NEW YORK –
Buffalo Sabres forward
Brad Boyes has been suspended for two preseason games for an illegal hit to the head of
Toronto Maple Leafs forward
Joe Colborne during a preseason game on September 24, National Hockey League Senior Vice President of Player Safety
Brendan Shanahan announced today.
The incident occurred at 1:46 of the first period.
Boyes will miss preseason games tonight at Columbus and Friday at Washington. He is eligible to return Oct. 4 vs. Adler in Manheim, Germany.
A full explanation of Shanahan’s decision, complete with video, will be available on NHL.com later this evening.