Players suspended or fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety or Hockey Operations during the 2020-21 season:
Suspensions
| Offender | Team | Date | Gms | Rule | Penalty | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blais, Sammy | STL | 1/14/21 | 2 | Illegal Check to Head | 2:00 | $25,862.06 | Article |
* Preseason games
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Rule | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCann, Jared | PIT | 1/15/21 | $10,000.00 | Elbowing | 2:00 | Article |
| Pateryn, Greg | MIN | 1/18/21 | $5,000.00 | Cross-Checking | None | Article |
| Aube-Kubel, Nicolas | PHI | 1/18/21 | $4,633.62 | Roughing | 4:00 | Article |
| Pettersson, Elias | VAN | 1/18/21 | $3,987.07 | Slashing | 2:00 | Article |
Suspensions do not include players suspended for off-ice violations, including violations of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
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’ lost salary amounts 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: Hearing not required if less than $5,000; phone hearing if over $5,000.
Suspensions: Phone hearing required 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:
