David Perron receives historically long suspension
Moments ago, the NHL gave out the longest suspension of the year so far. David Perron of the Detroit Red Wings has been suspended six games.
Perron delivered a vicious jumping cross-check to the head of Senators' defenceman Artem Zub after an incident that left Red Wings' captain Dylan Larkin laying motionless on the ice.
Perron was offered an in-person hearing from the NHL, which allowed them to suspend Perron for over five games. The NHL came to their consequence of a six game suspension due to the retaliatory nature, intent to injure, using the stick, and making contact with the head. All around, it is an awful play that deserves a harsh suspension.
However, Perron may be appealing the suspension. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has payed out the groundwork Perron would have to take on, that begins with a direct case to commissioner Gary Bettman. Usually, with harsh suspensions, the league will stay uniform - and Bettman will likely support Player Safety's decision.
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