Player Safety Reaches Surprising Verdict on Alex Edler's Hit on Connor McDavid
The NHL's Department of Player has made the decision not to bestow any supplemental discipline onto Kings' defenseman Alex Edler for his knee-on-knee hit on Edmonton captain Connor McDavid. The hit caused a serious stir, both on the ice and on the internet. Some saying it was clean, some saying it was not.
The fact is, Edler extended his leg so as not to miss McDavid. It's only a natural reaction, so Edler doesn't deserve the title of a dirty player. At least, not for this play. However, the fact remains that it was a penalty; one that has resulted in serious injury before last night and likely will again.
"Well, it was only knee-on-knee because McDavid tried to avoid getting hit."
What else is one to do? Try to get hit?
As mentioned, Edler's reaction on the play was a natural one but still a penalty. Although, given no one was hurt on the play, it is sensible enough that no action was taken by Player Safety.
This wasn't Edler's first offense, though. Two seasons ago, Edler was suspended for a knee-on-knee hit that left Zach Hyman out of the lineup for two months. Hyman spoke on that during intermission yesterday.
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NOVEMBRE 17 | 735 ANSWERS Player Safety Reaches Surprising Verdict on Alex Edler's Hit on Connor McDavid Did Alex Edler deserve a suspension for his hit on McDavid? | ||
| Yes | 384 | 52.2 % |
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