Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brendan Dillon has been suspended for three games for his actions against Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Ashari. Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was fined for a no-penalty hit on Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe, and Calgary Flames defenseman Martin Pospisil was fined for a no-penalty hit on Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe, while Calgary Flames defenseman Martin Pospisil was fined for a no-penalty hit on Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe. , was sent off for cross-checking Brad Marchand to the face, but no further disciplinary action was taken. Should the NHL's Player Safety Department include some kind of “automatic” or mandatory minimum suspension?
Plus, Todd and Josh run through the NHL All-Star video review that erased Pastrnak's goal, ASG salaries of those involved, officiating milestones for Frédéric Lecuyer and Francois Saint Laurent, and STR makes a TNT appearance! #Refs Podcast
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Todd Lewis is a veteran announcer covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former radio host for the NHL Network and his NHL Network. He has also worked as a host/anchor on his TSN and his Sportsnet, and is also a producer on other shows.
Josh Smith writes for Scouting the, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, game statistics, and more. He is the founder of Refs. Referees and penalty calls.
