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GARTH: No Suspension For Phaneuf

Found December 17, 2011 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dion Phaneuf,  Zack Kassian
TEAMS: Toronto Maple Leafs,  Buffalo Sabres

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That didn't take long. Not even a hearing, eh? According to the Maple Leafs, their capo, Dion Phaneuf, will not be suspended for boarding Zack Kassian in last night's 5-4 Buffalo win. Phaneuf will be on the ice for tonight's game with Vancouver. Phaneuf was given 5 and a game for the this hit. I was in the Phaneuf's scrum after the game and it was clear from the get-go that h...
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