Bolts HC Jon Cooper delivers a blunt statement on hit on Brandon Hagel, invites media to "stand up" and give their opinion

Panthers’ Ekblad suspended 2 games for elbowing Lightning’s Hagel in the head

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of the Panthers’ first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay.

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad faces hearing over hit on Brandon Hagel

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety following his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the league announced Tuesday.

Panthers' Ekblad to have hearing over Hagel hit

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a hearing with the NHL over his hit to the head of Brandon Hagel.

Sorry, Nerds, But This Dirtball Hit From Aaron Ekblad Was Just Good Ol' Playoff Hockey

Let's just make one thing abundantly clear real quick--this is a scummmmmy hit from Ekblad. No two ways about it. These guys have all been playing hockey at the highest level for quite some time now. ...

Bolts HC Jon Cooper delivers a blunt statement on hit on Brandon Hagel, invites media to "stand up" and give their opinion

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper delivered a blunt statement regarding the hit on Brandon Hagel by Aaron Ekblad in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Florida Panthers.

Aaron Ekblad suspended by NHL Player Safety for head shot on Brandon Hagel

UPDATE: NHL Player Safety has suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad two games for his head shot on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel.This just in, NHL Player Safety has scheduled a hearing with Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad following his illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel last night.And here is the hit in question:Hagel did not return to action.Ekblad, of course, recently served…