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Editorial: The Department of Player “Safety” Strikes Again

In last night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, Shea Weber boarded Vladislav Namestnikov. There is no question that this was boarding. There is no question that he should have been given a five minute major and a game misconduct. There is no question that he should have been suspended for at least two games.

The referees on the ice, Frederick L’Ecuyer and Dan O’Rourke, declined to penalize Weber. The Department of Player Safety then declined to even have a hearing.

As expected, no hearing for #Habs Shea Weber for hit on Namestnikov last night.