Senators’ Ridly Greig Faces Suspension Following Post-Season Incident
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety regarding a roughing incident that occurred during Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, potentially resulting in a suspension to begin the 2026-27 season. The hearing is scheduled to grab place on April 28, 2026.
Incident Details
The incident occurred during an after-the-whistle scrum in the second period of the game on Saturday, April 26, 2026. While Carolina defenseman Sean Walker and Ottawa winger Warren Foegele were engaged in a minor altercation, Greig delivered a punch to Walker’s chin while Walker’s head was down. The play was not penalized during the game. Pro Hockey Rumors reported the incident.
Greig’s Performance and Contract
Despite the incident, Greig was one of seven Ottawa skaters to record a point during the series. He recorded a primary assist on Dylan Cozens’ game-tying goal in Game 2. He has established himself as one of the Senators’ most physical forwards, consistently scoring 13 goals in each of his three full NHL seasons, with point totals ranging from 26 to a career-high 35 this season.
Greig signed a four-year, $13 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on January 10, 2025. NHL.com details his contract information.
Player Safety Hearing
The NHL announced that the hearing will not be in-person, limiting any potential supplemental discipline to a maximum of five games. Pro Hockey Rumors noted that a decision is expected within a few days.
Greig’s Reaction
Greig acknowledged the need to better control his emotions, stating, “I have to do a better job controlling my emotions.” Daily Faceoff reported on Greig’s comments.
Background
Ridly Greig was born on August 8, 2002, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the first round (28th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Wikipedia provides biographical information on Greig.