Matt Cooke, the NHL’s Public Enemy No. 1, was suspended for the remaining 10 games of the regular season plus the first round of the playoffs on Monday as the League sent a strong message.
Matt Cooke Suspension ‘Warranted,’ Says Penguins GM Ray Shero
Typically, when a player is suspended, the team releases a statement about how they disagree but accept the punishment that’s been handed out to their player. Following Matt Cooke’s lengthy suspension on Monday for his hit on Rangers’ defenseman Ryan McDonagh, the Pittsburgh Penguins are taking a much different tune.
Via the team website, here’s what general manager Ray Shero had to say:
Read Article >Matt Cooke Suspended For Rest Of Regular Season, First Round Of Playoffs
The NHL has sent a message to Penguins forward Matt Cooke, suspending him for the remainder of the regular season plus the first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The League announced the suspension late on Monday afternoon.
There are 10 games remaining in the Penguins season, which means the suspension will come in at a minimum of 14 games and a maximum of 17 games. Cooke will hand over $219,512.20 in salary to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, which is more money than some people have ever made in their entire lives.
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Here’s video of the offending hit:
There’s no two ways about it: it’s nasty, brutal, disgusting, blatant, horrible. This is exactly the type of thing that we all want to see out of hockey and this is exactly the type of thing that Cooke has become known for during his NHL career.
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