Following a violent cross-check to the face from A.J. Greer of the Boston Bruins during a game on Thursday night, Mike Hoffman, a forward for the Montreal Canadiens, expressed his disappointment with the National Hockey League's Player Safety department on social media. The incident resulted in Hoffman's injury and bloodshed on the ice.
Although the league suspended Greer for one game, Hoffman felt that the disciplinary action was insufficient. Consequently, he shared a video on his Instagram story, showcasing the severity of his injury and criticizing Player Safety for not taking the matter seriously enough.
Hoffman's public outcry against the league's decision indicates his dissatisfaction with the current state of player safety in the NHL. It also brings attention to the ongoing discussion regarding the effectiveness of the league's disciplinary system in deterring dangerous plays on the ice.
Mike Hoffman with a CLEAR message to NHL Player Safety regarding AJ Greer's suspension for a cross-check to his face 🤕
(🎥: @MHoffy68 on instagram) pic.twitter.com/a8IX47xxZv— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) March 24, 2023
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