Question of the Day: Hockey Violence [POLL]

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Yesterday the NHL suspended Bruins left wing Brad Marchand for five games following a hit on the Vancouver Canucks' Sami Salo.

This isn't the first time Marchand has been penalized for a hit, but as a "repeat offender," NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan came down hard on the 23-year-old player, to the disappointment of Bruins management.

For many this is a sign that the NHL is moving more and more towards stricter enforcement against violence on the ice. In a hockey town like Norwood, where residents have seen both victory and tragedy in the rink, we want to know your thoughts.

Is NHL hockey too violent? Should the league be handing out strict punishments for hits like Marchand's?

Answer our poll below or tell us your thoughts in the comments section.