NHL Player Safety Makes A Joke Of Themselves After Recent Statement
During the Vancouver Canucks' game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, a peculiar play unfolded involving defender Ian Cole, initially assigned a 5-minute major penalty, later corrected to Tyler Myers.
Now, the NHL's Department of Player Safety has disclosed Myers' punishment, fining him $5,000, the maximum under the CBA, for elbowing Columbus' Sean Kuraly.
Vancouver's Tyler Myers has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for elbowing Columbus' Sean Kuraly.
While deemed the right call, the initial major penalty raised eyebrows. Acknowledging the elbowing incident, the Department of Player Safety's intervention addresses concerns over the play's severity.
Myers' fine highlights a commitment to enforcing player safety standards, signaling the league's proactive stance on such matters.
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JANVIER 28 | 301 ANSWERS NHL Player Safety Makes A Joke Of Themselves After Recent Statement Do you think they made the right call? |
Yes | 129 | 42.9 % |
No | 172 | 57.1 % |
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