Matthew and Brady Tkachuk ripped Toronto on their Wingmen podcast for failing to defend Auston Matthews.
Radko Gudas delivered a knee-on-knee hit on Matthews on March 12. Grade 3 MCL tear. Season over.
Nylander raised his arm to signal a penalty. That was it. Nobody confronted Gudas while Matthews lay on the ice.
The maximum under a phone hearing. Matthews' agent called it "laughable and preposterous." Coach Berube agreed.
Both Tkachuk brothers — Olympic teammates of Matthews — said the non-response was unacceptable in any locker room.
Elliotte Friedman reported the incident will drive roster changes in Toronto. GM Treliving is pushing for more toughness.