Or so it seems.
As TSN’s Bob McKenzie highlighted the league rules, Vermette is automatically suspended for 10 games.
ANA's Antoine Vermette may face an automatic (pending appeal) 10-game or 3-game suspension, depending on which abuse category refs applied: pic.twitter.com/JKkePp8LsI
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 15, 2017
He did not skate with the team for practice today. There is also a possibility that Vermette will appeal the charges.
He appeared frustrated with Alphonso after losing a face-off to Mikko Koivu.
With 12 minutes left to play in Tuesday’s game versus Minnesota, Vermette received a game misconduct.