NHL announces the next step for Travis Dermott after he violated the NHL Pride Tape ban

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott used Pride tape on his stick in a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

When asked if Dermott would be fined or otherwise disciplined, the NHL told The Athletic in a statement: 'We will review it in due course.' <\q>



According to The Athletic, the NHL's only comment on the matter was that they would review the issue in due course, while they haven't even outlined supposed discipline for breaking the new rule. An important element to this is to note the NHL never approved this potential rule change with the NHLPA, something they're required to do.

It'll be interesting to see how long it will take the NHL to review the matter and what exactly the punishment will be for players who break the rule, but it seems like they're using Dermott as a Guinea Pig.