Jeff Skinner Earns a Hearing with Player Safety for Cross Checking Jake Guentzel in the Face
That didn't take very long.
Just a couple hours after the incident, the NHL's Department of Player Safety has summoned Jeff Skinner for a hearing with regards to Friday night's cross check on Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.
A hearing - given the severity of the incident - likely means Skinner is facing a suspension. Auston Matthews was suspended two games for a similar play in '21-22, so Parros and company will likely use that as precedent.
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DÉCEMBRE 9 | 212 ANSWERS Jeff Skinner Earns a Hearing with Player Safety for Cross Checking Jake Guentzel in the Face How many games is sufficient for Skinner's cross check? | ||
| 1-3 games | 68 | 32.1 % |
| 4-6 games | 60 | 28.3 % |
| 7+ games | 39 | 18.4 % |
| No suspension necessary | 45 | 21.2 % |
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