The league really needs to look at the actual act by Tkachuk because based on what actually transpired, his actual actions do not warrant a suspension. In what world does a poke with a stick equate to a suspension. It would be one of the worst and weakest precedence creating suspensions of all time.
Very similar to a suspendable hit. You always suspend the action, not the aftermath/result (injury). But the league's questionable decision making leaves a lot to be desired, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Tkachuk getting suspended.
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