Witkowski and Blashill share their thoughts on 10 games suspension

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Luke Witkowski has been suspended 10 games for his role on the brawl that happened at the end of the third period during Wednesday's game against the Calgary Flames. 

On Friday, head coach Jeff Blashill and him shared their thoughts after they received the news of the suspension. 

«It's unfortunate. I don't think the punishment fits the crime. I don't think the way the rule's written, it gives the league office, George or in that department, really any ability to apply judgment because it's so black and white. It's too bad. I think if he had the ability to apply judgment, I think common sense says that the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Witter goes back on the ice because he gets hit on the leg by one of their players, that's what initiated it, otherwise it's over. Once he goes back on, he could have made it way worse and he chose not to.» - Jeff Blashill

«It's unfortunate. Honestly, I didn't know that was a rule. I obviously, I know now. I knew it was a rule you couldn't jump the boards. It's kind of a gray area with still being on the bench and the door being open. But lesson learned, I guess. Move on from here.» - Luke Witkowski

What do you think of the suspension? Do you think he deserves it? Or that is too severe? 

You can see the video of the incident here!