Leon Draisaitl nailed Aleksander Barkov with an elbow to the jaw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and clearly, Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice was NOT happy.
Why would he be? Even with the Panthers up 2-0 on the Edmonton Oilers, losing Barkov — who didn’t return in the contest — for any period of time would be alarming given his prowess on both ends of the ice.
So when Maurice was asked how he felt about the very questionable hit, the notoriously funny Maurice was dead serious with his answer that was … actually kind of funny: “This isn’t the Oprah Winfrey Show. My feelings don’t matter.”
Here’s that moment and the hit:
Q: "How do you feel about the hit on Barkov?"
Paul Maurice:" This isn't the Oprah Winfrey show. My feelings don't matter" pic.twitter.com/mv3JGULmdl— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) June 11, 2024
Even at 2-0… if Barkov is out for any amount of time, the Draisaitl elbow can absolutely change the complexion of this series. pic.twitter.com/iT0bFXmhEJ
— Bring Hockey Back (@BringHockeyBack) June 11, 2024
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