Chris Simon has been dealt a 30 game suspension - longest in NHL history. In discussing the reasoning for this penalty, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations (and finalist for longest title ever) Colin Campbell had this to say:
"When a player repeatedly evidences the lack of ability to control his actions and conducts himself in total disregard of the rules, as well the health and safety of other players on the ice, each subsequent incident is deserving of enhanced scrutiny and more severe discipline. This response serves not only the purpose of imposing appropriate punishment for the player involved, but also the purpose of deterring the player and all other players from engaging in similar conduct in the future..."
I don't think anyone can argue that the suspension is not well deserved. Chris Simon clearly did not learn any lessons from a recent 25 game suspension. I don't think an extra 5 games this time around is going to change Chris Simon's game, but I have to hope otherwise.
If you read this, let me know what you think of the suspension!
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