Coyotes Forward Likely Facing Major Suspension for Dirty Hit

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Julien Trekker
January 3, 2024  (10:43)

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The NHL Player Safety Department will likely review an incident that occured in last night's game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Florida Panthers.

At the end of the second period, Nick Cousins gave a violent hit on Juuso Valimaki. Jason Zucker retaliated with an even dirtier hit.

Zucker hit Cousins in the back, long after he had gotten rid of the puck.

Cousins fell face first onto the boards and stayed there, while his teammate Gustav Forsling dropped the gloves against Zucker.

Check out the following video to see the incident:

Zucker was ejected from the game.

What Zucker did represents exactly what the NHL wants to condemn. This kind of incident is easily avoidable and is extremely dangerous.

The NHL Player Safety Department will review the incident and we should have a new development to report during the day, as a verdict is expected soon.

How long do you think Zucker will be suspended?

As seen on Blade of Steel - Arizona Coyotes forward facing suspension after one of the dirtiest hits of the season

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JANVIER 3   |   143 ANSWERS Coyotes Forward Likely Facing Major Suspension for Dirty Hit How long do you think Zucker will be suspended?
0, with a fine	34	23.8 %
1 game	24	16.8 %
2 games	29	20.3 %
more than 2 games	56	39.2 %
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