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Arron Asham receives a four-game suspension

Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 20: Arron Asham #45 of the Pittsburgh Penguins checks his stick as he waits for a faceoff during an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 20, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

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It took a curious amount of time, but the NHL rolled out suspensions for two controversial figures in the penalty-filled Game 3 between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins. While star sniper James Neal will sit out Game 4, tough winger Arron Asham will miss the rest of the first round - no matter what. The league handed Asham a four-game suspension for a cross-check on Flyers youngster Brayden Schenn.

Here is the explanation video:

So, how do you feel? Is that punishment too light, just right or too harsh? Do tell.