Tampering Allegations Surface Regarding Kirill Kaprizov: New York Rangers To Face Serious Repercussions?
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, has just openly stated that there is some speculation of some tampering surrounding Kirll Kaprizov, after he had just recently declined a recorded-breaking contract offer.
Just earlier this month, Kirill Kaprizov had reportedly turned down a recorded-breaking contract worth $128 million from his current organization, the Minnesota Wild.
Sources say #mnwild superstar Kirill Kaprizov's camp turned down an extension offer believed to be 8-years, $128 million in a meeting on Tuesday in Minnesota that would have made him the highest-paid player in #NHL history in both AAV ($16 million) and total dollars.
But now, Friedman believes that that could be a result of tampering. Which leaves the New York Rangers as one of many organizations as a potential target considering all the reports linking Kirill Kaprizov to the Rangers.
Elliotte Friedman Reveals His Suspicion Of Possible Tampering Surrounding Kirill Kaprizov
On Sportsnet's THE FAN Hockey Show on Wednesday, September 24, Elliotte Friedman reported that he believes there has been some tampering from a few NHL teams and that's the reason why Kaprizov denied this deal.
«I do believe there has been tampering going on. I'll never be able to prove it, but I believe it.» Elliotte Friedman stated
Again this leaves the Rangers as one of the few suspects if this is truly the case, and if so the New York Rangers could face some serious repercussions from the league. Such as hefty fines and even draft penalties.
From @FriedgeHNIC on HNIC: Possible penalties for breaking NHL tampering regulations.
Dep. Commissioner Bill Daly reminded GMs of these penalties, saying he was "uncomfortable" with reports about teams agreeing to contracts with FAs before free agency officially opened.
Dep. Commissioner Bill Daly reminded GMs of these penalties, saying he was "uncomfortable" with reports about teams agreeing to contracts with FAs before free agency officially opened.
Something the New York Rangers were warned about last season.
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