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NHL Discipline

What Does the NHL Stand for, Anyway?

May 22, 2017 by Peter Ferrell

Though never an organisation to take the lead on any issue of consequence, the National Hockey League has not helped its cause these playoffs. From allowing a professional sports team …

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Categories Anaheim Ducks, Nashville Predators Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Corey Perry, NHL Discipline, Ryan Getzlaf, Top Story

P.K. Punishment NHL Embarrassment

May 14, 2017 by Peter Ferrell
PK Subban, Nashville Predators

  The National Hockey League playoffs are supposed to be two months of gruelling, desperate hockey played in the hopes of, come June, sipping champagne from the Stanley Cup – …

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Categories Nashville Predators Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Joel Edmundson, NHL Discipline, P.K. Subban, Top Story

The Raffi Torres Suspension, Not Enough Consequence

January 5, 2016 by Zeke
Raffi Torres

In about a week, the San Jose Sharks will reach the midpoint of their season. And unlike most seasons, this midpoint actually comes with something tangible. The Raffi Torres suspension …

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Categories San Jose Sharks, Suspensions Tags Jakob Silfverberg, NHL Department of Player Safety, NHL Discipline, Raffi Torres

The NHL Encourages Diving

August 18, 2014 by Bill Schoeninger

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 …

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Categories News, Suspensions Tags Derek Dorsett, James Neal, NHL Discipline

Brendan Shanahan Failing to Change Status Quo

April 16, 2012April 16, 2012 by Justin Johnson
Shea Weber

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. That seems to explain how most fans, media, and certain players feel about the NHL’s disciplinary dean Brendan Shanahan these days. …

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Categories News, Suspensions Tags Arron Asham, Brendan Shanahan, Brent Burns, Colin Campbell, James Neal, NHL Discipline, Shea Weber

Shanahan Made Right Call With 10 Game Suspension To Shelley

February 3, 2012September 23, 2011 by Tim Kolupanowich

It seems odd that, as administrations at every level of the game are trying to make it safer, it is the so-called policemen who are constantly to blame for dirty hits. Such was the …

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Categories News, Philadelphia Flyers Tags Brendan Shanahan, Darryl Boyce, Jody Shelley, NHL Discipline

Hockey Headlines

Oilers 2020-21 Roster Similar to Their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Team

Predators Still Actually Have Positives During Disappointing Season

Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme

Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More

Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems

Ottawa 67’s Time Machine: the Magical 2019 Playoff Run

Oilers’ Smith Records Historic Shutout in Win Over Canucks

Sharks’ Center Depth Tested Again Without Hertl

Tough Guy Tocchet Has Coyotes On Right Track

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over Coyotes

St. Louis Blues: 3 Trade Deadline Targets

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step up for Their New Coach

Revisiting Bobby Ryan’s Triumphant Return to the Senators’ Lineup

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 27

Prospects News & Rumors: McTavish, Michkov & Lundkvist

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  • Oilers 2020-21 Roster Similar to Their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Team
  • Predators Still Actually Have Positives During Disappointing Season
  • Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme
  • Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More
  • Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems