove their incompetence, don't call a blatant penalty on Trent Frederic
PUBLICATION
TJ Tucker
November 25, 2023 (9:01 PM)
The only question on this one is intent, because the act definitely happened. The video doesn't lie.
Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers is very likely to get a call from the NHL's Department of Player Safety after a brutal stick swing to the head of Trent Frederic of the Boston Bruins, and landing a good one. Take a look:
How Frederic remained upright after that is anyone's guess. There are some suggesting online that Trouba was simply trying to wrestle his stick away from Frederic, and that the smack wasn't intentional. I'm not sure I buy it. There was no call on the play, despite the fact that the referee was standing right next to them.
Whether it was intentional or not, there should have at least been a penalty. I really think this one lands at least a fine, but I wouldn't be surprised at a hearing either. The Rangers won this game 7-4.
However, knowing the Department of Player Safety, it would also not be surprising if Trouba gets off Scott free
POLL |
Should this get a fine and/or suspension? |
Fine | 36 | 22.2 % |
Suspension | 57 | 35.2 % |
Neither | 43 | 26.5 % |
Not sure | 26 | 16 % |
List of polls |
|
42 minutes ago | By TJ Tucker A Significant Change to NHL's CBA Could Bring Big Benefits for Teams Around the League |
|
2 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Analyst Is Convinced the Montreal Canadiens Are Trading Defenseman Arber Xhekaj |
|
12 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Jacob Trouba Destroys Justin Barron with a Controversial, Suspendable Elbow to the Head |
|
13 hours ago | By Tom Banks Utah HC Owner Puts Gary Bettman In Unprecedented Position During Home Opener |
|
16 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Penguins Tristan Jarry Could Soon be Placed on Waivers After Team Makes Shocking Decision |
|
17 hours ago | By TJ Tucker Jason Kelce Drops Wild Story of NHL Captain Crashing their NFL Locker Room to Arm Wrestle Players |
|
18 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Responds to Fan Who Told Him to Retire in Hilarious Fashion |
|
18 hours ago | By Tom Banks NHL Analysts Debate the Controversy Surrounding Oliver Ekman-Larsson's Punishable Hit |
Previously on Bladeofsteel