NHL Department of Player Safety announces suspension hearing for Ridly Greig after sucker punch to Sean Walker
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This afternoon, the NHL Department of Player Safety has announced Ridly Greig will face punishment for his sucker punch to the face of Sean Walker.
During last night’s close out game for the Carolina Hurricanes things got heated with several brawls breaking out.
In the second period, the two teams broke out into a fight and during the fight Ridly Greig came up to Sean Walker who was already engaged with another player and punched him right in the face.
Greig was of course penalized on the play but many around the league were hoping to see a major suspension for the Sens young star including Paul Bissonnette.
Now, less than 24 hours after the game concluded, the NHL Department of Player Safety have announced a hearing for Greig partially confirming his suspension fate.
Ridly Greig to receive a maximum of five games after hearing announcement
According to multiple reports, Ridly Greig will have a phone hearing to discuss discipline for his conduct in Game 4.
Insider David Pagnotta has confirmed that the hearing will be a phone hearing meaning Greig can only be suspended for a maximum of five games.
To many, even if Greig is suspended for five games it will not be enough and more games should be tacked on with even players from other teams believing Greig’s actions were unacceptable.
If and when Greig is suspended his suspension will roll over to next season where he will likely miss the Sens first several games.
As more information is provided on Greig’s suspension fate for next season, we will pass that news along to you.
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