Brian Campbell Is Not a Fan of Niklas Kronwall's Style of Play

While the hockey world is debating whether Niklas Kronwall's hit on Martin Havlat should have been ruled interference or charging (or nothing at all), Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell weighed in with his thoughts on the hit, as well as Kronwall's reputation as a physical presence on the ice (hint: he's not a fan).

According to Ansar Khan of Mlive.com, Campbell was one of the most vocal critics of the hit, calling it "gutless all around."

Here's the full quote, via Khan:

"I thought (Kronwall) jumped. I thought Marty didn't have the puck. I thought his forearm came up high. I thought it was gutless all around,'' Campbell said. "He's done it hundreds of times in the league and it seems like nothing ever happens. ... These guys gotta pay for it, guys that are taking shots to the head. It's unacceptable, and it's not like it's the first time it's happened with that guy."

Campbell touches on a little bit of everything here, including the comment about it not being the first time Kronwall has been involved in such a crushing, controversial play. A quick search of the key words "Niklas" and "Kronwall" on YouTube turns up a goldmine of video's featuring hits the 28-year-old defenseman has dished out during his four-year NHL career. Here's a quick sample: