It’s one factor to be a passionate fan beefing with an opposing fanbase on social media, however one other to be the manager of a crew and speaking like a moron. Douglas A. Cifu, who’s listed on the Panthers web site because the crew’s “Vice Chairman, Associate & Alternate Governor” has been suspended by the NHL indefinitely after a reply he despatched to a Maple Leafs fan went public earlier than he locked is account.
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Cifu was baited into the engagement by a Twitter consumer referred to as “Dr. Grizzo,” who has admitted he was trying to bait the Panthers govt along with his feedback — however nonetheless was surprised he acquired a response like this.
The character of Cifu’s feedback referring to Canada because the 51st state, in addition to his political feedback are what the league took exception with, saying in a press release:
“The NHL has concluded that Mr. Cifu’s X posts had been unacceptable and inappropriate. In consequence, Mr. Cifu has been suspended indefinitely from any involvement with the Membership and the NHL,” the league mentioned in a press release. “An in-person assembly can be scheduled with Mr. Cifu and the Commissioner at a date to be decided.”
The Panthers are presently locked in a really bodily 2-2 collection with the Maple Leafs as each groups attempt to transfer on to the Stanley Cup. Emotion has boiled over a number of instances between the gamers, and now apparently with the homeowners too.
At the moment the Florida Panthers haven’t issued a press release concerning Cifu’s feedback.
