The NHL has suspended Doug Cifu, minority owner and vice chairman of the Florida Panthers, due to inappropriate social media posts during a heated Twitter exchange. Cifu engaged with a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, initially discussing playoff games, before the conversation shifted to sensitive geopolitical issues. His controversial comments prompted a swift response from the NHL, which stated that Cifu's actions were unacceptable. He is barred from team or league involvement pending further discussions with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Cifu's account was made private and later deactivated following the incident.
The NHL concluded that Mr Cifu's X posts were unacceptable and inappropriate, resulting in his suspension from any involvement with the team or league.
Cifu's exchange began about sports but escalated to geopolitical commentary, with his remarks being deemed unacceptable by the NHL.
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