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Jeremy Roenick Drops the Hammer, Unfiltered Take on the Adam Johnson Incident

Roenick expresses his unfiltered opinion on what happened in the Adam Johnson and Matt Petgrave incident.

Former NHL player Jeremy Roenick has shared his thoughts on the Snipes and Stripes Podcast about the recent incident involving Adam Johnson and Matt Petgrave. Roenick expressed his uncertainty about Petgrave's mentality in the situation, questioning whether he intended to inflict pain or simply stop Johnson. 

Regardless of the intent, Roenick emphasized that Petgrave's decision to kick his leg high enough to hit Johnson in the neck area was a significant mistake.

Roenick firmly believes that the authorities made the right call by bringing charges against Petgrave for his actions. In his view, the incident warranted serious consequences, and holding individuals accountable for their actions on the ice is essential to maintaining the integrity of the game. 

Roenick's perspective underscores the importance of addressing such incidents and ensuring that players are responsible for their behavior both on and off the ice.