Adam Erne Likely Facing Suspension after Brutal Elbow
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TJ Tucker
November 16, 2023 (8:35)
There was nothing subtle about this one. It's a straight-up elbow that includes an extension of the arm to ensure it lands.
Adam Erne of the Edmonton Oilers will likely be receiving a phone call from the NHL's Department of Player Safety following this elbow on the Seattle Kraken's Pierre-Édouard Bellemare. Erne clearly extends the arm in a chicken-wing like motion to make sure he gets Bellemare square on the jaw.
Erne received a minor penalty for an "Illegal Check to the Head" for his actions. I don't see any way this one doesn't end up with at least a fine, if not a suspension. We shouldn't have to wait long to find out.
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NOVEMBRE 16 | 19 ANSWERS Adam Erne Likely Facing Suspension after Brutal Elbow Thought on the hit? |
Has to be a fine and/or suspension | 6 | 31.6 % |
Penalty was enough | 7 | 36.8 % |
Shouldn't have been a penalty | 3 | 15.8 % |
I'm not sure | 3 | 15.8 % |
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