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NHL To Review John Scott Suspension For Leaving Bench

By Cory Buck

Oct 3, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) carries the puck as San Jose Sharks left wing John Scott (20) pursues during the first period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) carries the puck as San Jose Sharks left wing John Scott (20) pursues during the first period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NHL will further review the incident in which San Jose Sharks forward John Scott left the team bench to start an on-ice altercation, for which he was penalized according to Rule 73.

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San Jose Sharks forward John Scott left the bench and immediately started swinging near the end of Sunday’s 4-1 win over division rival Anaheim Ducks. He was penalized with a game misconduct under Rule 73 and his infraction is currently under league review, per TSN’s Bob McKenzie.

McKenzie also notes that Rule 73 is not to be confused with the automatic ten-game suspension for leaving the bench when an altercation has already started with play stopped. David Clarkson left the bench during a fight in the preseason last year and missed the first ten games of the season.

Rather, the league will likely state that because Scott left the bench on a legal line change then started a fight, he’ll be getting some kind of suspension based on his history. It’s hard to see when the altercation sees, but you can check out the incident below to see for yourself.

Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston notes that Ryan Clowe received a two-game suspension for starting an altercation right after leaving the bench, so you can expect Scott to see a similar suspension coming his way.

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