The NHL has suspended New York Islanders forward Chris Simon indefinitely pending a hearing with league disciplinarian Colin Campbell. Simon struck New York Rangers forward Ryan Hollweg in the face with his stick in a game Thursday night. Simon was immediately ejected from the game, slapped with a match penalty for deliberate attempt to injure. Fortunately Hollweg recovered, came back in the game, and needed only a few stitches to repair a cut on his chin. It could have been a lot worse.
Let's see what Colin Campbell does about this incident. My guess is that the suspension will be ridiculously short. Hollweg is not a star, his head was not removed in the incident and was able to play again in the game. That means 3 to 5 games. Not even close to sending a strong message.
Here is the incident:
12 years ago
