Even though he is not deemed a "repeat offender" by the NHL, at only 21 years old, L'Heureux has been suspended 11 times at lower levels.

A dangerous play by Nashville Predators forward Zach L'Heureux on Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon could result in his first NHL suspension.

Nashville Predators' winger Zach L'Heureux has been suspended three games for his slew-foot on Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon.

The slew foot is undoubtedly the most dangerous play in hockey and as such, Nashville Predators forward Zachary L'Heureux will be taking some unpaid rest and relaxation time in the coming days. The NHL has issued the Nashville forward a three-game suspension for the nasty play he made on Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon Tuesday night.

Coach John Hynes called it a “cheap hit” and “undisciplined” play, but didn’t have an official update on Spurgeon after the game. The NHL Department of Player Safety will surely look at the hit, which drew L’Heureux a match penalty. “It didn’t look good,” Hynes said.

The NHL will hold a hearing for the player whose illegal hit injured Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon.

Chasing a puck to the left of Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson, Spurgeon was tripped from behind into the end boards by Predators rookie Zach L’Heureux. The Wild defenseman went legs-first into the wall and landed awkwardly. He required assistance to get off the ice.

PAUL - Nashville Predators forward Zachary L'Heureux will have a hearing for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon from Tuesday night's game. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that L'Heureux will have a hearing for what he did to Spurgeon.

L'Heureux will forfeit just under $13,500, per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and based on his average annual salary.

The Minnesota Wild beat the visiting Nashville Predators, 5-3, on New Year's Eve. The Wild took the lead late in the second period and held on for their 23rd wi

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is expected to miss two to three weeks with an apparent right leg injury.

Three months into his rookie season, Nashville Predators forward Zach ... a game misconduct for a slew-foot on Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon. As both players chased a loose puck in the corner ...