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Breaking News: Maple Leafs Defenseman Punished by Gary Bettman and the NHL

Published January 22, 2024 at 12:47
BY JULIEN TREKKER

The NHL's Department of Player Safety reached a verdict on an incident that occured last night in the Maple Leafs' game against the Seattle Kraken.

Maple Leafs Connor Timmins Receives Punishment for Dirty Hit on Tanev



While retrieving a puck in the Leafs' zone, Conor Timmins sent Brandon Tanev flying into the boards with a quetionable hit.

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A few minutes ago, the NHL and Gary Bettman announced the verdict for Maple Leafs defenseman Connor Timmins.

"Toronto's Conor Timmins has been fined $2,864.58, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Seattle's Brandon Tanev."


3k isn't much for a hockey player, but considering that it really seemed like an accident, it's a fair punishment.

Do you think Timmins deserved to be suspended?

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