On Hockey Night in Canada last night, Kevin Bieksa was outraged by the situation and how the NHL and the players hadn't done anything about it. Cousins has been known for his dirty plays for years, and whenever things get rough, he doesn't respond to his actions:
Since he spoke out, analysts and NHLers have given their support to Bieksa's take on the subject:
The NHL Player Safety Department will have to look closely at these actions. Or, as Bieksa stated, someone will have to tell him. It's one of hockey's unwritten rules, if you're willing to throw dirty hits, you have to be willing to pay for your acts.
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Do you qualify Nick Cousins as a dirty player? | ||
Yes, he's a rat | 813 | 93.7 % |
No, he plays the game within the limits | 55 | 6.3 % |
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