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Originally Posted by JLP
Legal hitting isn't "taking liberties" it's a part of the game, the opposition can answer by hitting Habs players when they have the puck, not by skating across the rink to pummel (spear) an injured player when he's down. That's poor sportsmanship is unfortunately part of the bruins' culture.
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this is true, but I still have no problem with "grit" players standing up for " talent" players even if the hits are legal. I understand that a lot of people see it differently, c'est la vie.
Anyone who watched the game and saw Chara make a bee line to Emelin and then acts surprised at what transpired next is either ignorant or being disingenuous.
I generally dont think that guys standing up for teamates is poor sportsmanship, again that might just be me. Which is why I liked what white did to fleischman and though it was both appropriate and proportional. Same with what Chara did.