The NHL says referee Tim Peel will no longer work games now or in the future after an official in Tuesday’s game between the Predators and Red Wings appeared to be caught on a hot mic suggesting he was looking to call a penalty against Nashville.
“Nothing is more important than ensuring the integrity of our game,” said Colin Campbell, the NHL’s senior executive vice-president of hockey operations, in a press release Wednesday.
“Tim Peel’s conduct is in direct contradiction to the adherence to that cornerstone principle that we demand of our officials and that our fans, players, coaches and all those associated with our game expect and deserve. There is no justification for his comments, no matter the context or his intention, and the National Hockey League will take any and all steps necessary to protect the integrity our game.”
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