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NEW YORK (AP) #8212;Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton(notes) was suspended fivegames on Tuesday for elbowing Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog(notes).The suspension was announced by NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan(notes). Sutton delivered an elbow to the head of the Avalanche rookie forward earlyin the third period of Edmonton #8217;s 3-1 victory Friday.The Oilers #8217; de foot ball games fenseman was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing on theplay. #8220;At the moment of impact, it #8217;s clear that the head is the principal pointof contact and has been recklessly targeted, #8221; Shanahan said in a video onNHL.com that explains the suspension. #8220;Landeskog is looking back for the passand rotates his head, but the position of his head does not dramaticallychange. #8221;Shana foot ball games han and the department of player safety examined Sutton #8217;s disciplinaryhistory while making its decision. #8220;We #8217;ve also taken into consideration that although Sutton has played aphysical game over his 14 years, he #8217;s been fined and suspended for variousillegal checks, #8221; Shanahan said.Sutton sat out Sunday #8217;s 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues while the NHL madeits decisi foot ball games on. #8220;I have been informed of and understand the league #8217;s decision, however, Ihad no intention of delivering an illegal check, #8221; Sutton said. #8220;For 14 years,I #8217;ve always played the game with respect and integrity and I will continue to doso when I return. #8221;Sutton will forfeit more than $57,000 in salary. Play Fantasy Hockey, now with Pro Leagues! And follow Yahoo! foot ball games Sports' NHL coverage on Twitter. Updated 10 hours, 38 minutes ago foot ball games
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