The league blasted Geekie with a one-game ban following his actions and the altercation during the aforementioned game. The NHL's Department of Player Safety handed down the suspension on Thursday after Geekie instigated a fight, violating Rule 70.2.

They also traded away defender Mikhail Sergachev that included former first-round pick prospect Conor Geekie. Geekie is vying for a spot in the Lightning lineup at just 20 years old. The team has given him ample opportunity during the preseason,

Lightning forward Conor Geekie has been suspended for one preseason game for his role in "starting an altercation" with Florida's Josh Davies.

NHL Player Safety has handed out its first suspension of the (pre)season, hitting Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie with a one (pre)game suspension for “leaving the players’ bench on a legal line change for the purpose of starting an altercation.