Why the NHL’s suspension problem isn’t going away | Full Episode

In the wake of Florida Panthers forward AJ Greer’s three-game suspension for boarding Calgary Flames forwards Connor Zary, Max and Laz discuss whether the punishment fit the crime, how the NHL could do more to curb these kinds of dangerous hits, and the major obstacle preventing those changes. Plus, The Athletic’s own Aaron Portzline joins the show to discuss the surging Columbus Blue Jackets, who despite a 1-0 loss the New York Islanders on Sunday night, remain one of the league’s hottest teams. And, to close things out, the guys talk about the teams with a lot at stake down the stretch towards the playoffs.
0:00 Intro
:33 Florida Panthers forward AJ Greer gets a three-game suspension
3:44 The NHLPA represents both players involved in every on-ice incident
12:57 Suspensions should be based on the hit itself, not the result of the hit
15:30 Thoughts on the red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets
15:54 Why are the CBJ better under Rick Bowness?
20:07 The emergence of Jet Greaves as the Jackets’ No. 1 goalie
24:11 Charlie Coyle’s Selke-worthy play in Columbus
26:56 Should Zach Werenski win the Norris Trophy this season?
29:50 Can Rick Bowness actually win the Jack Adams?
34:14 What’s at stake for the…
35:05 Florida Panthers
37:41 Pittsburgh Penguins
41:10 Detroit Red Wings
44:42 Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars
46:15 Minnesota Wild
49:58 Edmonton Oilers

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