Former Canadiens' Forward Jonathan Drouin Could Already Be Facing Suspension in His First Game in New York
Former Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin will meet the NHL Player Safety Department today after a dangerous play in yesterday's Islanders vs. Penguins game.
The incident occurred late in the game, when Drouin delivered a violent stick to the face of Penguins player Connor Dewar. The action immediately drew the attention of the officials and the league office.
"NY Islanders' Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing today for cross-checking Pittsburgh's Connor Dewar." - NHL Player Safety
Jonathan Drouin could face a suspension after his play against the Penguins
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This is another twist for Drouin, who has had a strong start to the season under Patrick Roy, but impulsive actions like this could hurt him.
He also scored a goal in his first game with the Islanders:
In my opinion, it's unfortunate to see such a talented player get caught up in this kind of controversy.
Good start for the Islanders despite the loss
Despite the loss to the Penguins, the Islanders delivered an encouraging performance last night.
Young Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut, showing calm and confidence in just over 17 minutes of ice time.
Patrick Roy's men played with much more speed than usual, and several offensive sequences showed real progress.
Even though the penalty kill proved costly, the team effort and Sorokin's solid performance suggest that this team is on the right track.
More details on Drouin to come.
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