The hit on Nathan Horton by Vancouver's Aaron Rome was handled correctly by the officials and appropriately given a five minute major and game misconduct. This was the appropriate call by the officials, as the hit was late to Horton getting rid of the puck and there was contact made to Horton's head. However, with no use of the elbow, nor it being a blindside hit, I think this will only result in a one game suspension because of the above mentioned.
But, what the NHL needs to do now is make a quick and decisive decision with the fate of Rome's future. This will keep from causing turmoil and uproar by members of both the hockey community and outside spectators. Like I said, I see this as only being a one game suspension.
And honestly, like Vancouver can't replace Rome for a game. They have at least eight defensemen on their roster who could be on the top two lines on most NHL teams.
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