Controversy surrounded a recent incident in the Buffalo Sabres versus Boston Bruins game, where Brad Marchand's hit on Henri Jokiharju sparked calls for a harsh penalty or suspension. However, former NHL defenseman Craig Rivet offers a different perspective.
Despite widespread online criticism of Marchand, Rivet challenges the notion of a dirty hit. In a surprising twist, Rivet contends that the fault lies with Jokiharju, claiming the defenseman deliberately avoided contact upon anticipating Marchand's hit.
Unsurprisingly, Rivet's perspective is met with dissent, as not everyone aligns with his take on the contentious play.
