Flyers Announcer Seemingly Calls to Injure Hurricanes Goaltender

“So, Flyers have to do a little bit more, I think, to get him to that point.”

Hurricanes Fans React to Jackson’s Questionable Remarks

Physicality has always been part of hockey, and especially so in the postseason, but seemingly suggesting injuries to be inflicted by those with such esteemed standing is something a bit unprecedented.

“Sounds like he doesn’t believe his team is good enough to beat the Canes & the only way they have chance is to intentionally make contact with Freddie to injure him,” one Hurricanes fan analyzed. “When someone makes a statement like that and then tries to soften it with a “but” you know what he is hoping for.”

“This is insane that he, a “professional”, thought this; but especially, said this out loud,” said another.

“There is an ex Flyer who will punish this behavior,” mentioned another fan, referencing enforcer and grinder Nicolas Deslauriers, whom the Hurricanes received at the Trade Deadline.

Truly, while it is a shame that anyone would insinuate injury-related strategies, it is something that has become far too common outside of the media and in the dark corners of sports fanbases, and as such, brings little surprise that such ideas have made their way into the mainstream.

Perhaps it is less of a result of passionate fans amidst heated postseason rivalries, and more a symptom of the times – a streak of the darkness that society has allowed into their hearts and minds in part due to the toxic nature that has become commonplace in the digital age.

With hope, no bad faith actions will come of this dilemma – for anyone on any side.

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