Any word on how today's Oilers' practice went?
For reference ...
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...ticle25452279/
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The National Hockey League said on Wednesday that the Oilers have been fined an undisclosed sum for holding a practice on Christmas Day. Lowe said he would pay the fine out of his own bank account.
"It's a little bit ridiculous, quite frankly," Lowe said.
The Oilers held a light skate Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., which contravenes the NHL's collective agreement, in order to give their players an extra day off before Christmas.
"It was in the best interest of putting a good product on the ice so the fans can enjoy the game. I was a player for 20 years and I knew I didn't like going into a game unprepared so I really think it's essential that we protect our players."
It is unclear, depending on whom you talk to, whether the Oilers openly defied the NHL. Lowe said the league didn't find out about the practice until after it was held and that he would have done it anyway.
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