Dylan Larkin of the Red Wings suffered an upper body injury, losing consciousness during a game and is expected to be out for at least a week. The team expressed regret over the loss of such a key player. Mathieu Joseph's hit on Larkin has sparked controversy among hockey fans. David Perron has been suspended for six games and will forfeit $148,437.48 in salary for a cross-check that knocked Artem Zub unconscious. The NHLPA has filed an appeal on behalf of Perron. The Red Wings are facing a tough period without Larkin, and the team's performance in his absence is crucial.
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The NHLPA has officially filed an appeal on behalf of David Perron for his 6-game suspension
Red Wings' David Perron suspended six games for cross-checking Artem Zub in the head https://t.co/skxVFuEjTF
Red Wings put captain Dylan Larkin on IR after cross-check that knocked him unconscious https://t.co/BdWXVGeLUC
News story on Perron's suspension: https://t.co/1xfZpcuVm6
David Perron forfeits $148,437.48 in salary for his six-game suspension.
Perron suspended 6 games. As a result, he will forfeit $148,437.48 of his salary to the players’ emergency assistance fund
Mathieu Joseph claimed that his hit that knocked Dylan Larkin unconscious was an accident. But lots of hockey fans aren't so sure that's the truth. Read: https://t.co/ktcsdm74Uk https://t.co/WL1Z3dMHWB
From Dallas, where Red Wings are preparing to play without Dylan Larkin (upper body): "Obviously, it's unfortunate to lose a player of that caliber for an extended period of time." https://t.co/PO9zqwMuPz via @freep
Derek Lalonde said Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin out at least a week with upper body injury. Left Saturday’s game after losing consciousness in scary incident.