Category: Suspensions and Fines

Brandon Hagel to miss Game 5, Aaron Ekblad suspended two games

By Justin G. | Apr 29th 2025 | 4 min read |

Early in the day at the Tampa Bay Lightning off-day media session, head coach Jon Cooper was asked about the status of forward Brandon Hagel. He didn&...

Some thoughts on the Matthew Tkachuck hit

By Justin G. | Apr 27th 2025 | 7 min read |

So, after what we hope was at least a thorough review, the NHL and it’s Department of Player Safety have determined that Matthew Tkachuk’s...

Brandon Hagel suspended one game for hit on Aleksander Barkov

By Justin G. | Apr 25th 2025 | 4 min read |

[Updated from original post published earlier today] The NHL has suspended Brandon Hagel one game for his hit on Aleksander Barkov in Game 2. Hagel wi...

Emil Lilleberg suspended two games for hit on J.T. Compher

By Justin G. | Jan 27th 2025 | 2 min read |

While it wasn’t a forgone conclusion that Emil Lilleberg was going to be suspended for his hit on J.T. Compher, there was a strong likelihood th...

Lightning defenseman to have hearing with Department of Player Safety

By Justin G. | Jan 26th 2025 | 2 min read |

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg is set to have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety following his hit on Detroit&#...