Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended the first three games of the NHL

Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended the first three games of the NHL season for inappropriate conduct, the Damiere Byrd Jersey Saturday.He will not appeal thesuspension."I have decided to accept the NHL's suspension today," Kuznetsov said in a statement. "I am once again sorry that I have disappointed my family, my teammates, and the Capitals' organization and fans. I promise to do everything in my power to Alex Bars Jersey win you back with my actions on and off the ice."Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine while playing for Ru sia in the World Championships in May and was banned from international play for four years by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Unlike the NHL, the IIHF considers cocaine a performance-enhancing drug.Kuznetsov and NHLPA representatives met with NHL Commi sioner Gary Bettman on Monday in New York."I Tarik Cohen Jersey also understand that I am fortunate to have an opportunity to make things right," the statement continued. "Thanks to the Capitals, NHL, and Jesper Horsted Jersey NHLPA, I have taken many steps in the right direction and I'm confident that I will continue on that path. I am grateful for everyone's support and I'm looking to move forward from this point."The 27-year-old Kuznetsov was selected in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft by the Capitals and has 101 goals and 236 a sists in his six seasons in Washington. During the Capitals' playoff run to Andy Dalton Jersey winning the 2018 Stanley Cup, Kuznetsov scored 12 goals and posted playoff highs in a sists (20) and points (32). Related Articles