Player Safety Fines Jordin Tootoo for Trip

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.