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DoPS Era (Since 2011-2012) Most Suspended Teams: Philadelphia Flyers (16 times) Toronto Maple Leafs (11 times) Chicago Blackhawks (11 times) Flyers (16 times) *4

DoPS Era (Since 2011-2012) Least Suspended Teams: Carolina Hurricanes (2 times) New Jersey Devils (2 times) Nashville Predators (2 times) Most Suspensions Drawn: Anaheim Ducks (13 times) Fewest Suspensions Drawn: Nashville Predators (1 time) Philadelphia Flyers (16 times) *4 were R Have drawn 11 suspensions

Department of Player Safety

Reasons

CBA Article 18.2 - Five Factors

Injury to Opposing Player - Data

Hypothetical Injury? “…there are two factors that elevate this incident to a level more serious than merely accidental or even reckless: First, as Nyquist conceded, he is attempting to use his stick in a retaliatory fashion; Second, no matter how he specifically intended to retaliate with his stick, Nyquist is completely responsible for using his stick to deliver a blow that was extremely dangerous and easily could have resulted in a major if not career threatening injury..."

Definition of “Repeat Offender”

Bettman’s View NHLPA appeal of Patrick Kaleta 10-game Suspension (October 2013):

Back to Article 18.2

Offender Status – Data

Conclusion If Repeat Offender status applies only to lost salary calculation, then: Why frequently referenced by DoPS and treated as more aggravating than History status? Repeat Offender suspensions need to = History suspensions Or… If Repeat Offender is meant to be a factor in DoPS decisions, then: Per Article 18.15 definition, non-Repeat Offenders = “first time” (i.e. Clean Record) History suspensions need to = Clean Record suspensions

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