For those of you who missed the play in question, you can see it below. The hit was dirty, reckless and has effectively taken Tankov out for the season, causing a suspected C5 vertibrae fracture.
Maltsev's suspension? Three games. Yes, you read that correctly - 3 games for breaking another player's neck on a completely avoidable hit to a downed opponent. I have no words.
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6 SEPTEMBRE | 148 ANSWERS Suspension handed out to Artyom Maltsev for hit from behind on Kirill Tankov that ended the Pens prospect's season Do you agree with the 3-game suspension handed out to Maltsev for his hit on Tankov? | ||
Yes, 3 games is about right | 39 | 26.4 % |
Should have been 5 games | 23 | 15.5 % |
Should have been 10-20 games | 37 | 25 % |
His season should be done as well | 49 | 33.1 % |
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