OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread

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@BLKGSR

I can’t believe what people are saying about this hit. It was def. a cheap shot because briere had his back turned to the play, and wasn’t expecting the hit at all. Yes, ovechkin was just trying to finish his check, but waited a moment too long because if you watch it, briere turned his back right when ovechkin went to hit him.

So was it totally malicious, no, is it worth a suspension yes. I’m just glad briere seems to be ok…

It wasn’t malicious at all. The hit was not hard, just very, very stupid. I wouldn’t even call it a cheap shot.