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Penguins Fuming Over Rust Suspension
2 Feb
Summary
- Penguins believe Rust suspension is excessive compared to history.
- Tom Wilson avoided suspension for a similar hit.
- Team sources indicate frustration with league's decision-making.
The Pittsburgh Penguins organization is expressing significant dissatisfaction following the NHL's decision to suspend Bryan Rust for three games. Many within the team believe the league used Rust's hit on Brock Boeser as an example, deeming the suspension excessive and out of line with his otherwise clean record. This sentiment is amplified by the NHL's decision not to suspend Tom Wilson for a similar hit to the head on Logan Stankoven.
Sources indicate that while the Penguins acknowledge the head contact in Rust's play, they feel his 12-year, 685-game career without prior suspensions should have warranted a lighter penalty. The contrast with Wilson's situation, where no hearing was held, has only intensified the organization's frustration. This internal displeasure, though typically kept private by the Penguins, has been acknowledged publicly by coach Dan Muse, who stated the organization is unhappy with the ruling.
