Gambling probe stirs talk of policy changes for players

0 Comments | USA TODAY, February, 2006 | by Kevin Allen

Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet's arrest on charges of financing a betting operation could prompt NHL officials to discuss whether it's time to consider a tougher stance on legalized gambling by players.

"This is not something we are taking lightly," deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "Given what happened, would we revisit our policy? I would never say never."

The NHL has hired former federal prosecutor Robert Cleary to conduct an investigation, and his findings could influence the league's viewpoint on gambling.

According to today's standard contract, NHL players are only prohibited from betting on hockey but are allowed to make legal bets on other sports.

"It's important that we distinguish between legalized gambling and illegal...

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