Jacob Trouba could get the book thrown at him by the NHL.
The NHL’s department of player safety confirmed that the Winnipeg Jets defenceman has a hearing Monday afternoon for his check to the head of Senators winger Mark Stone in Ottawa’s 3-2 loss Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Stone left the game with what could be a concussion in the third period and the Senators were incensed that Trouba was only given a minor penalty.
Coach Guy Boucher didn’t like the hit.
“It’s a clear hit to the head with the shoulder,” said Boucher, who was livid when Trouba was only give two minutes.