Volchenkov Deserved 4 Game Suspension Colin Fitts | November 2, 2014 The Department of NHL Player Safety announced Nashville Predators defenseman Anton Volchenkov will be suspended four games for “an illegal check to the head” of Calgary Flames winger Michael Ferland…
The NHL Encourages Diving Bill Schoeninger | August 18, 2014 Diving was one of the biggest hot button topics during the 2013-14 NHL playoffs. It started early with a number of incidents in the first round, and continued to be…
Has the NHL Dropped the Ball on Player Safety? Kevin Mizera | May 28, 2014 When the NHL named Brendan Shanahan to replace Colin Campbell as the league’s chief disciplinarian on June 1, 2011, it marked a major departure from business as usual. After spending…
A Letter to NHL Fanboys & Homers Bill Schoeninger | April 23, 2014 Your team isn’t special. They are not the greatest thing since sliced bread. They are not a group of angels that have never made a dirty play in their careers.…
The Future of Suspensions: Implementing By-Law 17 Marinna Marotta | January 25, 2014 The 2013-2014 NHL season, just as the seasons before it, has included its fair share of suspensions. This season has racked up 24 total suspensions thus far, adding up to…
Dustin Brown and the ‘Crazy Eight’ Charge Walter McLaughlin | December 27, 2013 Per the criteria cited on NHL.com, the NHL’s Foundation Award is given annually to the NHL player who “who applies the core values of (ice) hockey — commitment, perseverance and…
NHL’s Disciplinary Team Nothing More Than a Bad Knock-Knock Joke Tannor Torrao | December 20, 2013 Knock, knock? Who’s there? Brendan Shanahan, Gary Bettman, and the rest of the NHL executives who hand out suspensions and fines in the name of player safety. Sounds like the…
Bruins Fans, Your Logic is Flawed Mark Wallace Graham | December 16, 2013 The league finally made a decision on Shawn Thornton and his abhorrent attack on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik. Brendan Shanahan has decided to suspend the Bruins toughman for 15…
The NHL’s Suspension System Is Broken Sean Sarcu | December 11, 2013 The NHL’s discipline system has been an abject failure with respect to intentional hits or blows to the head and their consequent punishment. I’ll be frank: Suspension lengths are far…
Settling the Debate: Thornton Hit Worse Than Neal Knee Justin Glock | December 11, 2013 The Shawn Thornton hit was much worse than the James Neal knee to Brad Marchand’s head. There isn’t a debate here people. Just because you love to bash the Pittsburgh…
Throw the Book at Shawn Thornton Mark Wallace Graham | December 8, 2013 Shawn Thornton has always been a passionate player and an intense one. He’s that kind of player that will defend his teammates at any cost. After last night’s game against…
Was James Neal Kneeing Marchand Intentional? Justin Glock | December 8, 2013 Was James Neal kneeing Brad Marchand’s head intentional? Was it revenge? The debate continued all night following the dramatic regular season finale between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. Anytime…