Xoggz22
Registered User
I watched the replay several times (the view from the top is the best), and while the hit was definitely late and worthy of a penalty, the hit itself appeared "clean" to me. Prust never left the ice, no elbow involved, shoulder was to the chest, and, as far as I can tell, there was no head contact. However, I don't really know Prust, and I don't know his history of any dirty hits.
Biggest thing for me was this was deliberate, late and targeting. I don't care if he left his feet. Stepan had no chance it was so late. Watch Prust, he's looking at him the entire time and zeroes in. For me, more than two games was necessary and I'm shocked because Prust is essentially a nobody. Wrong message,er, no message sent to him.
And I hate the Rangers but love the game.