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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Texans' Al-Shaair Faces Backlash for Controversial Hit on Lawrence

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is under scrutiny after a dangerous hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in Lawrence's concussion and Al-Shaair's ejection from the game. This incident has prompted fans to highlight Al-Shaair's history of questionable hits, including a throat grab on Tom Brady and a punch thrown at Bears' Roschon Johnson. Al-Shaair has apologized to Lawrence and criticized media and fans, while ESPN reports he may face suspension.

via New York Post |

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sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Jacob Trouba's Hits Spark Controversy and Fines in Rangers' Playoff Run

Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers is under scrutiny for his controversial hits, including a recent elbow to Evan Rodrigues of the Florida Panthers, which earned him a fine but no suspension. Despite his physical play and leadership, Trouba's performance on the ice has been detrimental to the Rangers, as he has been on the ice for a high number of shot attempts and scoring chances against. His struggles are highlighted by his poor defensive metrics compared to his teammates, raising concerns about his overall impact on the team's playoff success.

via Bleacher Report|

#controversial-hits #jacob-trouba #new-york-rangers

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rangers' Coach Laviolette Condemns 'Vicious' Hits in Loss to Islanders"

New York Rangers coach Peter Laviolette criticized two hits by New York Islanders players as "vicious" after a 4-2 loss, with one involving Mika Zibanejad and Adam Pelech and the other involving Vincent Trocheck and Noah Dobson. Laviolette accused the hits of being intentional, while Islanders coach Patrick Roy insisted they were accidental. The game was marked by controversy over the hits, with Laviolette expressing frustration and Roy defending his players' actions.

via ESPN|

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