"The NHL will be enforcing a stricter standard when it comes to boarding penalties this season.

Brad Staubitz learned this the hard way Monday, and physical Wild teammate Cal Clutterbuck is now paying even closer attention to the video tutorial the league sent to all 30 teams to open training camp.

Staubitz was suspended the final three preseason games and the first three regular-season games for a boarding major against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cody Bass in an exhibition game Friday. He'll lose more than $9,300 in salary.

"I was on the forecheck, and it's obviously not the outcome I wanted from the hit. I say I play hard but not dirty," Staubitz said after his hearing with NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan Monday morning. "You've just got to be conscious all the time of what you're doing. It's tough. You've got to play hard, especially in the role that I'm in. It's a narrow line.

"You've got to be in control. You've got to really pick your spots. I don't know. I'm still learning too ... obviously.""