Top 10 Suspensions of 2011

2011 for the NHL will be remembered for three things: Suspensions, concussions, and astronomy lessons with Ilya Bryzgalov. Given that this season’s instalment of HBO 24/7 isn’t over yet, and that the title “Top 10 Concussions of 2011” just sounds wrong, let’s take a look at the top 10 suspensions from around the NHL this year.

What’s the over/under on how long it takes Shanahan to go completely grey?

What’s the over/under on how long it takes Shanahan to go completely grey?

The way Shanahan is disciplining, if Matt Cooke ever delivers another headshot his grandchildren are getting suspended.

The way Shanahan is disciplining, if Matt Cooke ever delivers another headshot his grandchildren are getting suspended.

Shanahan didn’t just throw the book at Wisniewski, he threw the whole damn library. Eight games? Wow! http://bit.ly/oJmLnp

Shanahan didn’t just throw the book at Wisniewski, he threw the whole damn library. Eight games? Wow! http://bit.ly/oJmLnp

Whether you agree with him or not, how can you not love @NHLShanahan’s new suspension videos? http://bit.ly/r68sLB

Whether you agree with him or not, how can you not love @NHLShanahan’s new suspension videos? http://bit.ly/r68sLB