Patrick Maroon slapped with maximum fine for dirty elbow on Mavrik Bourque
Breaking news in the NHL as Chicago Blackhawks enforcer Patrick Maroon has just been fined the maximum amount allowed under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement for elbowing Marvik Bourque.
According to Dallas Morning News, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Pat Maroon for elbowing Dallas Stars center
Mavrik Bourque, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Monday.
Maroon was fined $3,385.42, the maximum amount allowed under the league's collective bargaining agreement. The money will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The hit from Maroon occurred with 15:37 remaining in the third period of the Stars' 5-1 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday. He was assessed a minor penalty for roughing.
The news comes the same day that Stars coach Pete DeBoer told reporters he learned his team would be fined for a separate incident. The NHL is fining Dallas for violating the collective bargaining agreement by holding a practice on Dec. 26 during the holiday break.
-Dallas Morning News
Pat Maroon is a repeat offender
3 time Stanley Cup Champion Pat «Big Rig» Maroon has always been known to be one of the biggest goons in the NHL. He's mouthy, he's scrappy, and he's a certified heavyweight who's developed quite the reputation over the last few seasons.
Pat Maroon is currently stuck on the worst team in the NHL, and frustration is clearly starting to boil over.
While Pat Maroon is doing his best to motivate a struggling Chicago Blackhawks team, it's these kind of mindless actions that will further contribute to his lack of success in Chicago.
Through 34 regular season games, Pat Maroon has only registered one goal and 8 assists, racking up an astounding 32 minutes in the penalty box.
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