The NHL is looking into a potential violation of the collective bargaining agreement by the Dallas Stars for holding an optional practice during the league’s holiday break.
Stars coach Pete DeBoer told reporters Friday morning, in advance of that night’s game against the Minnesota Wild, “I was at the rink yesterday. We had an optional, and of course the young guys all show up for the optional like, you know, they’re supposed to do.”
He even elaborated by naming the young players he saw at the rink.
According to Article 16.5 (b) of the CBA, “December 24, Christmas Day, and December 26 shall be off-days for all purposes, including travel, and no Club may request a Player’s consent to practice on such days for any…