Elliotte Friedman: Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri is appealing his eight-game suspension.
Elliotte Friedman: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will hear Kadri’s appeal. If Kadri doesn’t like Bettman’s ruling, he can then go to an independent arbitrator.
Weber fined
NHL Player Safety: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber was fined $5,000 for his cross-check in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds.
Montreal Canadiens defender Shea Weber has been fined $5,000 (maximum allowable under the CBA) for cross checking #LeafsForever forward Wayne Simmonds.