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Radko Gudas suspended for five games
Radko Gudas has officially been suspended the maximum 5 games (for a virtual hearing) from this hit on Auston Matthews.
Matthews was declared out for the season with a grade 3 MCL tear pic.twitter.com/39O1fXBMW7
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Chris Johnston: In his career, Gudas has now been suspended for 26 games and has forfeited $855,000 in salary.
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Elliotte Friedman: Matthews’ agent, Judd Moldave on the Gudas suspension ruling.
“In light of the obvious severity of the play, I am disappointed and shocked the league would allow such a ruling. A phone hearing and 5 games is laughable and preposterous.
While the process is set in our CBA, that this was the discipline is reckless and ridiculous.
This decision results in a further loss of confidence in the disciplinary process for all players.
Players and fans deserve better. The Player Safety Department should be suspended.”
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Auston Matthews is done for the season
Toronto Maple Leafs: Statement on the status of Leafs forward Auston Matthews.
“The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that captain Auston Matthews sustained a Grade 3 MCL tear and quad contusion on March 12 during the second period of the team’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Matthews will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. A further update will be provided at that time. He will miss the remainder the of the 2025-26 season.”
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