Blues Player Dismissed for Violation of Controversial NHL Rule

The NHL pre-season unfolds with a unique intensity, a battleground where veterans and emerging talents collide, vying for their respective contracts. This fervor was abundantly evident in the Blues' recent clash.

After accruing 13 goals and 26 points over 74 games split between the Arizona Coyotes and the Calgary Flames last season, one veteran is on a Professional Tryout (PTO), endeavoring to secure his place with the St. Louis Blues.

His determination was on full display during the Blues' 3-2 triumph over the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he engaged in a confrontation with Josh Dunne, aiming to solidify his position on the Blues roster.

Nick Ritchie unsurprisingly emerged victorious from the tussle but found himself ejected due to a game misconduct, leaving fans in disbelief. This repercussion stemmed from a highly debated and seemingly lenient rule within the NHL's regulation framework.

Ritchie faced expulsion for his jersey not being securely tied down, leading to a game misconduct penalty when he lost his jersey during the skirmish.

While players are ostensibly aware of this rule, its validity and relevance have been a subject of contention, appearing to lack logical grounding for many within the NHL community.

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