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The NHL introduced on Wednesday that it has fined the Toronto Maple Leafs’ group $100,000 for touring to St. Louis on Dec. 26, 2022 for his or her recreation towards the St. Louis Blues. The journey violated Article 16.5 (b) of the league’s collective bargaining settlement between the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.
The cash from the nice goes in the direction of the NHL Foundation.
Under the CBA, workforce actions aren’t permitted from Dec. 23-26 throughout vacation break. According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs flew to St. Louis at 10:08 p.m. ET on Dec. 26 and touched down round 11 p.m. CT.
The Philadelphia Flyers dedicated the same CBA violation again in 2015.
The Maple Leafs confronted the Blues on Tuesday — a recreation they received 5-4 in extra time win thanks a game-winning objective from William Nylander.
In addition, the NHL additionally introduced that Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe was fined $25,000 for “demeaning conduct directed on the officers” throughout Tuesday’s contest.
“Watching Zach Aston-Reese getting sewn up on the desk after the sport is slightly arduous to take. But we’re proud of the 2 factors,” Keefe stated after the 5-4 extra time victory.
Keefe may very well be seen screaming on the officers from behind the bench after Blues star Jordan Kyrou tied the sport at 4-4 within the third interval. He additionally was visibly upset throughout the extra time interval relating to the officiating.
