Im surprised they went with the 10 games as well because although he technically left the ice, it was one step off, gets poked, comes back on. The spirit of the rule certainly wasnt broken, although technically it was.
Tkachuk getting a hearing is fascinating. If they need a hearing for that little poke, this sport needs to just shut it down. I suppose it was unsportsmanlike but it was in no way a "spear" or even a slash. Sure it was a guy that had been ejected, but as above, was really still part of the whole scenario that was taking place.
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