Huge Penalties For NHL Quarantine Violation

Players often receive suspensions and fines for dirty hits and unsportsmanlike conduct. They may now face extremely harsh penalties for violating the conditions of the cohort quarantine! You're not going to believe this!


According to NHL policy, team failure to comply with the protocols in place in the bubble could lead to significant penalties, and potentially the loss of draft picks. Players may be forced to forfeit up to 50% of their annual salary, according to uncorroborated reports. The loss of a draft picks(s) could also prove detrimental to some teams.

#NHL policy says team failure to comply with the protocols in place in the bubble “could lead to significant financial penalties, and potentially the loss of draft picks.”

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 6, 2020