Former Maple Leafs player puts rival in a chokehold and now he has to pay the price
Former Toronto Maple Leafs player William Lagesson's recent altercation in the AHL has stirred significant controversy and this is particularly due to the dangerous nature of his actions.
As reported by Maple Leafs Daily,during a heated scrum against the Iowa Wild, William Lagesson who is currently with the Grand Rapids Griffins under a Detroit Red Wings contract did a choke hold on Adam Raska.
The move was looking like an MMA submission more than a hockey play.
It was drawing big criticism after it circulated on social media since it's a very dangerous move.
Despite the severity of the incident, William Lagesson was only given a two-minute minor penalty for roughing during the game and this started a lot of controversy across the league.
The league's last decision to suspend him for three games has been widely criticized as insufficient because of the potential danger of his move.
Some people think that the suspension should be a lot bigger than the initial decision.
Many fans and analysts find the punishment being not enough given the contrast between standard hockey infractions and a choke hold that left Raska visibly panicked.
The incident has sparked discussions about player safety and the league's responsibility to enforce appropriate disciplinary measures for dangerous plays.
Adam Raska has not yet commented on the situation, but fans are frustrated by the league's lack of transparency in its disciplinary process and how they took their decision to only give three game to William Lagesson.
Do you think William Lagesson should be banned from the AHL/NHL following his dangerous move which could have end a lot worse?
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NOVEMBRE 27 | 97 ANSWERS Former Maple Leafs player puts rival in a chokehold and now he has to pay the price Do you think William Lagesson should have received a bigger punishment? | ||
| Yes | 58 | 59.8 % |
| No | 39 | 40.2 % |
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