[Copes]

Yeah, I don't think there is any defense for Carkner's move. Bottom line is Boyle was unprepared and was not defending himself. Outside of a hockey rink, what Carkner did would qualify for assault in my opinion. Hockey is a contact sport, but a play like that shouldn't be condoned. It was pretty outrageous to watch.

I say this as a relatively unbiased observer. There's questionable plays, and then there are greasy plays. There's minimal argument in Carkner's defense for that one. No questions, only grease.