Roman Polak to have hearing over hit on Oliver Bjorkstrand

Toronto Maple Leafs defender Roman Polak is to have a hearing today over his hit on Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in last night’s game.

Toronto's Roman Polak will have a hearing tomorrow morning for boarding Columbus' Oliver Bjorkstrand.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 23, 2017

This was the offence:

Polak got five minutes and a game misconduct for the offence.

You can read details on the ensuing seven minute penalty kill in the recap.

This is presumably a phone hearing and the result could be a fine or a suspension or nothing.  We will update you when we have results.

Toronto’s Roman Polak suspended two games for boarding Columbus’ Oliver Bjorkstrand. https://t.co/pHvhFoOaZW

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 23, 2017

This is the first time Roman Polak has ever received supplemental discipline from the NHL. Never fined, never suspended, before now.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 23, 2017