During a recent game, Connor McMichael and Jalen Chatfield engaged in a fight that ended with Chatfield executing a dangerous takedown. Despite no significant punches being thrown, hockey analysts, including Craig Button, criticized the move as dangerous and suggested it should warrant discipline from the NHL. However, the league has chosen not to take action, with observers highlighting the potential risk of serious injury, especially since McMichael landed awkwardly. Both players received majors but no further penalties were applied by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
Many, including TSN analyst and former league executive Craig Button, believed the slamming maneuver was worthy of supplemental discipline from NHL Player Safety.
Button argued that Chatfield's actions were dangerously reminiscent of UFC moves, saying, 'it's intent to injure. There's no room for that in the game.'
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