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Department Of Player Safety

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sports1 year ago

"Assessing the Fallout: Rielly's Suspension and the Battle of Ontario"

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dismayed by the possibility of defenseman Morgan Rielly being suspended for six or more games for his cross-check of Ottawa’s Ridly Greig. Rielly's hearing will take place in New York, and the factors that will determine the length of his suspension include the nature of the cross-check and his history of infractions. Rielly has the option to appeal the suspension, and the team is hoping for a favorable outcome as they continue to battle for playoff positioning.

sports1 year ago

"Maple Leafs' Rielly Faces In-Person Hearing for Cross-Checking Incident"

Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. The incident occurred during the third period of Saturday's game, resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct for Rielly. The date and time of the hearing is yet to be determined, and if the infraction might lead to a suspension of six games or more, the player is offered an in-person hearing. The Department of Player Safety is considering supplemental discipline for cross-checking, with the possibility of adjustments upon review.

sports2 years ago

"Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher Suspended 5 Games for Filthy Hit on Islanders' Player"

In a recent Islanders-Canadiens game, Montreal forward Brendan Gallagher delivered a hit on Isles defenseman Adam Pelech that was widely seen as unnecessary and malicious, resulting in Pelech leaving the game. Despite expectations for a significant suspension from the Department of Player Safety, Gallagher received only a minor punishment, sparking criticism and debate about the difficulty of determining appropriate penalties for dirty hits in hockey.

sports2 years ago

Pietrangelo's Suspension and Oilers' Acting: A Game 5 Preview.

Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo speaks about his suspension for Game 5 after a vicious chop on Leon Draisaitl's wrists, claiming there was premeditated stuff coming at him. He watched the game from ice level and has a new respect for fans, coaches, and management. Pietrangelo will return to the lineup for Game 6 with extra motivation to close out the series.

sports2 years ago

Cale Makar faces hearing for hit on Jared McCann in NHL playoffs.

Cale Makar, defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after a controversially downgraded major penalty for a late hit on Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann. McCann left the game injured and has been ruled out for Game 5. Makar, who is not known for physical play, avoided an ejection and fans online were unhappy with the decision. The underdog Kraken have made life difficult for the Avalanche, and Makar's hit could add to the playoff series' intensity.