http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=610837
"It is equally disappointing that Brad sought the counsel of the Department this past Fall for an explanation and clarification regarding this type of scenario so as to adjust his game if necessary. He was advised that such an incident was not sanctionable if he was protecting his own safety. Given our feeling that Brad was indeed protecting himself and certainly did not clip the player as he contacted the player nowhere near the knee or quadricep, todays ruling is not consistent with what the Department of Player Safety communicated to Brad."
Que?
Turn down the crazy.
Nowhere near the quad or knee guys.