NHL passes discipline calls to Player Safety dept.

NHL passes discipline calls to Player Safety dept.

The NHL Department of Player Safety will now determine supplemental discipline for players who violate all league rules rather than just those who commit physical infractions.

Major update to the NHL's Department of Player Safety

NHL fans have long been critical of the NHL's Department of Player Safety (DoPS) and, in particular, of DoPS head George Parros. Well, buckle up hockey fans because Parros and his department just earned themselves a lot more power.According to a report from ESPN insider Greg Wyshynski, the DoPS will now rule on fines and suspensions who violate any league rule, not just on-ice infractions.This, of course, now explains why Toronto Maple Leafs for…