The head coach of Columblus Blue Jackets has been suspended from the squad.
NEW YORK The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today that Erik Gudbranson, a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been suspended for one game without pay for breaking Rule 46.2 (Aggressor) during an altercation with Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins during NHL Game No. 420 in Columbus on Sunday, Dec. 10.
The incident happened in the third period at 6:46. Gudbranson was given a game misconduct, a major penalty for fighting, and a minor penalty and 10-minute misconduct for inciting.
Gudbranson will forfeit $20,833.33 in accordance with the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average yearly wage. The Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund is the beneficiary of the funds.
