On Tuesday, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that forward Ryan McAdam has been suspended for three games for a controversial bump on an opposing player. The incident occurred during the second period of a game between the San Jose Sharks and the Arizona Coyotes.
McAdam was given a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct for the hit, which was deemed to be unnecessary and dangerous by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. The suspension was handed down after a thorough review of the incident, which included video review and interviews with both players involved.
The hit occurred when McAdam was skating in the neutral zone and collided with Coyotes forward Christian Fischer. The contact was deemed to be excessive and dangerous, as Fischer was sent to the ice and suffered an injury as a result of the hit.
The suspension is a reminder that the NHL takes player safety seriously and will not tolerate any actions that put players at risk of injury. This is especially true when it comes to hits that are deemed to be unnecessary and dangerous.
McAdam will miss three games as a result of the suspension, which is a significant punishment for a player who is in his first full season in the NHL. He will also have to pay a fine of $2,500 for the hit.
The suspension serves as a reminder that all players must be aware of their actions on the ice and must respect the safety of their opponents. The NHL will continue to take a hard stance against any players who put others at risk of injury with their actions.
