TORONTO - The NHL has suspended Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu for two games after an alleged biting incident during a game Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres.

The NHL made the announcement Thursday but didn't give a specific reason for the suspension. But Buffalo forward Andrew Peters said the Senators player bit through his gloved thumb in the first period of the Sabres' 4-2 win.

As a result of the latest suspension, Ruutu will forfeit US $31,707.32 in salary.

Ruutu will miss Thursday's game at Boston and Saturday's contest versus the New York Rangers. He will be eligible to return for Tuesday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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If he did it, absolutely.

Minimum 5 games for such a cowardly act.
Jake, 2009-01-07 14:22:01

Kick him out for the rest of the season!!!!

Absolutely no excuse or toleration of this type of garbage.

This is way worse then any sloppy second comment - he could hurt and infect someone.

If I was Peters, i would be getting a rabies and hiv test today !!!
david, 2009-01-07 14:15:37

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