Greer Suspended for Panthers; Fund Gains $13K

On March 23, Florida Panthers Ford, AJ Greer faces a three-game suspension without pay after

boarding Calgary Flames Ford, Conor Zeri.

The NHL Department of Player Safety handed down the penalty following their game in Calgary

on March 20.

The hit took place at 11-11 in the third period of game number 1097.

Officials called it immediately, giving Greer a major for interference along with a game

misconduct.

Fans and players have mixed views on the call.

With some saying it was a clean but hard check while others argue it crossed the line into

dangerous.

Play.

Greer now misses key upcoming match-ups for Florida.

Under league rules, he'll forfeit $13,281.24 from his salary.

The cash heads straight to the player's emergency assistance fund.

The Panthers gear up without him as the regular season pushes forward, testing their depth

on the ice.

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