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The following is a list of all suspensions and fines enforced in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 2014–15 NHL season. It lists which players or coaches of what team have been punished for which offense and the amount of punishment they have received.

Based on each player's average annual salary, divided by number of days in the season (195) for first time offenders and games (82) for repeat offenders, salary will be forfeited for the term of their suspension. Players' money forfeited due to suspension or fine goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund, while money forfeited by coaches, staff or organizations as a whole go to the NHL Foundation.

Suspensions[]

‡ - suspension covered at least one 2015 playoff game

Date of Incident Offender Team(s) Offense(s) Date of Action Length Salary Forfeited1
02014-05-15 Konopka, ZenonZenon Konopka Buffalo Sabres Violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.[1] 02014-05-15 20 games2 N/A
02014-10-19 Voynov, SlavaSlava Voynov Los Angeles Kings Suspended indefinitely pending a formal investigation by the NHL of an arrest of charges of domestic violence.[2] 02014-10-20 76 games3 N/A4
02014-10-26 Scott, JohnJohn Scott San Jose Sharks Leaving the bench to start an altercation with Tim Jackman.[3] 02014-10-27 2 games $17,073.17
02014-10-27 Moore, JohnJohn Moore New York Rangers Illegal check to the head of Erik Haula.[4] 02014-10-29 5 games $51,859.76
02014-10-30 Burrows, AlexAlex Burrows

Vancouver Canucks Illegal check to the head of Alexei Emelin.[5] 02014-10-31 3 games $72,580.65
02014-10-31 Nolan, JordanJordan Nolan Los Angeles Kings Boarding Darren Helm.[6] 02014-11-02 2 games $17,073.18
02014-10-31 Volchenkov, AntonAnton Volchenkov Nashville Predators Illegal check to the head of Micheal Ferland.[7] 02014-11-02 4 games $21,505.36
02014-11-01 Ference, AndrewAndrew Ference Edmonton Oilers Illegal check to the head of Zack Kassian.[8] 02014-11-03 3 games $118,902.45
02014-11-04 Johnson, JackJack Johnson Columbus Blue Jackets Illegal check to the head of Jiri Tlusty.[9] 02014-11-05 3 games $70,276.50
02014-11-06 Ashton, CarterCarter Ashton Toronto Maple Leafs Violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.[10] 02014-11-06 20 games5 $169,185.00
02014-11-25 Garbutt, RyanRyan Garbutt Dallas Stars Kneeing Taylor Hall.[11] 02014-11-27 2 games $43,902.44
02014-11-26 Lowry, AdamAdam Lowry Winnipeg Jets Boarding Patrick Kaleta.[12] 02014-11-27 1 game $4,453.41
02014-12-02 Bortuzzo, RobertRobert Bortuzzo Pittsburgh Penguins Interfering with Jaromir Jagr.[13] 02014-12-03 2 games $6,451.62
02014-12-07 Kane, EvanderEvander Kane Winnipeg Jets Boarding Clayton Stoner.[14] 02014-12-08 2 games $56,451.62
02014-12-09 Scandella, MarcoMarco Scandella Minnesota Wild Illegal check to the head of Brock Nelson.[15] 02014-12-10 2 games $11,021.50
02014-12-09 Garbutt, RyanRyan Garbutt Dallas Stars Slew-footing Dustin Byfuglien.[16] 02014-12-11 3 games $65,853.66
02014-12-22 Scott, JohnJohn Scott San Jose Sharks Punching an unsuspecting Tim Jackman.[17] 02014-12-24 4 games $34,146.36
02014-12-31 Aulie, KeithKeith Aulie Edmonton Oilers Illegal check to the head of Matt Stajan.[18] 02015-01-01 2 games $8,602.16
02015-01-13 Suter, RyanRyan Suter Minnesota Wild Elbowing Steve Downie.[19] 02015-01-14 2 games $81,058.72
02015-01-15 Marchand, BradBrad Marchand Boston Bruins Slew-footing Derick Brassard.[20] 02015-01-16 2 games $48,387.10
02015-01-16 Carcillo, DanielDaniel Carcillo Chicago Blackhawks Cross-checking Mathieu Perreault.[21] 02015-01-19 6 games $40,243.92
02015-01-20 Rinaldo, ZacZac Rinaldo Philadelphia Flyers Charging and boarding Kris Letang.[22] 02015-01-26 8 games $73,170.72
02015-02-10 Roussel, AntoineAntoine Roussel Dallas Stars Cross-checking Adam McQuaid.[23] 02015-02-12 2 games $21,505.38
02015-02-13 Kulikov, DmitriDmitri Kulikov Florida Panthers Clipping Tyler Seguin.[24] 02015-02-16 4 games $93,189.96
02015-02-21 Cowen, JaredJared Cowen Ottawa Senators Interfering with Jussi Jokinen.[25] 02015-02-23 3 games $113,414.64
02015-03-03 Martin, MattMatt Martin New York Islanders Kneeing Trevor Daley.[26] 02015-03-04 1 game $5,376.34
02015-03-12 Nordstrom, JoakimJoakim Nordstrom Chicago Blackhawks Boarding Oliver Ekman-Larsson.[27] 02015-03-13 2 games $6,630.82
02015-03-16 Kadri, NazemNazem Kadri Toronto Maple Leafs Illegal check to the head of Matt Fraser.[28] 02015-03-18 4 games $141,463.41
02015-03-24 Boll, JaredJared Boll Columbus Blue Jackets Illegal check to the head of Patrick Maroon.[29] 02015-03-26 3 games $27,419.34
02015-03-31 Byfuglien, DustinDustin Byfuglien Winnipeg Jets Cross-checking J. T. Miller.[30] 02015-04-02 4 games $111,827.96
02015-04-27 Kronwall, NiklasNiklas Kronwall Detroit Red Wings Charging Nikita Kucherov.[31] 02015-04-28 1 game‡ N/A
Player totals: 178 games‡ $1,533,127.15
  1. All figures are in US dollars
  2. Suspension will be served at the beginning of any new contract. The suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health.[1]
  3. Voynov had played in six games for the Kings before his suspension and was not reinstated before the end of the season.[2] On May 30, 2016, the NHL ruled Voynov's suspension was still in effect and he was not eligible to play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.[32] On April 9, 2019, the NHL lifted Voynov's indefinite suspension, instead suspended him for the entirety of the 2019–20 NHL season and playoffs, leaving Voynov eligible to return to play in the NHL (barring further incident) on July 1, 2020.[33] After appeal by Voynov and the NHLPA, on May 23, 2019, NHL/NHLPA Neutral Discipline Arbitrator, Shyam Das, upheld the suspension, but credited Voynov with having already served 41 games of such suspension, thus making him eligible to return at the mid-point of the 2019-20 regular season.[34]
  4. Voynov was suspended with pay and did not forfeit any salary.[2]
  5. Suspension accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Program for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health.[10]

Fines[]

Players can be fined up to 50% of one day's salary, up to a maximum of $10,000.00 for their first offense, and $15,000.00 for any subsequent offenses. Fines listed in italics indicate that was the maximum allowed fine.

Date of Incident Offender Team Offense Date of Action Amount1
October 16, 2014 Milan Lucic Boston Bruins Making an obscene gesture during the Bruins' game against the Montreal Canadiens.[35] October 17, 2014 $5,000.00
November 8, 2014 Antoine Roussel Dallas Stars Punching an unsuspecting Justin Braun.[36] November 10, 2014 $5,376.34
November 28, 2014 Alexei Emelin Montreal Canadiens Illegal check to the head of Brian Gionta.[37] November 29, 2014 $11,021.51
November 29, 2014 Marco Scandella Minnesota Wild Illegal check to the head of T. J. Oshie.[38] December 1, 2014 $2,755.38
December 2, 2014 Team Los Angeles Kings Violating the terms of defenseman Slava Voynov's suspension.[39] December 2, 2014 $100,000.00
December 6, 2014 Anders Lee New York Islanders Elbowing Carl Gunnarsson.[40] December 9, 2014 $2,286.29
December 13, 2014 James Neal Nashville Predators Diving/Embellishment.[41] December 17, 2014 $2,000.00
December 30, 2014 Jannik Hansen Vancouver Canucks Illegal check to the head of Tommy Wingels.[42] December 31, 2014 $5,000.00
December 26, 2014 Team Philadelphia Flyers Violating the terms of the CBA (travelling during a restricted period for team activity).[43] January 4, 2015 Undisclosed
December 29, 2014 Gustav Nyquist Detroit Red Wings Diving/Embellishment.[44] January 7, 2015 $2,000.00
January 4, 2015 Vincent Trocheck Florida Panthers Diving/Embellishment.[45] January 7, 2015 $2,000.00
January 14, 2015 Sami Vatanen Anaheim Ducks Elbowing David Booth.[46] January 15, 2015 $3,393.82
January 19, 2015 Cal Clutterbuck New York Islanders Diving/Embellishment.[47] January 28, 2015 $2,000.00
January 29, 2015 P. K. Subban Montreal Canadiens Diving/Embellishment.[48] February 4, 2015 $2,000.00
February 22, 2015 Michal Neuvirth Buffalo Sabres Diving/Embellishment.[49] February 26, 2015 $2,000.00
February 26, 2015 Logan Couture San Jose Sharks Slew-footing Brendan Smith.[50] February 27, 2015 $5,000.00
February 28, 2015 Gabriel Landeskog Colorado Avalanche Throwing a punch at Mikko Koivu while both players were on their respective benches.[51] March 3, 2015 $5,000.00
February 28, 2015 Cody McLeod Colorado Avalanche Entering game late with intention of starting an altercation.[51] March 3, 2015 $3,091.40
March 1, 2015 Richard Panik Toronto Maple Leafs Diving/Embellishment.[52] March 5, 2015 $2,000.00
March 12, 2015 P. K. Subban Montreal Canadiens Diving/Embellishment.[53] March 20, 2015 $3,000.00
March 21, 2015 Craig Smith Nashville Predators High-sticking Jerry D'Amigo.[54] March 22, 2015 $5,000.00
March 19, 2015 Tom Wilson Washington Capitals Diving/Embellishment.[55] March 27, 2015 $2,000.00
March 28, 2015 Tanner Glass New York Rangers Butt-ending Adam McQuaid.[56] March 28, 2015 $3,897.85
April 3, 2015 Scott Gomez New Jersey Devils Elbowing Alexei Emelin.[57] April 4, 2015 $1,478.49
March 30, 2015 Andrew Shaw Chicago Blackhawks Diving/Embellishment.[58] April 10, 2015 $2,000.00
April 17, 2015 Bob Hartley
(head coach)
Calgary Flames His responsibility for the incident that took place on ice during Game 2 of the Flames' first round series against the Vancouver Canucks.[59] April 18, 2015 $50,000.00
May 3, 2015 Brandon Prust Montreal Canadiens Derogatory public comments directed toward Referee Brad Watson.[60] May 5, 2015 $5,000.00
Player totals: $250,301.48+
  1. All figures are in US dollars

Further reading[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 NHL.com (May 15, 2014), Sabres' Konopka suspended 20 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=719447>. Retrieved on May 27, 2014
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 NHL.com (October 20, 2014), Kings defenseman Voynov suspended indefinitely, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=735321>. Retrieved on October 20, 2014
  3. NHL.com (October 27, 2014), Sharks' Scott suspended 2 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=736409>. Retrieved on October 27, 2014
  4. NHL.com (October 29, 2014), Moore suspended five games for check to the head, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=736743>. Retrieved on October 29, 2014
  5. NHL.com (October 31, 2014), Canucks' Burrows suspended 3 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=737100>. Retrieved on October 31, 2014
  6. NHL.com (November 2, 2014), Kings' Nolan suspended two games for boarding, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=737306>. Retrieved on November 2, 2014
  7. NHL.com (November 2, 2014), Predators' Volchenkov suspended four games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=737312>. Retrieved on November 2, 2014
  8. NHL.com (November 3, 2014), Ference suspended three games for illegal check, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=737464>. Retrieved on November 3, 2014
  9. NHL.com (November 5, 2014), Blue Jackets' Johnson suspended three games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=737899>. Retrieved on November 5, 2014
  10. 10.0 10.1 NHL.com (November 6, 2014), Maple Leafs' Ashton suspended 20 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=738056>. Retrieved on November 6, 2014
  11. NHL.com (November 27, 2014), Stars' Garbutt suspended 2 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=741299>. Retrieved on November 27, 2014
  12. NHL.com (November 27, 2014), Jets' Lowry suspended 1 game, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=741268>. Retrieved on November 27, 2014
  13. NHL.com (December 3, 2014), Penguins' Bortuzzo suspended 2 games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=742229>. Retrieved on December 3, 2014
  14. NHL.com (December 8, 2014), Jets' Kane suspended two games for boarding, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743023>. Retrieved on December 8, 2014
  15. NHL.com (December 10, 2014), Wild's Scandella suspended two games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743475>. Retrieved on December 10, 2014
  16. NHL.com (December 11, 2014), Garbutt suspended three games for slew-footing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743536>. Retrieved on December 11, 2014
  17. NHL.com (December 24, 2014), Scott suspended four games for punching opponent, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=745583>. Retrieved on December 24, 2014
  18. NHL.com (January 1, 2015), Oilers' Aulie suspended two games for illegal check, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=746696>. Retrieved on January 1, 2015
  19. NHL.com (January 14, 2015), Wild's Suter suspended two games for elbowing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=748730>. Retrieved on January 14, 2015
  20. NHL.com (January 16, 2015), Bruins' Marchand banned two games for slew-footing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=749060>. Retrieved on January 16, 2015
  21. NHL.com (January 19, 2015), Carcillo suspended six games for cross-checking, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=749417>. Retrieved on January 19, 2015
  22. NHL.com (January 26, 2015), Rinaldo receives eight games for charging, boarding, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750355>. Retrieved on January 26, 2015
  23. NHL.com (February 12, 2015), Stars' Roussel banned two games for cross-checking, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=753058>. Retrieved on February 12, 2015
  24. NHL.com (February 16, 2015), Kulikov suspended four games for clipping, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=753603>. Retrieved on February 16, 2015
  25. NHL.com (February 23, 2015), Senators' Cowen banned three games for interference, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=754733>. Retrieved on February 23, 2015
  26. NHL.com (March 4, 2015), Islanders' Martin suspended one game for kneeing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=756546>. Retrieved on March 4, 2015
  27. NHL.com (March 13, 2015), Chicago's Nordstrom banned two games for boarding, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=757927>. Retrieved on March 13, 2015
  28. NHL.com (March 18, 2015), Kadri suspended four games for illegal check, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758487>. Retrieved on March 18, 2015
  29. NHL.com (March 26, 2015), Blue Jackets forward Boll suspended three games, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=759917>. Retrieved on March 26, 2015
  30. NHL.com (April 2, 2015), Byfuglien suspended four games for cross-checking, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=761122>. Retrieved on April 2, 2015
  31. NHL.com (April 28, 2015), Wings' Kronwall suspended one game for charging, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=765599>. Retrieved on April 28, 2015
  32. @TSNBobMcKenzie (May 30, 2016), Russian federation has been told Slava Voynov is not eligible to play in the World Cup because he's under NHL suspension., Twitter, <https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/737402004654424064>. Retrieved on May 30, 2016
  33. Voynov Suspended for 2019–20 NHL Season and 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs for Unacceptable Off-Ice Conduct, nhl.com, April 9, 2019, <https://media.nhl.com/public/news/13101>
  34. NHL, NHLPA Statement on Voynov Suspension, nhl.com, May 23, 2019, <https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-nhlpa-statement-vyacheslav-voynov-suspension/c-307527368>
  35. NHL.com (2014-10-17), Bruins' Lucic fined $5,000, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=734927>. Retrieved on 2014-10-17
  36. NHL.com (2014-11-10), Stars' Roussel fined for punching Sharks' Braun, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=738543>. Retrieved on 2014-11-10
  37. NHL.com (2014-10-29), Canadiens' Emelin fined for illegal check, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=741560>. Retrieved on 2014-10-29
  38. NHL.com (2014-12-01), Wild's Scandella fined for illegal check to the head, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=741840>. Retrieved on 2014-12-01
  39. NHL.com (2014-12-02), Los Angeles Kings fined for violating terms of Voynov ban, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=741999>. Retrieved on 2014-12-02
  40. NHL.com (2014-12-09), Islanders' Lee fined for elbowing Blues' Gunnarsson, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=743049>. Retrieved on 2014-12-09
  41. NHL.com (2014-12-17), Predators' Neal fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=744564>. Retrieved on 2014-12-17
  42. NHL.com (2014-12-31), Canucks' Hansen fined for illegal check to the head, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=746480>. Retrieved on 2014-12-31
  43. NHL.com (2015-01-04), NHL fines Flyers organization for violation of CBA, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=747040>. Retrieved on 2015-01-04
  44. NHL.com (2015-01-07), Wings' Nyquist fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=747491>. Retrieved on 2015-01-07
  45. NHL.com (2015-01-07), Trocheck fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=747490>. Retrieved on 2015-01-07
  46. NHL.com (2015-01-15), Ducks' Vatanen fined for elbowing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=748830>. Retrieved on 2015-01-15
  47. NHL.com (2015-01-28), Islanders' Clutterbuck fined for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=750727>. Retrieved on 2015-01-28
  48. NHL.com (2015-02-04), Canadiens' Subban fined for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=751749>. Retrieved on 2015-02-04
  49. NHL.com (2015-02-25), Sabres' Neuvirth fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=755138>. Retrieved on 2015-02-25
  50. NHL.com (2015-02-27), Sharks' Couture fined for slew-footing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=755515>. Retrieved on 2015-02-27
  51. 51.0 51.1 NHL.com (2015-03-03), Avalanche's McLeod, Landeskog fined for actions at end of Feb. 28 game vs. Wild, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=756009>. Retrieved on 2015-03-03
  52. NHL.com (2015-03-05), Leafs' Panik fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=756542>. Retrieved on 2015-03-05
  53. NHL.com (2015-03-20), Canadiens' Subban fined for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=758994>. Retrieved on 2015-03-20
  54. NHL.com (2015-03-22), Predators' Smith fined for high-sticking, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=759287>. Retrieved on 2015-03-22
  55. NHL.com (2015-03-27), Capitals' Wilson fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=760096>. Retrieved on 2015-03-27
  56. NHL.com (2015-03-28), Rangers' Glass fined for butt-ending, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=760353>. Retrieved on 2015-03-28
  57. NHL.com (2015-04-04), Devils forward Gomez fined for elbowing, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=761460>. Retrieved on 2015-04-04
  58. NHL.com (2015-04-10), Blackhawks' Shaw fined for diving/embellishment, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=762442>. Retrieved on 2015-04-10
  59. NHL.com (2015-04-18), Flames coach Bob Hartley fined $50,000, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=763991>. Retrieved on 2015-04-18
  60. NHL.com (2015-05-01), Canadiens' Prust fined $5,000 for comments, NHL, <http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=766523>. Retrieved on 2015-05-01
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