BREAKING: Defenseman Assessed Game Misconduct For Dangerous Hit On 1st Overall Pick
A Buffalo Sabres are losing one of their top defensemen following a dangerous hit to the head on a former first overall pick.
Clifton Given Game Misconduct
During the first period of tonight's game between the Buffalo Sabres and the New Jersey Devils, defenseman Connor Clifton laid a high and dangerous hit on 2017 first-overall pick Nico Hischier.
Clifton was brought into Buffalo last offseason after playing the beginning portion of his career with Boston.
It is unknown if there will be a suspension as a result of this hit but given how Hischier is alright, there will likely not be a suspension.
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OCTOBRE 27|144 ANSWERS BREAKING: Defenseman Assessed Game Misconduct For Dangerous Hit On 1st Overall Pick Is this hit suspension-worthy? | ||
| Yes | 83 | 57.6 % |
| No | 61 | 42.4 % |
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