Monday, March 21, 2011

Matt Cooke SUSPENDED

Today the NHL came down hard on Matt Cooke for his hit on Rangers' defenseman Ryan McDonagh Sunday afternoon.


Cooke is suspended for the rest of the season + the 1st round of the playoffs. Cooke also forfeits over 200k+ in salary.

This is a combination of Cooke being a repeat offender and the fact that the NHL is moving toward a no nonsense approach in dealing with head shots.

This is unfortunate news for Pens fans as Cooke and his effective play especially on the PK will be greatly missed. He was possibly the Pens best forward during the Ottawa playoff series last year.


 

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