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Tocchet Learns His Fate Today
by Paul on 11/01/07 at 12:40 PM ET
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from Chuck Gormley of the Courier-Post,
Embattled Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach and former Flyer Rick Tocchet is expected to have his 20-month suspension lifted by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at a 1 p.m. news conference today in New York.
This would allow Tocchet to return to his role as assistant coach of the Coyotes.
Update 1:37pm ET: (by Alanah)
On the NHL’s teleconference today, Attorney Robert J. Cleary discussed the depth of his investigation of Rick Tocchet. He explained his findings (being released in a written report today) are consistent with the findings of the NJ Attorney General’s office, stating, “We found no evidence of betting on hockey by any NHL player or personnel.”
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman then formally announced that Tocchet will not be eligible to work again within the NHL until at least February 7, 2008—that would be a 2 year total suspension. His reinstatement requires he is (1) not involved in gambling—legal or illegal—at any time; and (2) that he is treated for gambling addiction.
Bettman stated he reserves the right to revisit the issue of Tocchet’s reinstatement in February if he feels he hasn’t complied with these conditions.
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*time of post originally 12:20pmET
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Eric Duhatschek of the G&M;weighs in…
Gary Bettman is a careful man — and as NHL commissioner, he needs to be. Every day, it seems, the league is putting out more fires, some relating to on-ice behaviour, some to off-ice activities.
The latest file in Judge Gary’s docket came up for dispensation Thursday. That would be the Rick Tocchet case, aka Operation Slapshot, which began as a New Jersey police investigation into a gambling ring that allegedly involved the Phoenix Coyotes’ assistant coach.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 11/01/07 at 02:56 PM ET
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“We respect the Commissioner’s decision and are relieved that this situation is behind us. We will welcome Rick Tocchet back on Feb. 7, 2008.” – Coyotes Managing Partner - Head Coach Wayne Gretzky.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 11/01/07 at 02:22 PM ET