Nazem Kadri’s eight game suspension upheld by arbitrator Shyam Das
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight game suspension has been upheld by independent arbitrator Shyam Das, the league says.
In a statement, the NHL wrote:
The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das.
Pursuant to this ruling, Game 6 of Colorado’s Second Round series against the Vegas Golden Knights will mark the last game of Kadri’s eight-game suspension after which he will be eligible to return.
Kadri was suspended for an illegal check to the head of Justin Faulk in game two of the Avalanche’s opening-round series against the St. Louis Blues.