NHLPA Statement Regarding Austin Watson

September 12, 2018

The NHLPA issued the following statement today regarding the NHL's decision to suspend Austin Watson for 27 games.

NHLPA Statement Regarding Austin Watson

TORONTO (September 12, 2018): The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) issued the following statement today regarding the National Hockey League’s (NHL) decision to suspend Austin Watson for 27 games:

“The NHLPA will be filing an appeal on behalf of Austin Watson.”

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