Raffi Torres’ Suspension is Good For the NHL Brett Slawson | October 5, 2015 On October 5th, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety made an immense announcement. San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres, known throughout the NHL exclusively for his lengthy history of…
Do Not Suspend Raffi Torres, Ban Him Zeke | October 5, 2015 In the 2013 NHL playoffs, Raffi Torres hit Jarret Stoll. The NHL ruled it was a hit to the head and suspended Torres. Looking at it in slow motion, with…
Jason Akeson Set For Player Safety Hearing Dustin L. Nelson | September 24, 2015 New Buffalo Sabres acquisition Jason Akeson is in trouble with the Department of Player Safety already. He is scheduled to have a hearing with the Department following a charge and…
A Closer Look at Kronwall’s Hit Anthony Pucik | April 28, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 Monday night, forcing a Game 7 in their first round playoff matchup. While that is a big enough story…
Craig Smith Fined $5k For Vicious Slash to Jerry D’Amigo’s Face Colin Fitts | March 22, 2015 Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith was fined $5,000 by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday after high-sticking Buffalo Sabres forward Jerry D’Amigo in the face the night before.…
Nazem Kadri: Hard Worker or Reckless Player? Andrew Forbes | March 18, 2015 There’s no arguing that the 2014-15 season has been a dismal one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Wednesday, it became apparent that the team would be hit with yet…
Tape2Tape: Kulikov Suspension Raises Age Old Question Andrew Forbes | February 17, 2015 Four games. That’s the length of the suspension handed down by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety to Florida Panthers defenceman Dmitry Kulikov for his hit on Tyler Seguin. The…
Should the Kings Get Cap Relief During Voynov’s Suspension? Walter McLaughlin | November 18, 2014 It’s one thing for an alleged incident of domestic violence to thrust one’s playing status into limbo. It is another one still when the resulting uncertainty all but freezes an…
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.…
