Anaheim Ducks Enforcer Faces Suspension After A Nasty Slew-Foot

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Hunter Bowman
January 8, 2024 (8:38)

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Radko Gudas, known for his robust play and often toeing the line between clean and dirty, has somewhat refined his image since joining the Florida Panthers. Described as a hard-playing warrior, Gudas has been making waves in the NHL.

In Sunday night's match between Detroit and Anaheim, the first period got physical, notably with Mason McTavish delivering a hefty crosscheck to Dylan Larkin, resulting in a two-minute penalty. However, the most contentious moment involved Gudas and Lucas Raymond.

The incident in question:

Radko Gudas slewfoots Lucas Raymond at the end of the period, gets an interference minor on the play. #LGRW

Despite the potential severity, it only led to a two-minute penalty. Detroit fans expressed their displeasure, craving some form of retaliation.

The looming question remains whether Gudas will face suspension. Given the recent trend of NHL Player Safety decisions, it's uncertain if players are truly being held accountable, to put it lightly.

Reviewing Gudas's career and suspension history, after three years with the Florida Panthers, he joined the Anaheim Ducks as a free agent, signing a three-year, $12-million deal to be a defensive leader and protect the young stars.

Notably, Gudas has a history of suspensions, including high-sticking Nikita Kucherov, slashing Mathieu Perreault's neck, a hit on Austin Czarnik, and a headshot to Mika Zibanejad. The question lingers � could this slew foot mark his fifth career suspension?

Source: Houseofhockey