Cal Foote fined for cross-checking Buddy Robinson

Anaheim Ducks right wing Buddy Robinson (53) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) fight in the third period. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning's Cal Foote fined for cross-checking Ducks' Buddy Robinson

Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors | By Josh Erickson | Last updated 1/22/22

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Saturday that it has fined Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote $2,125 for cross-checking Anaheim Ducks forward Buddy Robinson. This is the maximum allowable amount, per the collective bargaining agreement.

Foote delivered the cross-check to Robinson with 18.4 seconds remaining in Friday night’s game against the Ducks. The Lightning lost that game 5-1.

#TBLightning defender Cal Foote fined $2,125 (maximum allowable under the CBA) for cross checking #NHLDucks forward Buddy Robinson. #GoBolts #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/fbU5ETGCru
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) January 22, 2022

This is the first fine Foote has received from NHL Player Safety in his NHL career.

The 23-year-old defenseman has just three assists in 28 games this year, but in recent days, he’s gotten a look on the team’s top pairing with Victor Hedman. The potential is still there for the 14th overall pick in 2017.

This article first appeared on Pro Hockey Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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