Monday, April 16, 2012

Craig Adams Suspended for Game 4

Is this the end of the suspensions?  I would guess, no.  Adams received an automatic suspension when he was called for an instigator penalty in the final 5 minutes of the game on Sunday.  The penalty occured at 15:18 of the third, so he missed the cut-off by 19 seconds.  Due to the infraction, Head Coach Dan Bylsma has also been fined $10,000.  Aaron Asham will have a face-to-face hearing, while James Neal will have two conference call hearings.  Typically, if you have been called for an in-person hearing, then you will be receiving a significant suspension. 

I do not believe Asham intended to cross-check Brayden Schenn in the face, but that's what happens when you cross-check someone up high.  Asham is responsible for controlling his stick.  In my estimation, Asham will be out for between 5 and 8 games and James Neal will be given a one game suspension for his high hits.

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