Branden Hagel Slapped w/ Fine for Cross-Checking FLA's Eetu Luostarinen
After a dangerous cross-check to a player in a vulnerable position, the NHL's Department of Player Safety has fined Branden Hagel the maximum allowable fine for Boarding, $3,750.
Some believed the check to be suspension-worthy, but DoPS reviewed it & felt a fine deemed fit. Luostarinen was not injured on the play & returned to play after the following intermission, which certainly factored into the DoPS decision.
Game 4 is tonight, only one day removed from Game 3 after an odd weekend of scheduling. The Lightning have a commanding 3-0 series lead & have stifled the Presidents' Trophy winning Panthers at every turn.
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MAI 23 | 109 ANSWERS Branden Hagel Slapped w/ Fine for Cross-Checking FLA's Eetu Luostarinen Should Hagel have been suspended or is a fine sufficient? | ||
| Suspension | 39 | 35.8 % |
| Fine | 39 | 35.8 % |
| None | 31 | 28.4 % |
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