Allan Walsh, Pierre-Marc Bouchard's agent, spoke out strongly against his client receiving a two-game suspension for high-sticking Matt Calvert in the face. "There is no one who supports ridding the game of headshots, blindside hits and dangerous hits from behind more than Pierre-Marc," Walsh said after pointing out that Bouchard was the victim of a serious concussion in 2008-09. "What occurred on the play in question last night was none of the above. The notion that Pierre-Marc Bouchard intentionally swung his stick into the face of an opponent is patently absurd. He's just not that kind of player. What message is Brendan Shanahan sending with this unwarranted suspension? All perennial Lady Byng candidates should now be on notice that when an opponent high sticks himself in the mouth, he can expect a minimum suspension of 2 regular season NHL games. This result is a shameful farce for the League. All in all, these 20 minute disciplinary hearings are nothing more than kangaroo courts." On the flip side, Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel called Bouchard's actions "intentional."