Leafs fined "undisclosed" amount for tampering with Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been fined an undisclosed amount after being found guily of tampering by the NHL. The undisclosed amount is rumoured to be $25,000, which to an NHL team is pocket change. As I discussed earlier, Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs can get away with murder, so this tiny fine is no surprise to anyone. Clearly, the NHL isn't taking this as seriously as they should. Tampering is a serious offense, and now the precedent has been set that a small fine will ensue any offense. Just another ridiculous call made by the NHL, one that will undoubtedly have undesired affects in the future.

Our take: Gary Bettman is a bonehead and so is Brian Burke. Enough said.