US EditionNhl’s George Parros Defends Gudas Suspension After Hit Ends Matthews’s Season
George Parros defended the NHL's use of a phone hearing limiting Radko Gudas' suspension to five games despite Matthews' season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear.
- On Tuesday, NHL head of player safety George Parros defended the five-game suspension issued to Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews.
- Matthews suffered a Grade 3 MCL tear in the March 12 game and will miss the rest of the season after the collision with Gudas, who has forfeited more than $750,000 in salary throughout his career.
- Toronto head coach Craig Berube called the hit "dirty," while Matthews' agent Judd Moldaver said he was "very disappointed and shocked that the league would allow for such a ruling."
- Standing by the decision, Parros stated, "When we evaluate these plays, we look at the play, not the players... We did this and made this decision under those circumstances, felt that this was the appropriate response... And I stand by it."
- The league remains willing to evolve its disciplinary procedures if necessary, with Parros noting, "We're always looking to improve if there's room for it.
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