The NHL has suspended him 7 games for his hit to the head of the Bruins' Loui Eriksson on Oct. 23. The Department of Player Safety announced the suspension after an in-person hearing with Scott. He missed the past three games on the indefinite suspension while the league decided his penalty.
Eriksson has missed the last three games for the Bruins and there is no timetable for his return.
Many, including myself, had expected Scott's suspension to be higher. He was involved in a preseason scuffle with Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel. But disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan states that Scott has no suspension history.
This isn't the first Sabre to be suspended this year. Forward Patrick Kaleta, who is a repeat offender, was banned 10 games Oct. 15 for his heat hit on the Blue Jackets' defenseman Jack Johnson.
I think that the suspension fits the crime. John Scott is a goon and is a prick. Although he should be out of the league, he doesn't look to be on the way out. But he definitely needs to step up his offensive output if the Sabres are going to be able to stay in the game. His one goal and many penalty minutes is something that the NHL does not need anymore. He needs to serve out his suspension, come back, and produce. He should be focusing on his offense and less on trying to pick fights. Wait until you need a spark to help the offense and then you can fight. Until then, focus on being an NHL player and less on being a goon.
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