Zach Whitecloud checks Toronto Maple Leafs Left Wing Matthew Knies - Source: Getty
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made his feelings known regarding the controversial hit by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud on Leafs rookie Matthew Knies during Toronto's 3-0 win on Wednesday night.
Knies was carrying the puck through the neutral zone in the second period as Whitecloud stepped up and delivered a high, open-ice hit that sent Knies crashing down the ice. Whitecloud did not receive any penalty for his hit. Later, the Leafs announced Knies won't return for the game.
When asked about the hit after the game, Berube said:
"It's a tough call. I'm not going to sit here and comment on the league. They thought it was a clean hit. So it's a clean hit. There's nothing we can comment on. Really there's nothing to say."
