There were many jokes when Jacob Trouba launched himself into the boards trying to hit Martin Necas in Game 2, but nobody would have been laughing had Trouba connected, says Ken Campbell.
Jacob Trouba goes head first into the boards after a missed hit on Martin Necas during overtime of Game 2 between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes.New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba has been suspended twice and fined twice during his NHL career. We found that out when the NHL Department of Player Safety listed Trouba's history of supplemental discipline the last time it suspended Trouba for two games in January for elbowing.
During Tuesday's Game 2 matchup between the Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes, Trouba lined up for a hit on Martin Necas. His left elbow rose up high before he left his feet when Necas dodged the hit.
Only Necas avoiding contact prevented Trouba from getting suspended again. But it brings up the question: Should a guy receive a suspension for intent alone?
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