Alex Edler has been one of the dirtiest players in the NHL. And the NHL took action again on his hit last night in Vancouver against San Jose Sharks' brilliant star Tomas Hertl. He has been suspended for three games and lost $182,926.83. The incident happened in the second period when Edler collided with Hertl near the Canucks bench, causing his helmet to fly off. And according to disciplinarian Brendan Shenahan, Hertl's head was the main target of contact. It violates the illegal hit to the head rule. And plus, since he has been suspended last March for two games for charging Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith. The repeat offender rule is now in effect since it is within 18 months of both hits. He has also been banned from the first two games of the Sochi Olympics because of his knee-on-knee hit to Eric Staal during the world championships.
Seriously, this guy might be the new Matt Cooke. You want to play fair, don't target the head. Otherwise, you take the fall. I'm glad he's getting the three game suspension because it's deserved for targeting young Mr. Hertl, already a star in the making after his brilliant four-goal game Tuesday night against the New York Rangers.
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