Did Nazem Kadri deserve the suspension? Absolutely, and he’s lucky there’s only four games left in the season or he could have received more. It was a stupid play, but there’s a silver lining for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto is currently sitting in 2nd last in the NHL with 67 points heading into tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. They are three points behind Columbus and four behind Vancouver, with equal games played. They are tied with Edmonton, though the Oilers have two games in hand.
Facts are facts; the Toronto Maple Leafs have spent the year in the basement and there’s no need to ruin a good thing.