Jamie Benn wrapped an arm around the waist of Dylan DeMelo, rode him into the boards, and then threw him down. There was no call, but to me this should be a holding penalty.
I think the throw down was roughing, but the bear hug I would argue is not a hold and more of a "Pin". If the jets player had a path to skate left or right and Benns arm was holding the jet from moving in that direction I would call that a hold. He only held the player up cause he liked him enough he didn't want to risk breaking his neck. If he had quickly followed up with one leg between the legs and pinned him with his hip I would say that should be a fair way to def. The throw down was a bit much.
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Well. we could ask them, but hockey players are not known for being good listeners.
I think the throw down was roughing, but the bear hug I would argue is not a hold and more of a "Pin". If the jets player had a path to skate left or right and Benns arm was holding the jet from moving in that direction I would call that a hold. He only held the player up cause he liked him enough he didn't want to risk breaking his neck. If he had quickly followed up with one leg between the legs and pinned him with his hip I would say that should be a fair way to def. The throw down was a bit much.
I don't have a poblem with letting this go. I'm more concenrned with plays that impact the safety of players.
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It's the throw down that's the problem.