Many didn't appreciate the hit. Especially Sheldon Keefe.
Keefe Makes a Major Accusation Towards the Florida Panthers
"I don't know exactly when the whistle blew, but...he knows the play has ended or is ending and, to me, that's a hit with no intention other than to hurt the player. There was a lot of violence to it, but happy Dave's OK."
It seems clear that Gudas' intentions we're to injure Kampf.
He's known to play with a physical style and have injured many player with dangerous hits.