Two Chicago Blackhawks stars reportedly under investigation by the NHL
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Ryan Hall
November 16, 2024 (2:35 PM)
32 Thoughts podcaster and Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that several NHL contracts may be under investigation due to tampering which has led the microscope two Blackhawks Tyler bertuzzi and captain Nick Foligno.
The story began just before the opening of unrestricted free agency on July 1st. It was revealed by Bertuzzi that he had little or no interest in signing with the Blackhawks until his friend Nick Foligno who played with Bertuzzi in Boston called him and convinced him to come to the Windy City.
Many feel throughout the NHL that this was a form of tampering as players are not allowed to speak to any other players until they are released from their contracts. Friedman explained that the NHL is now cracking down on these incidents and could likely see an investigation in two Bertuzzi, Foligno and potentially the Toronto Maple Leafs.
"The tampering warning was interesting. As a player, I'd see it as a necessary evil if you're not going to have the free agency dating period. If I'm going to be deciding what's best for my family and career, I'd rather stealthily make it with some preparation as opposed to a flood of information and take-it-or-leave-it offers on July 1.
What it says to me is the league is looking to punish someone who is overly blatant or not careful (and let's face it, many teams are just as guilty as the agents). But, the league doesn't need a complaint to act. When Toronto signed John Tavares, it was investigated - and cleared - without the Islanders asking."
- Elliotte Friedman It remains to be seen on what will happen if any happens towards both players. But with warnings like this it's certain that players will not be phoning their friends prior to the bargaining window being closed. It's likely players could face heavy fines along with their agents.
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Do you think Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno should face consequences for tampering? |
Yes | 24 | 13.3 % |
No | 156 | 86.7 % |
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