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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grieg, Ridly | OTT | 9/26/21 | 1* + 1 | Cross-Checking | 5:00+GM | $4,470.83 | Article |
| McIlrath, Dylan | WSH | 9/26/21 | 2* + 2 | Ill. Ck to Head | Match | $7,500.00 | Article |
| Coleman, Blake | CGY | 10/6/21 | 1* + 1 | Boarding | 2:00 | $24,500.00 | Article |
* Preseason games
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Rule | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman, Mark | PIT | 10/9/21 | $1,812.50 | Spearing | 5:00+GM | 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:
