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Video: Could Panthers’ rookie Robak be looking at suspension?

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Florida Panthers rookie defenseman Colby Robak could be the next NHL player getting a call from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, after an incident Saturday night.

Robak was assessed a major penalty for cross checking, and a game misconduct, when he hit New Jersey Devils forward Tim Sestito from behind into the boards during the third period.

Sestito, according to NHL.com, appeared to suffer an injury to his upper back or shoulder. Devils head coach Peter DeBoer said Sestito would be fine.

The incident with Robak and Sestito came not long after the Devils’ star forward Ilya Kovalchuk left the game with a shoulder injury, although the extent of his injury is not yet known.

Those responsible for handing out supplementary discipline in the NHL have been busy this past week:


  • Canucks defenseman Alex Edler was suspended two games for colliding with Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith.
  • Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul was suspended two games for a head shot on Tampa Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman.
  • Panthers forward Eric Selleck was suspended two games for leaving the bench to get involved in an altercation.
  • Rangers forward Rick Nash was not suspended for a controversial hit on the Panthers’ Tomas Kopecky, but the league did release a video explaining why there was no further discipline.