There is lots of talk about Doug Weight (yes, THAT Doug Weight) absolutely pulverizing Carolina rookie Brandon Sutter with a clean open ice hit. Take a look for your self:
First, very clearly the kid had his head down, and that is always an invitation to get your bell rung.
Second, let's do the math here. Doug Weight is listed at 5' 11", Sutter at 6' 3". Now, you tell me how the kid's head gets hit by Weight's shoulder if he isn't leaning down into it? Also, its very clear Weight did not leave his feet to make that hit.
Third, Weight did nothing else wrong that could have contributed to an injury. For example, some players use the stick during a check. Weight didn't.
The real problem here is you have a 19 year old kid who hasn't yet learned to keep his head on a swivel, otherwise you'll get it knocked off in this league, and not only by accidental shots like Weight's. What the hell are we supposed to do, put training wheels on all the kids in the NHL these days. Or maybe they should all play with a sign announcing "WARNING: Student Skater."
I'm sorry the kid got hurt, but you play like a busher in a mens league and that is bound to happen. Just imagine what would have happened if someone who is known to be a big hitter got the shot on him?
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