US EditionFlorida Panthers executive Doug Cifu 'indefinitely' suspended after X posts about Canada, Gaza
- On May 12, 2025, the National Hockey League imposed an indefinite suspension on Doug Cifu, the Florida Panthers’ vice chairman, due to inappropriate remarks he made on his X social media account following a playoff game in Florida.
- The suspension came after Cifu engaged in a social media exchange sparked by a Toronto fan comparing Panthers' hits to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the playoffs.
- Cifu responded to a Toronto fan with a derogatory comment referencing the term "51st state," a phrase associated with Donald Trump’s characterization of Canada, before deleting his posts and having his account suspended.
- The NHL stated Cifu's posts were "unacceptable and inappropriate," and Cifu apologized, saying his behavior did not reflect Panthers or owner Viola family standards and pledged to amend his actions.
- Cifu's suspension prevents all involvement with the Panthers and NHL, reflecting the league's stance on politically charged conduct and setting a precedent for future executive behavior.
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‘Regrettable’ pro-Israel tweets land Florida hockey exec in penalty box
An NHL team executive’s heated online exchange with a pro-Palestinian hockey fan has earned him a brisk forecheck from the league’s commissioner. Doug Cifu, a minority owner of the Florida Panthers and the team’s vice chairman, has been suspended indefinitely pending a meeting with Commissioner Gary Bettman after tweeting “eat s— 51st state antisemite loser” to a Canadian fan that compared the Panthers’ aggressive play to Israel’s war tactics. “…
Florida Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media
The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Doug Cifu from any involvement with the team or the league, doing so in response to inappropriate posts on Cifu's now-shuttered social media account.
Florida Panthers executive Doug Cifu 'indefinitely' suspended after X posts about Canada, Gaza
The National Hockey League suspended "indefinitely" Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu from all league activities and team involvement after "inappropriate" social media posts to a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
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