Trouba MASSIVE hit on Meier

[SR]

The Devils responded. They added to their lead and laughed at Trouba as he left the ice. Why let a mediocre player like Trouba throw you off your game?

You know what i mean. I understand them capitalizing on the board but there should have been a physical response by NJ. Stevens back in the day would have taken Trouba head off, that’s all I’m saying.

 

[vildurson]

It's clean hit by NHL rules. If you ask me, it's rules that are wrong in this case.

 

[Panthaz89]

It's clean hit by NHL rules. If you ask me, it's rules that are wrong in this case.

The rules change depending on the jerseys if you really think about it.

 

[T REX]

My issue is how far away he lines him up.

Very predatory. He definitely takes a run.

Maybe be legal but it's a hit that could severely injure another player.

 

[ijuka]

In a way, you could argue that it was just unlucky.

But it's Trouba, so it was a deliberate hit to the head.

 

[goonybird]

Trouba suspended for the entire spring and summer oh no

 

[Kimota]

Almost early 00s-like. We should have more of those.

 

[BFLO]

Strange that Trouba keeps hitting people clean through the body, but their heads keep getting in the way of his elbow first. Must be a coincidence.

 

[Jacob]

The head is clearly the principal point of contact.

 

[Devilsfan992]

I thought it was a good hit. Meier needs to to be more aware skating into the zone like that.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

At least the four New Jersey players that did nothing can take comfort in the scoreboard. I guess

Seriously, the whole aftermath was bizarre. No reaction from any Devils players on the ice or the bench, and Ruff didn’t seem to care either.

 

[Paranoid Android]

Legal. But I still dont have to like it.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

The hit was “clean” by the rule book, but that hit is as predatory as they come. The puck wasn’t anywhere near Meier at the tume, Trouba’s only goal was driving through his face.

 

[NHL Fanatik]

There are going to be polarizing views on this hit.

Mine is pretty black and white.

This Trouba hit on Meier, as the rules are constructed, is mostly legal

But if the league cares about its players like it claims, then these types of hits need to be penalized

I care more about player safety than some highlight-reel hit. Some dont. Thats really the only difference and is why most guys laying such hits have a history of doing so

 

[AvroArrow]

Great hit, wtf is Meier doing lol.

 

[NJDevilsFan21]

At least the four New Jersey players that did nothing can take comfort in the scoreboard. I guess

2-0 game with over 14 minutes left. Keeping their cool was the best thing they could have done at that point in the game. I was worried for a little bit we were about to take an emotional roughing, instigator, or other stupid penalty. That hit had the potential to really change the momentum the game, especially if NYR received a PP on it and scored.

 

[hirawl]

Clean through the core. Not necessary when the guy is leaning forward with his head down but textbook clean.

Meier should know better.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

League proves time and time again what a clown show it truly is. Clean, dirty, legal or not...don't care..get rid of that trash.

 

[Pink Mist]

legal hit, but predatory and totally unnecessary. garbage hit meant to injury another player, unsportsmanlike and shouldn't be permitted

 

[HOOats]

yay CTE! thumbs up!

Avoid CTE by keeping YOUR head up! thumbs up

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Why not talk about the goalie shooting the puck at a Devil after what he thought was a goal. Lundquist 2.0, complete with loser attitude.

 

[TriFF51]

The only positive we Ranger fans can take away from the series. 0 goals 0 assists minus 3 and laid the f*** out

 

[Squiffy]

The hit was “clean” by the rule book, but that hit is as predatory as they come. The puck wasn’t anywhere near Meier at the tume, Trouba’s only goal was driving through his face.

He was frigging carrying the puck lol..

 

[cliffclaven]

I’d love to see how the “Keep your head up crowd” would react to receiving a hit like this. The pseudo tough guy acts from people involved with hockey are embarrassing. This is straight through Meier’s head and it’s absolutely disgusting

Lol, I’ve been drilled like that in football. It ain’t fun but it’s part of the game. At least for a few more years until they take out hitting completely. Which will happen.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Avoid CTE by keeping YOUR head up! thumbs up

I see the “keep your head up” brigade is out in full force, lol.

That’s not how CTE works. You ever watch a boxing match or a UFC event? Those guys aren’t staring at the ground while they’re getting hit in the head.