Trending Now - A.J. Greer Faces Three-game Suspension Amid NHL Controversy
WHO:
George Parros, NHL’s Department of Player Safety head, is facing calls to step down from his position.
A.J. Greer, Florida Panthers forward
Connor Zary, Calgary Flames forward
NHL’s Department of Player Safety
WHAT:
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety's decision to suspend A.J. Greer has led to outrage among fans and analysts.
A.J. Greer was suspended for three games.
The suspension was due to Greer shoving Connor Zary into the boards from behind.
Greer was assessed a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct.
Greer forfeits $13,281.24 in salary, which will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Greer has a career-high of 13 goals and 24 points in 68 games this season.
WHERE:
The incident occurred during a game in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The game was part of a match between the Florida Panthers and the Calgary Flames.
WHEN:
The NHL announced the suspension on March 22nd, 2026, which was a Sunday.
The incident took place on March 20th, 2026, at 11:11 into the third period.
The NHL announced the suspension on March 22nd, 2026.
Greer will miss games against Seattle, Minnesota, and the New York Islanders.
WHY:
The suspension has prompted discussions about the effectiveness of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety in handling such incidents.
The suspension was handed down due to the nature of the boarding incident, which is considered a serious infraction in hockey.
HOW:
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety reviewed the incident and determined the appropriate punishment.
(UPDATED March 23, 2026 13:35 UTC)
The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the suspension of player A.J. Greer on Sunday, March 22, 2026, sparking outrage among fans and analysts alike. As a result of this decision, calls for George Parros, the head of the department, to step down are growing louder. This situation has reignited discussions about how effectively the NHL is managing player safety incidents.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 05:42 UTC)
A.J. Greer of the Florida Panthers has been suspended for three games following a boarding incident involving Connor Zary of the Calgary Flames during a match in Calgary on March 20. The NHL's Department of Player Safety assessed Greer a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct, resulting in a forfeiture of over $13,000 in salary, which will be donated to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. As a result of the suspension, Greer will miss upcoming games against Seattle, Minnesota, and the New York Islanders.