Matt Cooke Suspended For 10 Games and 1st Round Of The NHL Playoffs
(Taken From: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=359027)
"Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for the rest of the regular season (10 games) and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for his elbow to the head of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh."
"Mr. Cooke, a repeat offender, directly and unnecessarily targeted the head of an opponent who was in an unsuspecting and vulnerable position," said NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell. "This isn't the first time this season that we have had to address dangerous behavior on the ice by Mr. Cooke, and his conduct requires an appropriately harsh response."
"Cooke will forfeit $219,512.20 in salary."***REALLY INTERESTING HOW SHERO APPROACHES THIS
"The suspension is warranted because that's exactly the kind of hit we're trying to get out of the game," said Penguins general manager Ray Shero. "Head shots have no place in hockey. We've told Matt in no uncertain terms that this kind of action on the ice is unacceptable and cannot happen. Head shots must be dealt with severely, and the Pittsburgh Penguins support the NHL in sending this very strong message."
What Other Players Are Saying:
I find this incredible, how open all these guys are being about Cooke, I highely recommend everyone read these:
Henrik Zetterberg: "I don't think he should play anymore this year,"
Brad Marchand: "I think it's about time he gets [suspended]," Marchand said. "He needs to be taught a lesson. He's doing that stuff left, right and centre. I expect he'll get a bunch of games. He's got to be taught a lesson. He can't be running around doing that stuff all the time. He's going to seriously hurt someone again - look at (Marc Savard). He could have easily hurt McDonagh."
Ryan Whitney:
@ryanwhitney6
Nice to see the NHL come through with that suspension. Enough is enough with that guy. #zerorespectforany
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