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Andy Sutton is going to get an extended vacation

Andy Sutton, Shane O'Brien

Edmonton Oilers’ Andy Sutton (25) and Colorado Avalanche’s Shane O’Brien (5) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday Oct. 28, 2011, in Denver. The Oilers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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Andy Sutton is about to become an expert on long suspensions in the NHL. During last night’s Edmonton win over Colorado, Sutton caught Avalanche rookie Gabriel Landeskog with a shot to the head while he wasn’t looking, putting Landeskog down on the ice. The hit also got Shane O’Brien to come after Sutton with his fists. The Sheriff isn’t to be trifled with.

Sutton has a face-to-face meeting with NHL safety guru Brendan Shanahan to discuss the play and likely wind up with a suspension of five or more games. Working against Sutton is the fact he has a prior record and the fact that he caught Landeskog with a shot which he appeared to target his head. So far reports from Colorado say that Landeskog is fine and he was back at practice today.

Even though the Oilers have a game on Sunday, Sutton won’t be allowed to play as he’s been suspended pending his hearing in New York City on Monday.

What do you think though? How long do you figure Sutton gets Shanabanned for this hit? Check out the video here to see for yourself.