Some possible defenses for Zach Kassian

Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty ImagesHi. By now I’m sure everyone has heard/seen/read about Zach Kassian’s decision to thrust his leg in a kicking motion towards the chest of Erik Cernak following a takedown in last night’s game between the Edmonton Oilers (without Conner McDavid) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (without Anthony Cirelli).

It was a perplexing reaction from a player who has found headlines (and suspensions) for exhibiting less than the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the past. It’s also the type of action that will illicit a personal meeting with the Department of Player Safety. I’m pretty sure they still have his number in their phone log since it was…