Episode 212 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 05-22-2026

Episode 212 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 05-22-2026

From Hockey Free For All by Steve Styles

May 23, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 213

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Episode 212 discusses the NHL playoffs and criticizes the fines imposed on John Tortarella and the actions of Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Hello hockey fans out there, episode 212 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived to get you caught up on the NHL playoff as well as all other types of activity going on in the NHL #1. The NHL has clearly overreached with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. #2. The NHL clearly gone too far with the amount of fine they handed down to Las Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach John Tortarella. Excessive is an understatement! #3. I have absolutely no issue of any kind with what John Totrtarella did at all in any way. #4. The fine to John Tortarella was out of line and excessive by itself, but the additional taking of a 2nd round 2026 draft selection from the Las Vegas Golden Knights should result in the calling for Commissioner Gary Bettman’s resignation. #5. The NHL owners led by the owner of the Las Vegas Golden Knights Bill Foley should call for a no confidence vote, to remove and replace Commissioner Gary Bettman’s. #7. It’s apparently been clearly forgotten in all leagues, not just the NHL that League personnel inclusive of all executive management and the commissioner, all work for the owners, Club Owners do not work for the leagues are its commissioners. #8. Owners vote for and…

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