Overview

• Doug Cifu, the Florida Panthers vice chairman and minority owner, was suspended indefinitely by the NHL for 'unacceptable and inappropriate' social media posts.
• The suspension follows Cifu's inflammatory exchange with a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, during which he made pro-Israel comments and referred to Canada as the '51st state.'
• Cifu's X account was deactivated after the posts, which included offensive language and references to geopolitical conflicts.
• An in-person meeting between Cifu and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will determine the duration and terms of his suspension.
• Cifu has apologized for his remarks, stating they do not reflect the values of the Panthers organization or its ownership.