Arber Xhekaj's suspension fate confirmed after injuring Tim Stutzle last night
Arber Xhekaj has been in the spotlight once again after a hit on Ottawa's Tim Stutzle, but he may escape a suspension once again.
mail.marqueur.comHere’s the latest on Arber Xhekaj’s suspension situation.
- The most recent reporting from multiple hockey news outlets around Oct 2024 indicated that Xhekaj did not receive a suspension for his hit on Tim Stutzle in a preseason game, with some sources noting a fine instead and no hearing. These outlets reflected skepticism or outrage from fans about the decision at the time.[2][4]
- Subsequent summaries from those same sources reiterated that NHL Player Safety did not issue a suspension for that specific hit, though discussions about temperament and future penalties continued among fans and analysts.[1][4][2]
Notes and context:
- The pieces you’re seeing were published in late September 2024 to early October 2024, during Montreal’s preseason period, and centered on whether any supplementary discipline would follow for Xhekaj’s actions against Stutzle.[1][2]
- If you’re looking for the absolute latest status as of today, I can pull current updates from reliable outlets and NHL communications, but I’ll need to check live sources to confirm any changes since those reports.[2][1]
Would you like me to fetch the most up-to-date status from NHL/NHLPA communications and reputable outlets right now? I can summarize any new decision or lack thereof and include direct citations.