Look, I get it: Jamie Benn has to give the angle on a dirty play he committed that will get him to avoid a suspension.
But these quotes? NHL fans aren’t buying them.
Let’s rewind: The Dallas Stars captain received a game misconduct and a five-minute major in the Game 3 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights for a cross-check to Mark Stone while the latter was laying on the ice.
It appeared from the video that Benn forcefully hit Stone in the head with a cross check, but what did Benn say about it? That he “would’ve liked not to fall on him and I guess use my stick as the landing point.”
Jamie Benn of @DallasStars, when asked if he'd change anything on the play:
“Obviously didn't want to take a 5-minute penalty, but when the game happens fast, emotions are high. Obviously I would've liked to not fall on him and I guess use my stick as the landing point.” (1/2)
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 24, 2023
People aren’t buying that as Benn faces a hearing with NHL Player Safety. Check out the reaction below:
Jamie Benn was given a 5 minute major on this play pic.twitter.com/NZESKh2JtL
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 24, 2023