BREAKING: Gary Bettman Delivers Decision on Andersson's Suspension Appeal
Gary Bettman had a meeting with defenseman Rasmus Andersson and has reached a decision on whether he will be receiving a shorter suspension.
Bettman Decides Andersson's Fate
Recently Rasmus Andersson delivered a dirty hit on Patrik Laine that resulted in a four-game suspension.
Rasmus Andersson with a dirty hit on Patrik Laine at the buzzer
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Andersson appealed this four-game suspension and had a meeting with commissioner Gary Bettman yesterday to see if he could get fewer games.
Bettman has now made a decision.
Commissioner Bettman upholds four-game suspension assessed to @NHLFlames defenseman Rasmus Andersson.
With Andersson's suspension being upheld, he will now miss three more games and will also still forfeit nearly $100,000 in earnings.
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Is four games the right length of suspension? |
Yes | 92 | 57.1 % |
No | 69 | 42.9 % |
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