NHL Launches Investigation Into Oilers for Potential Violation of Key Salary Cap Rule
Tonight a new report from several sources has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers are under investigation for a potential rule violation.
The Edmonton Oilers are still reeling from their heartbreaking Stanley Cup Finals loss.
Now, less than 24 hours later, the organization is facing serious heat for potentially breaking a crucial rule.
According to multiple sources, Gary Bettman and the NHL have opened an investigation into the Edmonton Oilers' use of the Long-Term Injured Reserve list for salary cap relief.
Edmonton Oilers Under Investigation For Potential Crucial Rule Violation
A report first brought to light has confirmed that the NHL is probing the Oilers decision to put Evander Kane on LTIR.
As a result, the Oilers will now have to provide further information to justify their decision.
The investigation likely comes off the back of comments from Kane himself who at one point during the regular season admitted to being healthy enough to play.
Even still, Kane remained on LTIR past the trade deadline and through the end of the regular season.
It remains unclear exactly what the NHL and Gary Bettman will be searching for but it is clear the league is done with teams using LTIR as a salary cap saving tool.
Over the next several days, the focus will shift to this investigation to see what kind of punishment the Oilers could potentially face.
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