Penguins’ Prospect Quinn Beauchesne Faces Suspension for Head Slash

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ organization is facing another potential suspension, this time involving defensive prospect Quinn Beauchesne. Following the recent five-game suspension of veteran forward Evgeni Malkin for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Beauchesne has come under scrutiny after a similar incident during a game in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

On Friday, the OHL announced that Beauchesne, who plays for the Guelph Storm, was suspended upon review for slashing London Knights forward Ryan Brown in the dying moments of their contest. The incident unfolded shortly after a faceoff during a late London power play, with the Knights leading the Storm 4-3.

In addition to Beauchesne’s suspension, London forward Brody Cook is also facing disciplinary action for a knee-on-knee hit on Guelph defenseman Noah Jenken that occurred earlier in the first period.

Beauchesne, 19, was selected by the Penguins in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, coming in at 148th overall. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 187 pounds, the young blueliner has displayed his potential during September’s Prospects Challenge in Buffalo and throughout training camp, showcasing his skating ability, offensive awareness, and physical play.

This season, Beauchesne has recorded seven goals and 31 points in 57 OHL games with Guelph, a team that has already secured a playoff berth with three games left in the regular season. As for the length of Beauchesne’s suspension, details remain unclear, pending a hearing with the OHL’s Department of Player Safety. Many analysts within the league anticipate that he could face a significant suspension.

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