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flag NHL upheld Gudas’s 5-game suspension for hit ending Matthews’ season, citing review, injury, and history.

flag The NHL’s Department of Player Safety, led by George Parros, defended the five-game suspension of Radko Gudas for a hit that ended Auston Matthews’ season, stating the decision was based on a thorough review of the play, injury severity, and Gudas’s history, despite criticism from Matthews’s agent, players like Connor McDavid, and fans who called the penalty too lenient. flag Parros emphasized the department’s consistent, data-driven process and its team of experienced personnel, noting the use of remote hearings and the need for CBA-level changes to alter disciplinary procedures. flag Meanwhile, Hockey Canada’s Doug Armstrong stepped down as Olympic team GM, and the NHL plans to mandate neck guards next season, though enforcement challenges remain.

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