NHL suspends Derek MacKenzie 3 games

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Derek

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The latest suspension victim is Blue Jackets forward Derek MacKenzie. The gritty winger boarded Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson from behind during last night’s game won by Columbus 2-0.

Despite no previous history, MacKenzie gets three games for injuring Ekman-Larsson with a dangerous hit from behind. It was reckless and was an easy call for the NHL Department Of Player Safety. We always emphasize wanting to see them send messages. Certain hits don’t belong in the game.

MacKenzie’s was one we still see too much of. A player using his momentum at a high speed and not letting up. Ekman-Larsson was defenseless. He was simply chipping a puck in and had no time to react. MacKenzie sits out the next three games.

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Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.
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