"Clearly, NHL vice president for player safety Brendan Shanahan is trying to make an impact in his first season as the league's disciplinarian. Today it's the Blue Jackets' turn – specifically defenseman James Wisniewski – to sit in judgment.

Wisniewski and various Blue Jackets' officials will meet with Shanahan via teleconference today to plead their case for leniency following Wisniewski's role in a late-game skirmish during Friday's exhibition loss in Minnesota.

"Shanny has implement something, and it's been harsh punishment," Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel said. "He hasn't handed out very many slaps on the wrist." "