Leafs’ Grabovski won’t face discipline over bite allegation
Posted February 10, 2013 12:26 pm.
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski won’t face discipline after allegations he bit Montreal’s Max Pacioretty during a scrum on Saturday night, the league announced Monday.
“After interviewing both players involved in the incident and reviewing all of the available video and medical reports, the league could not determine conclusively that Grabovski bit Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty,” the NHL said in a release.
“The Department of Player Safety has concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to support imposing supplemental discipline.”
Pacioretty accused Grabovski of biting him during a scrum at the 11:30 mark of the third period in Toronto’s 6-0 victory over Montreal.
Grabovski received a 10-minute misconduct and a roughing minor after the scuffle. Pacioretty was also issued a 10-minute misconduct on the play.
Pacioretty emerged from the melee showing his wrist to the officials, claiming that Grabovski bit him.
“That doesn’t belong in our sport,” Montreal defenceman Josh Gorges said after the game. “If you get in there, stand up for yourself, be a man, drop your gloves, and you’ll have respect. But bite somebody? That doesn’t belong in our league.”
“I saw the bite,” said Montreal coach Michel Therrien. “You can see that on the video. I’m sure the league’s going to pay attention to that.”
Grabovski has three goals and two assists in 12 games so far this season.
