Tag Archive: Jarrko Ruutu

Simon on Paid Leave, Suspension Likely

New York Islanders’ Chris Simon was put on paid leave from the team on Monday following his attempt to injure Jarrko Ruutu in the Islanders’ loss to the Penguins on Saturday night.  The action was taken after a meeting between Simon and Islanders’ team management, and before league officials meet to decide on likely suspension…

Penguins Beat NHL’s #1 Senators in Shootout

The struggling Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Ottawa on Thanksgiving and overcame adversity as they came from behind twice to beat the league leading Senators by a score of 6-5 after an extended shootout.  The game, played with a tremendous amount of intensity from both teams, could well signify a turning point for the Penguins who…