[Hebrews 11:6]

His skating motions back toward the bench appeared completely normal. In my view he just snapped--lost control of his emotions and cheap-shotted an official with his back to him. No impulse control.

I understand the standard suspension is twenty games. If I were the NHL commissioner, I would ban him outright for the balance of this season and all of the next, forfeiting his salary. Send a message. I expect the referees will be demanding stern punishment.

Of course, the NHL does not have an actual commissioner.

[wastedyears]