NHL Suspends Ryan Hartman for 10 Games Following Dangerous Hit

The Minnesota Wild forward faces his longest suspension yet and a nearly $500,000 fine for slamming Tim Stützle's head onto the ice.

Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild has been suspended for 10 games after a violent on-ice incident involving Ottawa's Tim Stützle.
The NHL Department of Player Safety described Hartman's actions as 'inherently dangerous and unacceptable,' marking his fifth career suspension.
Hartman will forfeit $487,804.90 in salary, which will be donated to the Player Emergency Assistance Fund.
The suspension, the longest of Hartman's career, exacerbates challenges for the Wild, who are already dealing with injuries and salary cap constraints.
Hartman is expected to appeal the suspension, with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hearing the case and a potential neutral arbitrator review if needed.