The NHL has suspended forward 27 games as a result of a domestic violence incident that occurred this summer, the league announced on Wednesday.Watson, 26, will mi s the entire preseason and the first 27 games of the 2018-19 regular season after pleading no contest to a charge of domestic a sault stemming from . Watson was arrested on suspicion of a sault at a gas station in Franklin Jimmy Kerr Jersey , Tenne see after a police officer was flagged down by a witne s. Watson told police that he had been engaged in an argument with his girlfriend and admitted to pushing her during the altercation.Watson's girlfriend had red marks on her chest, and she said that Watson was responsible for them. She also told police that "sometimes he gets handsy," although Kyle Kalis Jersey the police report did not elaborate on the details of that statement.Shortly after Watson's plea, the NHL announced that they would launch an investigation into the incident and determine what disciplinary measures would be appropriate. On Wednesday, the league released on their ruling.NHL Commi sioner Gary Bettman levied the suspension under Rule 18-A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Commi sioner's ruling came following an investigation by the League and an in-person hearing in New York on Friday, Sept. 7. The investigation and hearing were conducted, pursuant to the CBA, to determine the relevant facts and circumstances relating to a June 16, 2018, incident involving and his domestic partner. The incident ultimately resulted in Watson pleading no contest to a charge of domestic a sault on July 24, 2018."I have determined that Nashville Player engaged in a physical confrontation with his domestic partner," NHL Commi sioner Gary Bettman said. "Today's ruling, while tailored Devin Bush Jersey to the specific facts of this case and the individuals involved, is nece sary and consistent with the NHL's strongly held view that it cannot and will not tolerate this and similar types of conduct."The NHL has no domestic violence policy and handles each incident on a case-by-case basis. The NHLPA plans to file an appeal on Watson's behalf. Watson, who was a first-round pick Cazzie Russell Jersey in 2010, recently signed a three-year, $3.3 million extension with the Predators prior to last season. He had a career-high 14 goals and 19 points in 2017-2018. He also recorded eight points during the Predators' playoff run, which ended at the hands of the in the second round.
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