Garnet Hathaway of the Philadelphia Flyers is facing the music for a kneeing incident involving Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski. Hathaway's actions have earned him a $5,000 fine, the maximum amount allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The Impact on Werenski
The hit left Werenski nursing a quad contusion, sidelining him for the next 1-2 weeks. The repercussions of this incident have brought the scrutiny of NHL Player Safety.
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Reinforcing Player Safety
This incident serves as a reminder of the NHL's unwavering commitment to player safety and its resolve to address on-ice infractions.
It's worth noting that in response to Werenski's injury, the Blue Jackets have placed him on Injured Reserve and have recalled David Jiricek, a defenseman from the AHL's Cleveland Monsters.