BREAKING: NHL Drops the Hammer with Season's First Major Suspension
In breaking news, the NHL has announced that Arthur Kaliyev has been suspended for 4 games following his hit on Anaheim's Chase De Leo.
Kaliyev Suspended for Kneeing De Leo in Preseason Game
The suspension came after Kaliyev attended his NHL player safety hearing. The hit occurred during the Kings-Ducks preseason game, where Kaliyev delivered a malicious-looking knee to the Ducks' Chase De Leo.
Los Angeles' Arthur Kaliyev has been suspended for two preseason games and two regular season games for Kneeing Anaheim's Chase De Leo.
The announcement brings the NHL's first suspension of the year and includes 2 preseason games as well as 2 regular season games. NHL player safety has been under scrutiny in recent seasons for delivering inconsistent suspensions and fines.
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