Last night, Devils defenseman Brendan Smith faced disciplinary action from the NHL Department of Player Safety for slashing Travis Konecny well after the whistle had blown. Smith had a hearing with the NHL today regarding the incident. It resulted in a two game suspension.
Also, Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith
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1 DECEMBRE | 206 ANSWERS BREAKING: Two Players Have Been Officially Penalized By The NHL Players Safety Department Including A Major Suspension Do you think the punishments were fair? | ||
Yes | 58 | 28.2 % |
They both should've got suspended | 71 | 34.5 % |
They both should've got fine | 43 | 20.9 % |
Other | 34 | 16.5 % |
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