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Auston Matthews' agent calls for the end of NHL player safety after 'reckless and ridiculous' Gudas suspension


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Aaron Itovitch
March 14, 2026  (10:12)
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Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) looks at an injured Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) after he delivered a knee on knee hit during the second period at Scotiabank Arena.
Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The latest NHL disciplinary ruling on Radko Gudas for his hit on Auston Matthews has sent shockwaves through Toronto.

Elliotte Friedman shared Judd Moldaver, Auston Matthews' agent's response to the suspension on Radko Gudas. The hockey world is completely stunned by the sheer aggression of the response.
He shared a direct statement from Judd Moldaver, the powerful agent representing the superstar. Moldaver went fully public with his intense frustration.
Moldaver did not mince words regarding the recent five-game suspension handed down by the league. His rhetoric was explosive.
He called the punishment for such a severe play entirely laughable and preposterous. A simple phone hearing does not cut it.
The frustration stems from what many see as a completely broken system. This is a massive problem in the Show.
You simply do not see high-profile player representatives rip into the league office with this level of unchecked hostility.

NHL Department of Player Safety Under Fire

Moldaver explicitly demanded sweeping accountability. He stated without hesitation that the entire Player Safety Department should be suspended.
That is a jaw-dropping quote, that many players and executives probably agree with.
The CBA sets strict parameters. But the actual execution leaves general managers and players completely baffled on a weekly basis.
Moldaver made it clear that players are rapidly losing confidence in the process. Trust is currently at an all-time low.
Handing out a short five-game ban feels like a massive slap on the wrist. Fans deserve a better product.
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