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Suspensions

Bruins' Marchand Could Learn From Mikita

Bruins' Marchand Could Learn From Mikita

January 25th, 2018 Perhaps Harry Sinden's most famous quote should be updated to, "Death, taxes, the first penalty in Montreal and a Brad Marchand suspension," in reference to life's certainties. Brad Marchand is a rat. A pest. The kind of guy whose jersey you rush out to buy if he plays...
Vermette Appeal a Waste of Time

Vermette Appeal a Waste of Time

February 19th, 2017 Antoine Vermette made a bone-headed decision during the third period of the Anaheim Ducks’ 1-0 win over the Minnesota Wild Tuesday. After losing a second straight faceoff cleanly, he gave linesman Shandor Alphonso a mild slash to the back of his legs. The officials...
Radko Gudas in Midseason Form, Unfortunately

Radko Gudas in Midseason Form, Unfortunately

October 4th, 2016 Monday's preseason tilt at the Wells Fargo Center between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers was a rather entertaining contest in which the visitors erased a 3-0 deficit before surrendering a goal in the opening minute of overtime to end up on the wrong side of a...
Washington Capitals' Brooks Orpik Suspended Three Games

Washington Capitals' Brooks Orpik Suspended Three Games

May 1st, 2016 Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik had a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Players Safety on Sunday afternoon, and has been suspended for three games for his hit on Olli Maatta in Game 2. Orpik's shoulder went into Maatta's chin, injuring the...
Andrew Shaw Suspended for Homophobic Slur

Andrew Shaw Suspended for Homophobic Slur

April 20th, 2016 Chicago Blackhawks' forward Andrew Shaw has been suspended for one game for a homophobic slur made toward an official on Tuesday night. Along with his suspension, Shaw was fined $5,000.00 for inappropriate gestures at an official as he skated to the penalty box following...
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Suspended 1 Game

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Suspended 1 Game

April 19th, 2016 A hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday has left Pierre-Edouard Bellemare suspended for one game. He'll be sitting out for Game 4 of Philadelphia's opening round series against the Washington Capitals, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced...
Duncan Keith Suspended 6 Games

Duncan Keith Suspended 6 Games

April 1st, 2016 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith six games for an incident that occurred in Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild. During the game Keith was "lightly" knocked to the ice by Wild forward Charlie Coyle and,...
Duncan Keith Gets Intent to Injure Match Penalty

Duncan Keith Gets Intent to Injure Match Penalty

March 29th, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks are entering uncharted territory Tuesday night. They have never played without both Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook since they entered the league in the 2005-06 season, according to Mark Potash. Tuesday, with Seabrook out of the lineup due to...
Jared Boll Suspended 4 Games

Jared Boll Suspended 4 Games

March 24th, 2016 Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jared Boll will take a seat for the next four games. He has been suspended for an interference call in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Boll was given a five-minute major and was tossed from the game for his hit on...
Chris VandeVelde Suspended 2 Games

Chris VandeVelde Suspended 2 Games

March 18th, 2016 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde two games for an illegal check to the head/elbow infraction on Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. The hit occurred Wednesday and happened so quickly it could have...
Chris VandeVelde to Have Player Safety Hearing

Chris VandeVelde to Have Player Safety Hearing

March 17th, 2016 Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde will have a hearing Friday with the NHL Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head of Chicago's Jonathan Toews in Wednesday's win that put Philadelphia into a playoff spot.. The hit came at the end of the...
The Dennis Wideman Comedy of Errors Finally Concludes

The Dennis Wideman Comedy of Errors Finally Concludes

March 12th, 2016 On a Wednesday night in late January, Dennis Wideman collided with linesman Don Henderson in the midst of the second period of a game between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators. On a Friday afternoon in mid-March, after missing 19 games, Wideman's exile from the...
Dennis Wideman Wins Appeal, Has Suspension Reduced to 10 Games

Dennis Wideman Wins Appeal, Has Suspension Reduced to 10 Games

March 11th, 2016 Dennis Wideman will have his 20-game suspension reduced to 10 games, the league announced Friday. Wideman was suspended for injuring linesman Don Henderson back on Jan. 27. The league levied a 20-game suspension for his actions. Wideman and the NHLPA appealed the ruling....
Gabriel Landeskog Suspended 3 Games

Gabriel Landeskog Suspended 3 Games

March 10th, 2016 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog three games for a cross check landed in Wednesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Landeskog cross-checked 6-foot-4 defender Simon Despres in the head during play. No penalty...
Darnell Nurse Suspended 3 Games

Darnell Nurse Suspended 3 Games

March 10th, 2016 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse three games for being the aggressor in a fight with San Jose Sharks defenseman Roman Polak on Tuesday. Nurse targeted the Shark after Polak finished serving a minor penalty for...
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