On Friday, it was first reported by FloridaHockeyNow.com that former Chicago Blackhawks and former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon was under investigation by the NHL for using racially insensitive language while representing the Panthers in the Toronto bubble during the team's two-week stay in conjunction with this summer's NHL postseason tournament.
Florida was eliminated from the postseason after losing to the New York Islanders in four games during the qualifying round.
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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Friday.