The NHL has revealed that consequences may be on the way for clubs who have engaged in tampering recently.Gary Bettman and Bill Daly were the first to report were the first to report they have become aware of what’s transpired since July 1st during the offseason “Tampering”.
Could the New York Rangers, and Chris Kreider find themselves guilty of tampering themselves?
Well, the Rangers have been public about the fact that GM Chris Drury is currently shopping veterans like Jacob Trouba, and Chris Kreider.
Kreider recently stated in the news, that he was suffering from issues related to a back injury. Usually, a big no-no when it comes time to try and trade players, as the NHL conceals injuries using language like “Upper-body-injury” or “Lower-body-injury” for the player’s protection typically.
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman this weekend discussed what could happen to clubs involved in tampering with free agents.
On Saturday, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke down just how bad things could get for teams or players caught breaking the rules moving forward.
“They warned about not only players but team’s employees like coaches and managers and other people who worked in the front office,” said Friedman on Hockey Night in Canada.
And this could be the start of the fallout from July 1st according to Friedman.
“They didn’t like how July 1st went,” said Friedman.
It was only four days ago that Kreider went into detail with the what’s what of his back issues with the New York Post’s Mollie Walker.
The 33-year-old, however, wished to set the record straight before his second straight scratch.
«Back spasms,» Kreider said after an optional morning skate, before the Rangers’ 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday night. «Back locked up on me – sacrum. Few games back it was lumbar [spine, the lower back made up of five or six vertebrae that support most of the body’s weight and allow for movement] and then during training camp it was thoracic [the chest, or the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen].
«Very independent, annoying things. So we’re working on it. Done a couple things to remedy it so it doesn’t happen anymore.»
There’s no telling how chilling the after-effects this could be on teams in the league who are found culpable of tampering.
And could Kreider, and the Rangers find themselves a target? They haven’t released the language yet, but Kreider’s comments could affect a team’s interest in the 30-goal scorer.
Here are the penalties involved with a charge of tampering:
Teams:
A fine of up to $5 million.
Termination of any contracts signed.
Forfeiture of draft picks.
Awarding draft picks and/or cash to the “offended” club.
Individuals:
A fine of up to $1 million.
Suspension or expulsion from the NHL
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