Player Safety Department Officially Reaches a Verdict on Evander Kane
In a recent Oilers-Wild game, Evander Kane's hit on Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin made the headlines. Following the controversy, the NHL's Department of Player Safety shared its verdict on the incident.
Controversial Hit by Kane on Brodin Causes a Stir
The game was intense, but the sequence that stood out is Kane's hit on Brodin. The hit, which some consider as suspension-worthy, was not penalized during the game. However, Brodin had to leave the game, injured.
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For those who missed it, the uncalled hit on Brodin by Kane that knocked Brodin out of the game and resulted in a penalty to Hartman for going after Kane
No Punishment for Kane from Department of Player Safety
Today, it was announced that the Department of Player Safety will not be giving any punishment to Evander Kane for his actions. Their reasoning is that Brodin was aware of the impending hit and failed to protect himself adequately.
"Hearing no discipline coming to Evander Kane likely because Brodin shoulder checks and didn't protect himself despite fact Evander Kane needlessly drives his head into the glass."
"Still, fact this wasn't a Wild power play is outrageous. Fact the refs then fall for Kane timberrrring like a tree in a forest to put the Wild a man down en route to winning goal is even more outrageous
Way Brodin has been playing, this will be a big loss if he's out for #mnwild
"Still, fact this wasn't a Wild power play is outrageous. Fact the refs then fall for Kane timberrrring like a tree in a forest to put the Wild a man down en route to winning goal is even more outrageous
Way Brodin has been playing, this will be a big loss if he's out for #mnwild
Do you think the Player Safety Department made the right call?
As seen on House of Hockey - NHL Player Safety Makes Decision Regarding Kane
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9 DECEMBRE | 201 ANSWERS Player Safety Department Officially Reaches a Verdict on Evander Kane Do you think the Player Safety Department made the right call? | ||
| Yes | 87 | 43.3 % |
| No | 114 | 56.7 % |
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