Forward from the Rangers Vs Oilers game last month was just disciplined by the NHL Player Safety
The NHL has made the shocking decision to issue a $2,000 fine to a forward from the Edmonton Oilers for diving. This being the second time he had done this.
The NHL fined Oilers forward
Jeff Skinner $2,000 for the embellishment during the game against the New York Rangers on November 23rd.
The NHL has issued a $2,000 fine to #oilers forward Jeff Skinner for embellishment. That means he's been cited for two diving offences: A warning for an Oct. 22 game against Carolina and the fine for a Nov. 23 game against the N.Y. Rangers.
Definitely a shocking decision, as the NHL is sending a clear message to player who like to dive and gain an unfair advantage.
However, it's not the most expensive fine these players will have to pay but it simply makes a statement to everyone in the NHL, that the league is also watching and is ready to put an end to embellishment.
"Any player who blatantly dives, embellishes a fall or a reaction, or who feigns an injury shall be penalized with a minor penalty under this rule" the NHL states.
While it might seem surprising to see a fine, the NHL does have a system for these types of incidents.
It might seem surprising to see a fine for such a silly incident, the National Hockey League does have a system for these types of things.
Definitely great to the NHL trying to put an end to embellishment, and by handing out fines and penalizing players.
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