The incident occurred in Tuesday's contest between the Senators and Devils after Hall landed a hit on Burrows. A scrum then ensued and Burrows kneed Hall in the back of the head.
Burrows was whistled for two minor penalties on the play - one for cross checking and a second infraction for roughing.
The 10-game suspension marks the longest handed out this season. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, Burrows is not considered a repeat offender, as he has not been suspended in the past 18 months. His last ban came in 2014 when he was suspended for three games.
In December, Burrows was fined $5,000 - the maximum allowable under the CBA - as a supplemental discipline penalty for roughing. The latest ban will cost him nearly $135,000 in forfeited salary, according to CapFriendly.
Burrows, 36, has tallied eight points in 51 games this season. He is eligible to return to the lineup March 2 when the Senators face off against the Vegas Golden Knights.
If the Calgary Flames are to add to their roster before this year's trade deadline, it won't come at the expense of the club's future draft picks, at least according to team president Brian Burke.
The Flames are firmly entrenched in the playoff race in the crowded Western Conference, and entered Wednesday's games in third spot in the Pacific with 62 points, enough to momentarily fend off the pursuing Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings.
That said, Calgary could potentially benefit from some added offensive punch on the wing, but Burke won't sell future assets for a quick fix.
"We don't have a lot of picks - we're not picking until (the third round of the 2018 draft), so we can't use the deadline to pick up a rental player with a relatively high pick," Burke said on Sportsnet 590's Prime Time Sports on Wednesday. "We're not going into (2019) picks ... unless it's an extraordinary circumstance."
The Flames traded a first- and two second-round picks to the New York Islanders for defenseman Travis Hamonic in the offseason, and also gave up future draft selections in separate trades for Michael Stone and Mike Smith.
While the odds of bringing in an outside player are slim, Burke believes the solution to Calgary's wish list could come internally, as he mentioned winger Kris Versteeg - who hasn't played since Nov. 24 due to hip surgery - could return soon to help the club's playoff push.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin will be sidelined for three-to-four weeks after undergoing hand surgery, the team announced Wednesday.
Brodin suffered the injury in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Across 53 games this season, Brodin has recorded five goals and 10 assists. His 21:21 average ice-time ranks fourth among Minnesota blue-liners.
The Wild remain in the thick of the playoff race, holding down the final wild-card spot with 63 points. Both the Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche trail Minnesota by one point.
The NHL trade deadline is now under three weeks away, but still the league awaits its first big-name move.
One of the bigger stars on the chopping block is Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman. As a premier shooter, a deal for Hoffman could very well bring back the biggest return of any player on the Senators roster. (It's important to note general manager Pierre Dorion has gone on record saying he wants captain Erik Karlsson with the club for life, and he doesn't plan to move Derick Brassard.)
However, it appears the Senators could be wavering on whether to deal Hoffman for one main reason: he and Matt Duchene have formed great chemistry over the last few weeks, as TSN's Darren Dreger noted on Tuesday's "Insider Trading" segment.
Hoffman and Duchene have been the bright lights for a team that, despite wins in three of the last four games, looks primed for a top-10 pick in the draft. The two have combined for 11 points in their last four games and after a slow start following his arrival from the Colorado Avalanche, Duchene looks to be hitting his stride.
Over his last 14 games, Duchene has 14 points, thanks largely to his rapport with Hoffman. Meanwhile, since joining the Sens, Duchene has 20 points, 10 of which Hoffman has contributed to in some way.
There's no question the idea the duo continuing to fire on all cylinders is intriguing, but the fact of the matter is the potential benefits of a deal ahead of the trade deadline outweigh those of keeping him.
Given Hoffman's offensive potential, there is no question he will be a sought-after trade target and could command a hefty haul.
In the same "Insider Trading" segment, Bob McKenzie suggested the asking price for New York Rangers forward Rick Nash could be a first-round draft pick, a high-end prospect, and another draft pick or lesser player.
That seems like a high ask, but the Sens would likely want a similarly large return for Hoffman. While Nash certainly plays a heavier game than Hoffman, the Senators winger has been much more productive over the last two years, tallying 69 goals and 156 points in 204 games compared to Nash's 53 goals and 99 points in 180 games. That works out to a points per game average of 0.76 for Hoffman to Nash's 0.55, making the former the better fit for a club looking to add an offensive punch heading into the postseason.
A Hoffman deal also makes sense in the much-publicized case of Karlsson's next contract. As has been well documented, the two-time Norris Trophy-winner will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season and is eligible for a contract extension on July 1 of this year.
As it stands, the Senators will have just over $35 million to spend for the 2019-20 season - when Karlsson becomes a free agent - but that's with just nine players signed to contracts.
Karlsson could command a Connor McDavid-like contract in the ballpark of $12.5 million per season, or potentially higher. That would give the Senators roughly $23 million to get 10 guys signed - good luck, Dorion. So it makes sense to try and free up some money if they can, and with Hoffman on the books for another two years at $5.187 million per season, dealing him would be a way to release some cash.
It's understandable to want to keep Hoffman in the fold. The 28-year-old has a remarkable shot - one he's used to score more goals than any other Sens player over the last four seasons - and he still looks to have another gear to hit.
But with the team now locked in 29th in the overall standings, it's evident the team is in need of some retooling. With that, the Senators would be better off cashing in on Hoffman for draft picks and prospects to help jump-start their pending rebuild.
New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero would like to give his club a boost at the trade deadline, but he's only willing to give up so much.
The Devils find themselves third in the Metropolitan Division, just one point back of the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins with three games in hand. Though Shero would like to add another piece or two, he won't give up talented prospects and picks to accommodate the high prices for certain rental players.
"You're always looking to make a decent hockey deal, but if it's a rental, I don't see us getting into what those rentals might cost," Shero said, according to NHL.com's Mike Morreale. "Maybe it's a softer deal that solidifies a certain area or position, or maybe it's just another hockey deal that takes place. Whether it's team play or injuries, any GM will say that things can change. We'll keep our options open."
Shero added, "We have good depth coming up and that's something I don't want to lose and set us back."
In the meantime, the Devils will look to keep up their strong play down the stretch. They made their last playoff appearance in 2012, falling to the Los Angeles Kings in the Stanley Cup Final.
Weber took the ice with teammate Phillip Danault before practice started, but didn't take part in team drills.
No timetable has been set for Weber's return to action. The Canadiens officially shut Weber down Dec. 18. Weber played through the injury but the team ruled him out indefinitely after the ailment lingered.
Weber has notched six goals and 10 assists in 26 games this season.
Andersen left Monday's game against the Anaheim Ducks after taking a skate to the head from Corey Perry, although Babcock said postgame the goaltender was "fine."
Andersen returned to practice Tuesday without incident, but Babcock said he wouldn't make a decision about Wednesday's starter until game day.
The goaltender currently sports a 2.66 goals-against average with a .921 save percentage and four shutouts.
Joffrey Lupul is still under contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it doesn't appear he'll be suiting up anytime soon.
The 34-year-old hasn't played since February 2016 after having sports hernia surgery, and recently hinted at being effectively retired during an appearance on the "Member Guest" podcast.
"When I think about things like that, it’s easier to let go of the fact that your body is not in good shape and it’s probably not meant to play hockey anymore. But it’s very easy to just focus on the great moments … the playoff games or big goals and stuff like that. That’s one thing I find myself dealing with now that I’m not playing, and probably won’t be playing going forward," Lupul said, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
Lupul failed a second physical in October and the NHL ruled him eligible to be placed on long-term injured reserve. The veteran forward initially blamed the Maple Leafs for his first failed physical in September, but later apologized and said he hoped to eventually return.
Now, it seems unlikely Lupul will ever play again, which he's seemingly at peace with.
"When you’ve dedicated your life to something - a professional sport or music - there’s a lot of things that you’ve had to sacrifice along the way, as far as not being able to do," he said. "I (couldn’t) go on a vacation with friends. It was like you finish a season, you take two weeks off and then I’m back in the gym doing everything, which was great. I loved it. I miss it.
"I miss some of that stuff, but there’s also some interesting things that you can do outside of there. That part of it's really exciting."
The incident in question occurred midway through the second period after a stoppage in play. Burrows took exception to some physical play from Hall and jumped the 26-year-old, throwing punches and then kneeing him in the head as the two wrestled on the ice.
After the game, Hall told reporters of Burrows: "He kind of lost his mind."
The news comes after Burrows was fined $5,000 for roughing San Jose Sharks defenseman Dylan DeMelo in a game on Dec. 9.
