Players suspended or fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for the 2016-17 season:
(For Diving/Embellishment fines issued by Hockey Ops, click here)
Suspensions
| Offender | Team | Date | Gms | Rule | Penalty | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw, Andrew | MTL | 9/27/16 | 3* | 41 - Boarding | Major | None | Article |
| Hjalmarsson, Niklas | CHI | 10/1/16 | 3* | 42 - Charging | Match | $22,777.78 | Article |
| Pearson, Tanner | LAK | 10/2/16 | 4* | 48 - Illegal Check | Major | $15,555.55 | Article |
| Gudas, Radko | PHI | 10/8/16 | 6 | 56 - Interference | Minor | $245,121.96. | Article |
| Weise, Dale | PHI | 10/20/16 | 3 | 48 - Illegal Check | None | $39,166.68 | Article |
| Pastrnak, David | BOS | 10/26/16 | 2 | 48 - Illegal Check | Minor | $10,277.78 | Article |
| Gilbert, Tom | LAK | 11/1/16 | 3 | 41 - Boarding | None | $23,333.34 | Article |
| Oleksiak, Jamie | DAL | 12/10/16 | 2 | 48 - Illegal Check | None | $10,208.34 | Article |
| Borowiecki, Mark | OTT | 12/10/16 | 2 | 41 - Boarding | Major | $12,222.22 | Video |
| Hoffman, Mike | OTT | 12/14/16 | 2 | 59 - Cross-Checking | Major+GM | $57,638.88 | Video |
| Eakin, Cody | DAL | 12/15/16 | 4 | 42 - Charging | Major+GM | $85,555.56 | Article |
| DeAngelo, Anthony | ARI | 12/31/16 | 3 | 40.4 - Abuse/Officials | GM | $14,388.90 | Article |
| Nyquist, Gustav | DET | 2/12/17 | 6 | 60 - High-Sticking | Dbl Minor | $158,333.34 | Article |
| Vermette, Antoine | ANA | 2/14/17 | 10 | 40.3 - Abuse/Officials | GM | $97,222.23 | Article |
| Trouba, Jacob | WPG | 2/19/17 | 2 | 48 - Illegal Check | Minor | $33,333.34 | Article |
| Manning, Brandon | PHI | 2/25/17 | 2 | 56 - Interference | None | $10,833.34 | Article |
| Sestito, Tom | PIT | 3/8/17 | 4 | 41 - Boarding | Major + GM | $12,777.76 | Video |
| Shattenkirk, Kevin | WSH | 3/11/17 | 2 | 42 - Charging | Minor | $47,222.22 | Article |
* Shaw: 3 preseason games
* Hjalmarsson: 2 preseason, 1 regular season
* Pearson: 2 preseason, 2 regular season
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Rule | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ott, Steve | DET | 10/29/16 | $2,222.22 | 62 - Spearing | None | Article |
| Ekman-Larsson, Oliver | ARI | 11/3/16 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | None | Article |
| Vlasic, Marc-Edouard | SJS | 12/14/16 | $5,000.00 | Dangerous Use of Stick | None | |
| Kuznetsov, Evgeny | WSH | 12/29/16 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | None | Article |
| Kreider, Chris | NYR | 1/17/17 | $5,000.00 | Hitting Opponent With Helmet | None | Article |
| Holland, Peter | ARI | 1/21/17 | $3,611.11 | Punching Unsuspecting Opponent | Roughing | Article |
| Marchand, Brad | BOS | 1/24/17 | $10,000.00 | 57 - Tripping | None | Article |
| Yandle, Keith | FLA | 1/31/17 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | None | Article |
| Muzzin, Jake | LAK | 3/4/17 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | None | Article |
| Gaudreau, Johnny | CGY | 3/5/17 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | Embellishment | Article |
| Subban, PK | NSH | 5/2/17 | $2,000.00 | 64 - Diving | Embellishment | Article |
Suspensions do not include players suspended for off-ice violations, including violations of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program (e.g., Zack Kassian). Fines do not include team fines (e.g., Kings’ fine for allowing Voynov to practice, Flyers’ fine for traveling on a restricted day).
Repeat Offenders
A repeat offender is one who has been suspended for a second offense within 18 months of the previous offense. Repeat offender status only applies to the way fines and salary forfeiture is calculated. All disciplinary history is considered when determining a player’s suspension. Repeat offenders’ fines are calculated based on the number of games in a season: [(salary/82)*suspension length]. Others are calculated based on the days in a season: [(salary/195)*suspension length].
Hearings
Fines: Not required if less than $5,000; phone hearing if over $5,000. Suspensions: Phone if up to five games; suspensions of six games or more require an in-person hearing be offered. If a player waives his right to an in-person hearing, he may still receive a suspension of six games or more via phone hearing.
Fines and Salary Forfeitures
Fines can be up to 50% of a player’s daily salary (salary/195). Fines may not exceed $10,000 for a first offense and $15,000 for a second offense within a 12-month period.
Evolution of a Suspension
A look inside the NHL Department of Player Safety’s process:
