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
#Flames | #CBJ
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.
POLL |
Is four games the right length of suspension? |
Yes | 92 | 57.1 % |
No | 69 | 42.9 % |
List of polls |
|
33 minutes ago | By Julien Trekker Ryan Reaves Makes a Classy Gesture Towards Darnell Nurse After Being Ejected for Dirty Hit to the Head |
|
1 hour ago | By Chris Gerics Former First Overall Pick Emerges As Trade Candidate For Toronto Maple Leafs After Getting Healthy Scratched |
|
3 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Connor McDavid Escapes Penalty On Game-Tying Goal Sparking Criticism Towards NHL Officials |
|
14 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Potential Suspension Incoming For Ryan Reaves Due To Illegal Check To The Head |
|
16 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Management Spotted at NHL Game, Fueling Intense Trade Speculation |
|
17 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Forward Threatens to Walk Away from Maple Leafs |
|
18 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs' Top Prospect Making a Strong Case for Call-Up to Start Over Nick Robertson |
|
19 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Report: Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion on the Trade Block; Perfect Fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs |
Previously on HockeyPatrol