Major controversy surrounds Rangers captain after latest antics
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New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba faces suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety after his latest cheap shot.
Controversy surrounds Trouba once again, for taking out
Evan Rodrigues with a nasty elbow to the head during game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
As Trouba was attempting to shut down Rodrigues on a rush, he launched forward and extended his elbow hitting the side of his head sending him flying to the ice.
Here's a slow motion of the incident:
Trouba then received a penalty on the for elbowing, when many believe it should have been a five minute major and a suspension.
Rodrigues ending up leaving the ice after the play making the situation worst for Trouba.
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MAI 26 | 393 ANSWERS Major controversy surrounds Rangers captain after latest antics Do you think Jacob Trouba should be suspended for this elbow? |
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