The NHL takes betting on the sport very seriously. Just earlier this season, Senators forward Shane Pinto was suspended 41 games for violating the league's gambling policy. Now one Islanders player could potentially be facing the same consequences.
Matthew Barzal is arguably the most important player on the New York Islanders. He was also the team's representative at the All-Star game this year. While he was at the event, he reportedly engaged in some betting, an activity that is highly scrutinized by the NHL. TSN reporter Mark Masters was first to report this news, although he did so in a nonchalant manner.
At this point, it seems as though Barzal has gotten away with it. Given that the All-Star game was several days ago now, it would seem as though no disciplinary action will be coming for the Islanders forward. Hopefully, the NHL will address this issue and give some kind of reasoning for the lack of punishment. Given the way they have handled past betting cases, it would seem only fair.
