Mikhail Sergachev faces supplemental discipline for his slash on Leafs winger during last night's game
Finally, the NHL's Department of Player Safety steps in and holds someone accountable for their actions against a Leafs player! Player Safety announced on Wednesday that they have issued a $5,000 fine to Tampa defenseman Mikhail Sergachev for his slash on Leafs forward Michael Bunting.
The play occurred in the 2nd period of last night's Leafs/Lightning game when Sergachev and Bunting were skating through the neutral zone. You can see the slash below.
This is the type of stuff you love to see - the Department of Player Safety actually holding a player accountable for their actions. Sergachev had no business chopping at Bunting's hand/wrist there and it was a dangerous play. While a $5,000 fine is pretty miniscule in comparison to what these players make, it's still nice to see the league taking action to help deter this type of play.
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DECEMBRE 21 | 313 ANSWERS Mikhail Sergachev faces supplemental discipline for his slash on Leafs winger during last night's game Was Sergachev's fine a sufficient penalty for his actions? |
Yes | 62 | 19.8 % |
No | 182 | 58.1 % |
I just wish the fines were larger | 69 | 22 % |
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