Every fan base that's lost to Tampa has been complaining like a little bitch this playoffs so I guess they want to shut them up.
I think it comes down to the optics. How long have people being questioning the validity of the Kucherov injury? Everyone knows he could play before the playoffs... But was held out. I have no problem with that. That's savy and crafty. But the NHL isn't interested in execs earning their paycheque by being smart.