San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was suspended three games on Saturday for an elbow of Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk.
But it was what happened after the suspension was announced that has everyone talking.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
On January 10, 2008, Alex Ovechkin, the first overall pick of the 2004 NHL Draft, signed a 13-year, $124 million contract, becoming the first player in NHL history to receive a $100 million deal. While Ovechkin’s greatness and potential were unquestioned at the time, fans and analysts wondered if he would have the durability and consistency to live up to the deal. Spoiler alert: Why Yes. Yes, he did.
Monday, Ovechkin sat out against the Montreal Canadiens, serving a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game. The missed game, according to a fantastic tweet by Capitals Radio’s Ben Raby, was the 31st time in his historic 15-year career Ovechkin has been sidelined. Further, Raby reported Ovechkin has only missed 17 out of a possible 1,164 games due to injury.
Capitals prospect Beck Malenstyn has been suspended three games by the AHL for an incident that occurred during the Hershey Bears’ December 6 game against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Malenstyn elbowed Mark Friedman in the jaw early in the third period. Woozy and bloodied, Friedman did not return to the game. Malenstyn was given a two-minute minor.
The NHL announced that it has suspended Garnet Hathaway three games for spitting on Erik Gudbranson during the second period of Wednesday’s game. Hathaway had a hearing with the NHL this morning.
Hathaway will also forfeit $24,193.53 of his salary to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The NHL has announced that San Jose Sharks’ forward Evander Kane will be suspended for three regular-season games for an Abuse of Officials penalty in the Sharks’ final preseason game.
During a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Kane got into an altercation with the Knights’ Deryk Engelland, which escalated further when linesman Kiel Murchison intervened, pulling Kane down. Kane shoved the linesman and was ejected from the game.
By Brennin Weiswerda 1 year ago
The NHL has announced that Evgeny Kuznetsov will be suspended for three games for “inappropriate conduct.” Kuznetsov will not appeal the decision. The IIHF suspended Kuznetsov from international play for four years after testing positive for cocaine. The suspension will keep Kuzy out of the World Championships and Olympics until he’s 31.
Monday, Kuznetsov met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Kuznetsov has not spoken publicly about the failed drug test beyond in a press release issued by the Capitals.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton will have to sit out one playoff game after being suspended for an illegal check to the head by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.
The hit came during Game Three of the Sharks series verses the Vegas Golden Knights.
By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri has officially been suspended for the remainder of the first round of the playoffs. The suspension will be between three games to five games and could keep Kadri out for the rest of the playoffs if the Maple Leafs do not advance.
Kadri had an two-and-a-half hour long in-person meeting with the NHL Department of Player Safety in New York City, Monday.
By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago
Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has been suspended indefinitely after admittance into stage two of the NHL and NHLPA’s substance abuse and behavioral health program.
The suspension, effective immediately and without pay, is due to his “ongoing issues with alcohol abuse.”
By Cara Bahniuk 2 years ago
Tom Wilson and Josh Anderson may have escaped supplemental discipline Friday, but the same cannot be said for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri.
Kadri was suspended three postseason games by the Department of Player Safety for boarding Tommy Wingels.
