Greig's Suspension Hearing: NHL's Message on Dangerous Hits

0:00It's April 27. This is NHL News Today, AI-powered stories from Inside Your Team. Ottawa Senators forward. Ridley Gregg is in hot water after their 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4. The NHL's player safety department, scheduled a hearing for him on roughing Carolina defensemen Sean Walker. It happened in a scrum at center ice, where Gregg threw a glove uppercut to Walker's face while he was tied up with another player. The Senators got swept in the first round, ending their season right there. Any suspension for Gregg carries over to next year's 2026 27 regular season start. The hearing date and time are still to be determined, and it'll likely be over the phone. Gregg owned up to it in media talks, saying he needs to control his emotions better, and it wasn't aimed at Walker specifically. No prior beef in the game led to it. Pundits like Chris Johnston are calling for the Max-5 game band, saying it's clear-cut and the league should send a strong message.

1:00This fits Gregg's pestile. He thrives on physical borderline plays that fire up his team. He's got just one prior suspension in 247 games, a two-game hit for cross-checking a guy's face back in 2021. Comparisons to other punches, like Dylan Larkin's one-game retaliation, have folks debating the length. Player safeties under fire this year, so this could reset standards on dangerous hits. Whatever the call, it'll shape how Gregg plays his edge next fall. Stay tuned as the league drops the hammer.