Players suspended or fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety or Hockey Operations during the 2022-23 season:
Suspensions
| Offender | Team | Date | GMs | Rule | Penalty | Lost Salary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanson, Jacob | SEA | 9/26/22 | 2* | Ill. Ck. To Head | Match | $0.00 | Article |
| Doty, Jacob | LAK | 9/28/22 | 2* | Interference | 5+GM | $0.00 | Article |
* Preseason games
Fines
| Offender | Team | Date | Fine | Rule | Penalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petry, Jeff | PIT | 9/27/2022 | $5,000 | Roughing | 2:00 | Article |
Suspensions do not include players suspended for off-ice violations, including violations of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
Repeat Offenders
A repeat offender is one who has been suspended for a second offense within 18 months of the previous offense. Repeat offender status only applies to the way fines and salary forfeiture is calculated. All disciplinary history is considered when determining a player’s suspension.
Repeat offenders’ lost salary amounts are calculated based on the number of games in a season: [(salary/82)*suspension length]. Others are calculated based on the days in a season: [(salary/195)*suspension length].
Hearings
Fines: Hearing not required if less than $5,000; phone hearing if over $5,000. (This is often why Player Safety lists the ‘maximum fine’ as $5,000 — they can go higher, but not without a formal hearing.)
Suspensions: Phone hearing required if up to five games; Suspensions of six games or more require an in-person hearing to be offered. If a player waives his right to an in-person hearing, he may still receive a suspension of six games or more via phone hearing.
Fines and Salary Forfeitures
Fines can be up to 50% of a player’s daily salary (salary/195). Fines may not exceed $10,000 for a first offense and $15,000 for a second offense within a 12-month period.
Evolution of a Suspension
A look inside the NHL Department of Player Safety’s process: