Bruins' Charlie McAvoy Handed Six-Game Suspension by NHL

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy handed a six-game suspension: The NHL’s familiar problem with consistency in player safety

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been handed a six-game suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety, a decision that has drawn its share of criticism. It’s not that the punishment isn’t deserved, but the inconsistency in the rulings has created issues.