Spezza to have NHL Player Safety hearing for actions in Maple Leafs game
Forward facing discipline for kneeing against Jets defenseman Pionk
ByNHL.com @NHLdotcom
Jason Spezza will have an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs forward is facing discipline for kneeing against Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk. A suspension of at least five games is possible because Spezza was offered the option of an in-person hearing. The incident occurred at 7:24 of the third period in Toronto's 6-3 loss Sunday. Spezza was not assessed a penalty on the play. Pionk remained in the game. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: kneeing. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
