"In light of the obvious severity of the play, I am disappointed and shocked the league would allow such a ruling. A phone hearing and 5 games is laughable and preposterous. While the process is set in our CBA, that this was the discipline is reckless and ridiculous. This decision results in a further loss of confidence in the disciplinary process for all players."
"Gudas stuck his knee out intentionally and clipped Matthews in the offensive zone during the second period. Matthews immediately crashed to the ice and was assisted off the ice by trainers after he was initially slow to get up while favouring his left knee. As a result of the hit, Gudas was issued a five-minute major and game misconduct."
"I didn't like it. I thought it was dirty. I think the referees made the call, reviewed it and to me made the right call. I think we responded well with taking advantage of the opportunity that we had. Certainly, we hope he is alright, I haven't seen him since, but obviously, if he doesn't come back there's some concern."
Anaheim Ducks defenceman Radko Gudas was suspended for five games after intentionally kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews during their Thursday matchup. Matthews was injured on the play and required assistance leaving the ice. Gudas received a five-minute major and game misconduct at the time. Auston Matthews' agent Judd Moldaver expressed strong disapproval of the suspension length, calling it laughable and preposterous. Moldaver stated the phone hearing process and resulting discipline were reckless and ridiculous, claiming the decision undermines confidence in the NHL's disciplinary system. Maple Leafs players Matthew Knies and John Tavares also criticized the play, with Tavares calling it dirty and expressing concern about Matthews' injury status.
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