SamPWoo.com – When are these types of hits ever going to stop?

I am not going to question if the hit on Anssi Salmela was premeditated because it appears it wasn’t. Flyer and Devil fans can all agree that we do not want to ever see a player laid out on the ice motionless. But why does it keep happening?

Since the lockout, Philadelphia Flyers have developed a reputation for dangerous hits that would warrant a lengthy suspension. Jeff Carter’s hit should be reviewed and whatever punishment Colin Campbell dishes out should be more than what the referees gave out last night, which was nothing.

In late 2007, NHL brass warned the Flyers’ GM about cleaning up their act. They did for awhile, but now they returned back to their old ways. I am sure Carter was remorseful, but that is not enough to stop these hits. Campbell should finally take a firm stand once and for all. These violent hits are not good for the game.

Here is the list of high profile dangerous hits by Flyers’ players since 2007:

Youtube Video 1
Anssi Salmela –hit by Jeff Carter

Youtube Video 2
David Booth – hit by Mike Richards

Youtube Video 3
Dean McAmmond – Hit by Steve Downie

Youtube Video 4
Patrice Bergeron – Hit by Randy Jones

Youtube Video 5
Ryan Kesler – Hit by Jesse Boulerice

Youtube Video 6
Andrew Alberts – Hit by Scott Hartnell

Youtube Video 7
Matt Niskanen – Hit by Riley Cote

Here is a good article by J.P. Hoornstra. It is titled: Anatomy of a winning streak



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