There is NO PLACE for sucker punches like this in hockey.

I thought the NHL made that clear in 2004, but I guess time passes and things are forgotten.

Bertuzzi was suspended the entirety of the remaining season including playoffs.@NHLPlayerSafety your move. pic.twitter.com/MPc8dHrOLx

— Buffalo Sports Talk (@BUFSportsTalk) March 9, 2026