Remember Micheal Ferland? The young forward who could hit like a truck, score clutch goals, and never shy away from a scrap? He’s the Cree/Metis forward who spent time with the Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vancouver Canucks.
The NHL Department of Player Safety has a history of handing out fines instead of suspensions for spearing incidents. The league is also keen on avoiding suspensions for any player during the postseason.