Players suspended or fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety or Hockey Operations during the 2023-24 season:
Suspensions
| Offender | Team | Date | Gms | Rule | Penalty | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaliyev, Arthur | LAK | 10/3/23 | 4 (2*+2) | Kneeing | 2:00 | $9,314.24 | Article |
| Howden, Brett | VGK | 10/10/23 | 2 | Ill. Check to Head | Match | $19,761.67 | Article |
| Andersson, Rasmus | CGY | 10/20/23 | 4 | Charging | 5:00+GM | $94,791.67 | Article |
| Clifton, Connor | BUF | 10/27/23 | 2 | Ill. Check to Head | Match | $34,722.22 | Article |
| McAvoy, Charlie | BOS | 10/30/23 | 4 | Ill. Check to Head | Match | $197,916.68 | Article |
| Mangiapane, Andrew | CGY | 11/4/23 | 1 | Cross-Checking | Match | $30,208.33 | Article |
* Preseason games
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Rule | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danault, Philip | LAK | 10/11/23 | $5,000.00 | Slashing | None | Article |
| Hathaway, Garnet | PHI | 10/12/23 | $5,000.00 | Kneeing | 2:00 | Article |
| Barzal, Mathew | NYI | 11/4/23 | $5,000.00 | High-Sticking | 2:00 | Article |
| Colton, Ross | COL | 11/7/23 | $5,000.00 | Cross-Checking | 5+GM | Article |
| Draisaitl, Leon | EDM | 11/13/23 | $5,000.00 | Dangerous Trip | 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. (This is often why Player Safety lists the ‘maximum fine’ as $5,000 — they can go higher, but not without a formal hearing.)
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.
