from ESPN,

What do you think of players being challenged to fight after a big but clean hit?

Scott Burnside: I guess I'll never fully understand The Code. In theory shouldn't The Code applaud a big, hard hit like the one that Jake McCabe of the Buffalo Sabres put on super rookie Patrik Laine of the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday? Instead, every hit, regardless of whether it's a clean one or not -- and let's be clear, the McCabe hit on Laine was within the rules -- is followed by players leaping to their teammate's defense. It happened the moment Laine went down. Guess that's part of The Code too. Don't get me wrong, it's unfortunate that Laine was diagnosed with a concussion. But it would be refreshing to see, just once, a player take a big, clean hit and have players play on as if it these kinds of hits are part of the game. What a concept.

Joe McDonald: I understand coming to the defense of a teammate, but the idea of challenging an opponent after a good, clean hit is getting ridiculous. Hockey is a fast and physical game but it comes to a screeching halt when a player gets knocked off his skates. To the players, I say: Take the hit, suck it up and continue playing. As long as it's a clean hit, there's no need to retaliate. I also understand when it's a franchise player on the receiving end of said hit, but it's part of the game. It shouldn't matter if it's Nos. 99, 66, 87, 97 or any generational player. As long as it's clean, it's fair.

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