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Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is planning to appeal his four-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The appeal will be heard by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who will have the final say on the matter. McAvoy is reportedly trying to get the suspension reduced to three games. However, there is surprise on the NHL side regarding the appeal, as they felt the ruling on the illegal check was clear-cut.
In his ruling on the Charlie McAvoy suspension appeal, Gary Bettman says McAvoy's actions were "wholly" avoidable: "Here the video makes clear the check was delivered late ... it was delivered high ... it was delivered forcefully ... (and) directly to Mr. Ekman-Larsson's head."
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the 4-game suspension that was assessed to @NHLBruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy for an illegal check to the head of @FlaPanthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Given the length of the suspension, McAvoy's appeal ends with Bettman.
After appeal, commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld #NHLBruins Charlie McAvoy's 4-game suspension for his hit on #FlaPanthers Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s suspension for an illegal check to the head of Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Gary Bettman upheld the four-game suspension that was assessed to Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy for an illegal check to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Charlie McAvoy's four-game suspension has been upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
Could #NHLBruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy have his current four-game suspension reduced after appealing it? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/1NsvgfgBSc
Could #NHLBruins defenseman have his current four-game suspension reduced after appealing it? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/1NsvgfgBSc
Charlie McAvoy appeal update: - Still trying to schedule hearing. - Seems like he's trying to get Bettman to reduce to 3 games (at least) down from 4. - Much surprise on NHL side at the appeal. Felt this was a "cut and dry" illegal check to head ruling. https://t.co/YBk0uadWxa
On a night where the Bruins are playing with three minor league call up defenseman, can confirm Charlie McAvoy will appeal his four game suspension. Gary Bettman will hear and have final say on the appeal.
As @FriedgeHNIC reported…Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy is indeed appealing his 4 game suspension. Gary Bettman will arbitrate.
Hearing Charlie McAvoy is planning on appealing his four-game suspension
Hearing #NHLBruins Charlie McAvoy is appealing his 4-game suspension. @DailyFaceoff