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.
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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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POLL
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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