No stranger to controversy, the 55-year-old Nardella, appointed head coach this past offseason, previously served as an assistant coach for the Wolves under Ryan Warsofsky since 2017. The AHL's Player Safety Committee also issued a one-game suspension to Chicago Wolves forward Dominic Franco for accumulating his second game misconduct in the "abuse of officials" category this season.
While the exact details of Nardella's comments remain undisclosed, it's evident that the hockey landscape has evolved. What was once a common insult is now deemed insensitive and outdated in 2023. Nardella's substantial suspension sends a clear message to hockey players worldwide that it's time to move away from such language.
