Flyers' Gudas waives in-person meeting, set for phone hearing

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas will have a phone hearing Sunday after waiving his right to an in-person meeting with the NHL's Department of Player Safety, the league announced.

Due to the timing of the hearing, Gudas will not play Saturday against Calgary, per John Shannon of Sportsnet. The missed game will be factored into the looming suspension.

Gudas was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for slashing Winnipeg's Mathieu Perreault in the head at 9:50 of the first period Wednesday against the Jets.

Here's a look at the incident:

The offer of an in-person hearing generally indicates a suspension of at least five games.