BREAKING: Former Chicago Blackhawks Receives Suspension From NHL Player Safety Committee

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Hartman is set to have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety committee following a controversial hit in last night's game. The hit, which can be seen in a video shared by the committee on Twitter, was made on Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers and resulted in Hartman being assessed a two-minute minor for interference and a minor for roughing. Ehlers was visibly in pain as he struggled to get off the ice.

Hartman, who now plays for the Minnesota Wild, will have to face the consequences of his actions as the league takes player safety seriously. The hearing will determine if further disciplinary action is necessary, such as a fine or suspension.

*UPDATE* Hartman has been suspended for one game:

MUST READ

52 minutes ago  |  By Joshua Deeds Jonathan Toews receiving interest from Canadian team in NHL return per reports

2 hours ago  |  By Joshua Deeds Blackhawks Luke Richardson may be the first head coach in the NHL to set his lineup this way

3 hours ago  |  By Sam Walker Blackhawks Confirm Jason Dickinson's status ahead of Saturday's game against Flyers After Injury

4 hours ago  |  By Ryan Hall Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad Lays Low-Blow Insult To Blackhawks Fan In Heated Exchange At The United Center

5 hours ago  |  By Sam Walker Chicago Blackhawks owner Danny Wirtz must take immediate action after Connor Bedard's shattering comments

15 hours ago  |  By Jim Precourt Blackhawks set to ditch goaltenders high confidence with sendown to the AHL's IceHogs

16 hours ago  |  By Sam Walker Jonathan Toews' recent health update sparks NHL return discussion amongst Blackhawks fans

17 hours ago  |  By Sam Walker Chicago Sports Network Delivers Subtle Shot To Blackhawks Coach Luke Richardson

MORE STORIES