Gary Bettman and the NHL Confirm Massive Punishment for the Dallas Stars After Breaking League Rules
The NHL has levied a fine against the Dallas Stars for their decision to hold an optional practice on Dec. 26, which is a holiday for players according to their CBA.
It took a few days, but the NHL has finally announced its decision after investigating the Dallas Stars for a potential breach of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and players.
The decision to hold an optional practice on Dec 26, which is deemed a holiday in the CBA, has cost the team $100,000 by way of a fine.
The fine money goes to the NHL Foundation."
Article 16.5(b) of the NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement is pretty clear on what is considered a holiday over the Christmas Break and what isn't allowed to take place.
In December of 2022, the Toronto Maple Leafs were fined $100k for breaching the same clause in the CBA by having the team travel on the day after Christmas.
The Dallas Stars have not stated who was responsible for making the decision and whether it was a simply oversight or a blatant attempt to break the collective bargaining agreement's rules.
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