Calgary Flames forward Tom Kostopoulos was suspended six games by the NHL on Sunday for his head shot on Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart. Stuart was injured during the third period of Detroit's 5-4 shootout victory at Calgary on Friday night. He's expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. "Kostopoulos delivered a blow to the head of an unsuspecting and vulnerable player," NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell said in a statement. "As well, he targeted the head of his opponent and, while the hit was not from the blindside, the head was the principle point of contact." Campbell also said the fact that Stuart was not in possession of the puck at the time was a factor in his decision. Kostopoulos and acting Flames general manager Jay Feaster released a statement maintaining the team's position that the hit was legal and thus the suspension unwarranted. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6005652
