NHLPA and NHL statement on Nazem Kadri suspension

June 8, 2021
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NHL/NHLPA

The NHLPA and NHL have announced that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s 8‑game suspension has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das.

NHLPA and NHL statement on Nazem Kadri suspension

NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das.

Pursuant to this ruling, Game 6 of Colorado’s Second Round series against the Vegas Golden Knights will mark the last game of Kadri’s eight-game suspension after which he will be eligible to return.

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