BREAKING: NHL Player Safety Announces a 'Joke' of a Punishment

The NHL Player Safety Committee has sparked confusion and debate with its decision to levy only a fine against Max Domi for his slash on Mark Stone during Game 3 of the Western Conference Final.

Domi, a forward for the Dallas Stars, has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Critics argue that the punishment fails to match the gravity of Domi's action. This was a very weak one:

This controversial ruling has raised questions about the NHL's disciplinary process and its consistency in addressing player safety concerns. Remember when Draisaitl was two-handed slashed in the Vegas series? That only resulted in a one game suspension.

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