Kronwall hit on Havlat

I really don't think there is anything to argue about concerning the hit Niklas Kronwall put on Martin Havlat during the last game.  It was a terrible collision, but absolutely a hit to be expected when one player is crossing with the puck into enemy territory.  Everyone in the world knows, you keep your head up and avoid the hit. 

 The call was a questionable one.  Neither ref's arm went up when the hit was made (as footage in the replay shows).  Not even several seconds after it had occurred.  Rules do allow linesmen to make calls for 5 minute majors.  That may have been the case here.

Even then, the call can still be viewed as questionable.  The puck was in Havlat's skates, and the hit was not from behind.  There was also no elbow, and Kronwall did not jump prior to making contact.  Some can argue that when taking into consideration how hard the hit looked and the damage it inflicted to Havlat, it is tough for the ref not to call something.  However, the 5 minute major call remains questionable.  Do legal hits become illegal when they injure someone?  How hard are you allowed to hit someone?

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