Players suspended by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for the 2014-15 season:
| Offender | Team | Date | Gms | Charge | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boll, Jared | CBJ | 3/24/15 | 3 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $27,419.34 | Article |
| Kadri, Nazem | TOR | 3/17/15 | 4 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $141,463.40 | Article |
| Nordstrom, Joakim | CHI | 3/12/15 | 2 | 41.1 Boarding | $6,630.82 | Article |
| Martin, Matt | NYI | 3/3/15 | 1 | 50.1 Kneeing | $5,376.34 | Article |
| Cowen, Jared | OTT | 2/21/15 | 3 | 56.1 Interference | $113,414.64 | Article |
| Kulikov, Dmitry | FLA | 2/13/15 | 4 | 44.1 Clipping | $93,189.96 | Article |
| Roussel, Antoine | DAL | 2/10/15 | 2 | 59.1 Cross-Checking | $21,505.38 | Article |
| Rinaldo, Zac | PHI | 1/20/15 | 8 | 41.1 Boarding | $73,170.72 | Video |
| Carcillo, Dan | CHI | 1/16/15 | 6 | 59.1 Cross-Checking | $40,243.92 | Video |
| Marchand, Brad | BOS | 1/15/15 | 2 | 52.1 Slew-Footing | $48,287.10 | Video |
| Suter, Ryan | MIN | 1/13/2015 | 2 | 45.1 Elbowing | $81,058.72 | Video |
| Aulie, Keith | EDM | 12/31/14 | 2 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $8,602.16 | Video |
| Scott, John | SJS | 12/22/14 | 4 | 46.15 Punching Unsuspecting Opponent | $34,146.36 | Video |
| Garbutt, Ryan | DAL | 12/9/14 | 3 | 52.1 Slew-Footing | $65,853.66 | Video |
| Scandella, Marco | MIN | 12/9/14 | 2 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $11,021.50 | Video |
| Kane, Evander | WPG | 12/7/14 | 2 | 41.1 Boarding | $56,451.62 | Video |
| Bortuzzo, Robert | PIT | 12/2/14 | 2 | 56.1 Interference | $6,451.62 | Video |
| Garbutt, Ryan | DAL | 11/25/14 | 2 | 50.1 Kneeing | $43,902.44 | Video |
| Lowry, Adam | WPG | 11/26/14 | 1 | 41.1 Boarding | $4,453.41 | Video |
| Johnson, Jack | CBJ | 11/4/14 | 3 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $70,276.50 | Video |
| Ference, Andrew | EDM | 11/1/14 | 3 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $118,902.45 | Video |
| Volchenkov, Anton | NSH | 10/31/14 | 4 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $21,505.36 | Video |
| Nolan, Jordan | LAK | 10/31/14 | 2 | 41.1 Boarding | $17,073.18 | Video |
| Burrows, Alexandre | VAN | 10/30/14 | 3 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $72,580.65 | Video |
| Moore, John | NYR | 10/27/14 | 5 | 48.1 Illegal Check to the Head | $51,859.75 | Video |
| Scott, John | SJS | 10/26/14 | 2 | 70.10 Leaving Bench/Altercation | $17,073.18 | Video |
| TOTALS | 77 | $1,251,914.18 |
Suspensions do not include players suspended for off-ice violations, including violations of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. 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 applies only 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: None if less than $5,000. Phone hearing if over $5,000.
Suspensions: Phone if up to five games. In person if six games or more. 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.
