Chimera Feels Belanger Should Be Suspended

from Tom Reed of Puck-rakers, Jason Chimera does not care that Eric Belanger’s rap sheet had been clean before Friday night’s hit from behind that sent the Blue Jackets winger off the ice on a stretcher. He believes Belanger’s check was dirty and that it merits a suspension. Chimera returned to Columbus on Saturday after he was held overnight in a St. Paul. Minn., hospital for observation. Belanger, a Wild center, rammed Chimera from behind—driving his face into the glass—as Chimera was trying to help teammates clear the puck from the defensive zone. Chimera’s face was driven into the ga Chimera, who’s seen a replay, attached a graphic analogy to the hit and Belanger’s reputation as a clean player. “It was a cheap hit, it was a dirty play,” Chimera said. continued