The Detroit Red Wings announced this morning that they’ve assigned forward Zach Aston-Reese to their American Hockey League affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins. Aston-Reese was recalled earlier in the week along with two others to help the Red Wings deal with a multitude of injuries to members of their forward group. The 29-year-old did see action during his recall as he … [Read more...] about Red Wings Assign Zach Aston-Reese To AHL
Dylan Larkin Skates In Non-Contact Jersey
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox tweeted this morning that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies returned to practice today but is unlikely to return to the lineup tonight as he is still not 100%. Knies has been dealing with an illness the last few days that already caused him to miss Tuesday night’s 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. Lance Hornby of Postmedia added that there is a … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin Skates In Non-Contact Jersey
NHLPA Files Appeal On Behalf Of David Perron
Sportsnet is reporting that the NHLPA has filed an appeal on behalf of Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron after he was suspended six games for cross-checking Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub on Saturday night. Perron cross-checked Zub after a battle in front of the Senators net turned ugly resulting in Perron’s teammate Dylan Larkin being severely injured after taking … [Read more...] about NHLPA Files Appeal On Behalf Of David Perron
David Perron Receives Six-Game Suspension
The Department of Player Safety has reached its verdict on Red Wings winger David Perron, announcing (video link) that they have handed him a six-game suspension for his cross-check on Senators defenseman Artem Zub on Saturday. The video explains why the suspension was well beyond the norm for a standard cross-check: This is not a hockey play. This is an intentional strike … [Read more...] about David Perron Receives Six-Game Suspension
David Perron Offered In-Person Hearing For Cross-Check
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has announced that veteran forward David Perron has been offered an in-person hearing for a cross-check in last night’s game that he delivered to Ottawa Senators blueliner Artem Zub. According to the Department of Player Safety’s protocols, a player is offered an in-person hearing “if the infraction might require a suspension of six games … [Read more...] about David Perron Offered In-Person Hearing For Cross-Check