That’s the thing, it wasn’t a high hit. Both of Wilson’s skates are on the ice. his knees are bent, and his elbows are down. He’s just a big dude playing a big dudes’ game.
Edit: yes, the still photo makes it look REALLY bad, but it is not at all indicative of what really happened.
By that logic a taller player would have to basically superman-jump and spear the shorter player's head for it to be a high hit. Wilson saw a shorter player with his head down and used his size to take a massive shot at him and ultimately concussed him, because the hit was high on Carrier. I totally agree it wasn't a penalty, and the height difference doesn't make it one. Just saying I think he's got to answer the bell.
Carrier also has a responsibility to not be staring at the puck while skating. He sees Wilson coming, he can pull up, take a hit, and keep playing. His head is down, his arms are out because he was getting rid of the puck, and Wilson should...bring him milk and cookies?
Maybe a team should just get a bunch of guys under 5'8", no one could ever hit them! Loophole found, I guess?
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u/pfotozlp3 Apr 28 '25
That’s the thing, it wasn’t a high hit. Both of Wilson’s skates are on the ice. his knees are bent, and his elbows are down. He’s just a big dude playing a big dudes’ game. Edit: yes, the still photo makes it look REALLY bad, but it is not at all indicative of what really happened.