Wilson Suspension Suggests New Era for NHL Johannes Wheeldon | May 3, 2018 The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals for three games for his hit on Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese in Game 3. Aston-Reese broke his jaw on…
Bruins’ Marchand Could Learn From Mikita Joseph Ochs | January 25, 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…
Vermette Appeal a Waste of Time John Hoop | February 19, 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…
Radko Gudas in Midseason Form, Unfortunately Jim Cerny | October 4, 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…
Washington Capitals’ Brooks Orpik Suspended Three Games Sammi Silber | May 1, 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…
Andrew Shaw Suspended for Homophobic Slur Mike Necciai | April 20, 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…
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Suspended 1 Game Dustin L. Nelson | April 19, 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…
Duncan Keith Suspended 6 Games Dustin L. Nelson | April 1, 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…
Duncan Keith Gets Intent to Injure Match Penalty Dustin L. Nelson | March 29, 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…
Jared Boll Suspended 4 Games Dustin L. Nelson | March 24, 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.…
Chris VandeVelde Suspended 2 Games Dustin L. Nelson | March 18, 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…
Chris VandeVelde to Have Player Safety Hearing Dustin L. Nelson | March 17, 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…