The Department of Player Safety announced on Thursday that New Jersey Devils forward Jordin Tootoo was being fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Nashville Predators defenseman Seth Jones on Tuesday night.
The fine amount is the maximum amount allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to the CBA:
Players may be fined up to 50% of one day’s average salary without exceeding $10,000 for the first fine and $15,000 for any subsequent fines within a 12 month calendar period.
The incident took place at the 7:55 mark of Tuesday’s game, with Tootoo being given a minor tripping infraction on the play.
New Jersey's Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Nashville's Seth Jones.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 15, 2015
As an aside, the Department of Player Safety has launched a new FAQ to help fans get a better grip on what is happening with decisions that the department made. Thanks Burkie.
https://twitter.com/burkienhl/status/654703136360153093?refsrc=email&s=11
All money from fines assessed by the Department of Player Safety are distributed into the NHL Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Here is our educational video for Slew Foot / Dangerous Trips. http://t.co/hUEwl6Ggvn
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) October 15, 2015
Here’s the play:
https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/654741148502618112