The reason why he only played 54 games was because Tom received a 20 - game suspension , the longest ever in NHL history up to that point .
The following season Tom only scored 47 points in 54 games .
The reason why Tom only played 54 games was because Tom received a 20 - game suspension , the longest ever in NHL history up to that point .
The following season Tom only scored 47 points in 54 games .