First, this is an awful, nasty hit. I know it's been said before, but these are the types of hits that need to be removed from the game of hockey, forever.
Since Zac Rinaldo is a repeat offender (he's been suspended by the NHL for a total of six games) he could get hit with a lengthy suspension. I know, this sounds like groundhog day.
For those keeping track at home, Rinaldo was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
First I realize that hockey is a contact sport that everything happens at a very high rate of speed, but Rinaldo had no other intention, but to take out Kris Letang. I don't think we can blame the victim on this one. (Zac Rinaldo's Suspension History)
Apr 07, 2014
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Suspended by the NHL
for 4 games.
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Feb 13, 2012
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Suspended by the NHL
for 2 games.
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Feb 04, 2012
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Fined $5,000 by the
NHL.
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