NHL suspends player indefinitely

The NHL has suspended Kings defenceman Slava Voynov pending a formal investigation into accusations of domestic violence. Voynov has been suspended indefinitely from all club activities pending a formal investigation by the National Hockey League of an arrest that occurred this morning. The suspension was imposed under Section 18-A.5 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which provides that, during the pendency of a criminal investigation, “The League may suspend the Player pending the League’s formal review and disposition of the matter where the failure to suspend the Player during this period would create a substantial risk of material harm to the legitimate interests and/or reputation of the League.” More details to come.