4:30 PM: A second player has received discipline today, as Stanley is suspended one game for yesterday’s actions, per the NHL Department of Player Safety. The decision proves to be Stanley’s first supplemental discipline in the NHL.
An imposing force at 6’7″, the defenseman has really leaned into physicality to make an impact at the highest level. He has already surpassed his career high in penalty minutes, at 82, in just 40 games this season. Stanley will have to miss Tuesday’s home tilt against Vegas, but figures to return Thursday as Winnipeg hosts Edmonton in step two of a five game home stand.
10:40 AM: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that a second player will have a hearing for actions in a game last night: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley. More specifically, Stanley will have a hearing for roughing committed against Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.
The incident in question occurred away from the play, near the Senators’ bench. Stanley and Tkachuk were engaged with one another and Tkachuk ended up losing his helmet in the process. After shoving Stanley, Tkachuk grabbed onto his stick, after which Stanley dropped his gloves and delivered a punch to Tkachuk’s face. In that moment, Tkachuk did not appear to be looking at Stanley when Stanley delivered the punch.
The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie wrote yesterday that the Senators were left “outraged” by the incident and its aftermath, and head coach Travis Green spoke on it after the game, saying: “You never like to see a guy get suckered in the face. It’s unfortunate, we’re lucky he came back. He’s an All-Star player. I’m sure their team wouldn’t be happy if (Kyle) Connor got suckered in the face and there was just a two-minute minor for roughing called.”
Tkachuk managed to finish the game and registered an assist, beating the Jets by a score of 4-2 and handing Winnipeg its ninth straight loss. Based on today’s announcement from the Department of Player Safety, it appears the Jets may be forced to try to end their losing streak without Stanley, as he could miss their next game (or more) with a potential suspension.
Stanley, 27, skated on the Jets’ third pairing last night. He’s been Winnipeg’s No. 5 defenseman in terms of ice time this season, averaging 16:09 per game with only sporadic usage on special teams. He has seven goals and 13 points in 40 games this season, and is playing out the final year of a two-year, $1.25MM AAV contract. Barring an extension, he’ll be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Oh look the NHL trying to protect boy wonder. Brady was the aggressor and deserved to get punched. What a joke.
The Jets have turned into a joke this year somehow. Time for a new coach?
Lol….aggressor….
I’m a Jets fan, so I am partial, but Tkachuk was trying to dump him into the Senators’ bench. Maybe he was trying to make a highlight package. When you try to play the bully, don’t be surprised when someone punches you back. Sucker-punch? Yes, but Tkachuk can’t have it both ways. You can’t be a tough guy and then whine when the situation turns. And Travis Green commenting on Kyle Conner getting punched? Please. No one wants to punch a former Lady Byng Trophy winner in the face, unlike Tkachuk. I’m sure there are a lot more Logan Stanley fans this morning.
Brady Tkachuk does dirty hits and etc all the time and gets nothing for it. Yet, Logan Stanley “sucker punches” Tkachuk and he gets disciplinary action against him lol. The DoPS is an absolute disgrace to its commission as it’s constantly showing their gross negligence, incompetence and dare I say, favoritism towards certain players and team(s). The NHL owners and GMs really need to speak up on this matter as it’s gotten way out of hand and needs to be looked into.
You’re delusional
That poor cat
Wow, an entire post where you somehow did not toss a tantrum at the Panthers. Well done. If these folks at NHL headquarters work for all owners, please explain why a majority of these owners would condone them showing favoritism to a few teams.
NHL better be careful as if they’re too stern Logan may just take the Cup away from them
Logan’s punch was one-step above what was actually going on with Tkachuk. He definitely earned to receive additional punishment.
The league is set up to protect their top players (stars), as it should be. An investment for a player making multimillions should and will come first. Fringe players should not have the same leeway. Just how society works.