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Geekie was initially called for a major penalty (kneeing), but after a quick review, the penalty was reduced to a minor penalty.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
The play of Zadorov (six years x $5 million), who leads the league in minor penalties, has been mercurial, bringing the heat physically but too often finding himself out of position.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
He’s taken a league-high 13 minor penalties and is signed through 2030 at $5 million annually, which is way too much for his current role.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
His nine minor penalties are second-most among Leafs.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
The play of Zadorov (six years x $5 million), who leads the league in minor penalties, has been mercurial, bringing the heat physically but too often finding himself out of position.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
He’s taken a league-high 13 minor penalties and is signed through 2030 at $5 million annually, which is way too much for his current role.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
His nine minor penalties are second-most among Leafs.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Minor penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20penalty. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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