Edmonton Oilers player Leon Draisaitl has been fined $5,000 for a dangerous trip against New York Islanders' Bo Horvat. Draisaitl's actions have raised concerns about his conduct, with Horvat expressing disbelief and concern over the incident. Meanwhile, Swift Current Broncos' head coach Devan Praught has been indefinitely suspended following an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League Standards of Conduct during a team practice. The WHL Security Network is investigating the incident, with video evidence being reviewed. The Athletic obtained video of the incident and provided details on what transpired.
"I didn’t realize he full-on cross-checked me. It looked pretty dirty. It definitely wasn’t a clean play." #Isles Notebook: Bo Horvat happy he wasn't hurt by Oilers' Leon Draisaitl's penalized and fined trip; Matt Martin back after one-game scratch https://t.co/3Jv1biRemh
"I don't know if he was just mad because I hit him a couple of times or whatever, but he definitely shouldn't be doing that to the back of guys' knees like that." Updated story after chatting with #Isles Bo Horvat about Leon Draisaitl incident: https://t.co/nuX7NB5HFK
#Isles Bo Horvat on Leon Draisaitl incident: “I couldn’t believe it. I mean, honestly, I didn't think he did it like that. I thought he kind of pushed the back of my legs. I didn't realize he full on cross-checked me. I’m not gonna lie. It looked pretty dirty…”
#Isles Bo Horvat on Leon Draisaitl incident: “I couldn’t believe it. I mean, honestly, I didn't think he did it like that. I thought he kind of pushed the back of my legs. I didn't realize he full on cross-check me. I’m not gonna lie. It looked pretty dirty…”
Some more details on the indefinite suspension of Swift Current Broncos head coach Devan Praught, after I reviewed a video of the incident: https://t.co/NuBQkTE5lH https://t.co/Y0AnPuLtRB
The Swift Current Broncos have suspended coach Devan Praught indefinitely following an alleged violation of the WHL’s Standards of Conduct during a team practice. The Athletic obtained video of the incident. Upon review, here's what transpired ⤵️ https://t.co/XDxhHqeuLO
Swift Current Broncos general manager Chad Leslie announced the indefinite suspension of head coach Devan Praught on Tuesday for an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League Standards of Conduct: https://t.co/yzx64WBub5
#LetsGoOilers Leon Draisaitl has been fined $5,000 for his trip (cross-check to the back of the legs) of #Isles Bo Horvat last night.
The Swift Current Broncos have suspended head coach Devan Praught indefinitely for an alleged violation of the WHL Standards of Conduct following an on-ice incident at practice yesterday. The WHL Security Network is investigating.
#Oilers Leon Draisaitl was fined $5,000 for his “dangerous trip” against #isles Bo Horvat last night.
Leon Draisaitl Is So Sick Of Playing In Edmonton He's Now Intentionally Trying To Get Suspended https://t.co/nGZXYKfqcO https://t.co/OcLMC8aonG