If you're a hockey fan, you probably saw it on the weekend. I was watching the game on Friday night when it happened. It turned my stomach a little.
Superstar Sidney Crosby, one of our best, took two consecutive cross-checks, from behind, from an old nemesis.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky took his stick and cross-checked Crosby in the back of the neck. Crosby crumbled in pain. Dubinsky then got him again, with another cross-check, breaking his stick across Crosby's back. Dubinsky skated to the penalty box. He got 2 minutes. Upon further review the NHL then suspended Dubinsky for one game. One game. That's it.
I agree with those who believe we need to get rid of the "instigator" penalty for those who start fights. It was implemented to reduce fighting and I get that BUT, it also deters players from protecting their teammates. If a player jumps in and attacks the man who attacked the star player, he gets an minor penalty for instigating the fight, 5 minutes for fighting AND a 10 minute misconduct. It's just not right.
Somehow, we've lost control of our game. I wonder if we can get it back?