NHL Player Safety has scheduled an in-person hearing for Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy, following a concerning incident in which he slashed Buffalo Sabres rookie Zach Benson during a recent game. The hearing, which will be conducted by Player Safety Chief Brendan Shanahan, is a significant step in determining McAvoy's potential punishment for the hit. Benson, who was making his NHL debut at the time, suffered a cut on his leg from the slash. As the Bruins head into a crucial stretch of their season, McAvoy's status and the team's overall dynamics could be impacted by the outcome of this hearing.
NHL Player Safety offers Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy in-person hearing after slash on Sabres’ Zach Benson Buffalo Hockey Beat
