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11:22 AM ET 02.19 | Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano will have a meeting with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Tuesday evening. The meeting is directly related to an incident in the team's game against the Dallas Stars on Sunday night when Giordano slew-footed Antoine Roussel. Occurring at the 11:53 mark of the second period, Giordano was assessed a two-minute minor for tripping on the play. While Giordano will have a hearing, it seems unlikely that the league will suspend him. In reality, it seems much more likely that they will administer a hefty fine. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the NHL needs to call a hearing in order to fine a player in excess of $5,000.

Mark Giordano, USA Today

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February 19, 2013 11:32 AM ET

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"While Giordano will have a hearing, it seems unlikely that the league will suspend him. In reality, it seems much more likely that they will administer a hefty fine."

Until they start cracking down for real on this stuff...(Matt Cooke should be suspended for the season) it's going to keep happening.

Spiny Norman

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February 19, 2013 11:35 AM ET

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So is he considered a........Marked man?

Canuck eh?

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February 19, 2013 11:44 AM ET

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Giordano: Too much sauce on the pizza.

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February 19, 2013 11:54 AM ET

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WGAF

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February 19, 2013 11:54 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:35 AM ET 02.19 by Canuck eh?

So is he considered a........Marked man?

there is surely going to be a mark against him,. mark my words

Spiny Norman

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February 19, 2013 12:01 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:54 AM ET 02.19 by Spiny Norman

there is surely going to be a mark against him,. mark my words

Makers Mark?

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February 19, 2013 12:39 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:01 PM ET 02.19 by mhwings

Makers Mark?

my favourite!

Spiny Norman

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February 19, 2013 01:04 PM ET

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It was an accident , i am sure of it !!!! ;-)

Harry Crack

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February 19, 2013 03:19 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:54 AM ET 02.19 by dannylimes

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Agreed.

The Aussie Caniac

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February 19, 2013 05:20 PM ET

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Originally posted 01:04 PM ET 02.19 by Harry Crack

It was an accident , i am sure of it !!!! ;-)

Matt Cooke told him to say that! Didn't he?

roamer

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February 19, 2013 05:32 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:32 AM ET 02.19 by Spiny Norman

"While Giordano will have a hearing, it seems unlikely that the league will suspend him. In reality, it seems much more likely that they will administer a hefty fine."Until they start cracking down for real on this stuff...(Matt Cooke should be suspended for the season) it's going to keep happening.

very true.