Jacob Trouba began this season as his first as the New York Rangers' captain.
He was a controversial pick there, as names such as Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad appeared more deserving.
Now, Trouba has been under fire for a dangerous hit to the head on Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou.
Here were Athanasiou's comments following the hit:
That guy is known for hitting high, not really worrying about the puck out there and almost trying to hurt people. That's his game; that's what he does. He's an $8 million man with zero goals, so he has to figure out how to do something when making that much. If you can't help the team, I guess you try to hurt guys on the other team.
It was a weird play. The puck was there. He could've made a play on the puck. Instead it's like [he had] an intent to try to hurt somebody. He's been known to do that. You have to know when he's on the ice, and he got me there.
Don Cherry is no stranger to controversial opinions, and he shared his opinion on this play.
Keep your head up.
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Not an unexpected take from Cherry, but we're sure Andreas Athanasiou isn't happy!
Source: Blade of Steel
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Should Jacob Trouba have received supplemental discipline for this hit?
Yes
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