‘”Scott cuts across Eriksson and delivers a shoulder to Eriksson’s head, making it the main point of contact and causing a serious injury,” said Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s senior vice president of player safety. “This is an illegal check to the head. Although Eriksson is eligible to be checked on this play, he is not eligible to be checked in this fashion.”‘
Sabres' John Scott suspended 7 games for head shot on Eriksson
Source: USA Today