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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
Anyone claiming Mason Rudolph should have been suspended is doing exactly that.
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No, they aren't. I know because I stated I was surprised he didn't get a game suspension, or an ejection, for attempting to rip off another player's helmet and re-engaging after they had been broken up.
I can say that and also say that Myles was completely in the wrong and vastly over-reacted to what Rudy did. Rudy didn't deserve it and it was completely uncalled for. It would be akin to beating the shit out of some dude at a bar because he shoved you. Yeah... he shoved you and initiated physical force but still, you don't try to kill a man because of that. That doesn't change the fact he kicked shit off by shoving you.
The NHL still throws an additional 2 minute instigation penalty even if the dude got his ass kicked.
edit - again, ejection for ripping off equipment (and Rudy certainly tried) has gotten people ejected before
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ripping-helmet