Lombardi statement, on fine

Dean Lombardi, through the Kings, put out the following statement this afternoon after he was fined $50,000 by the NHL for his public criticism of league VP Mike Murphy on LAKings.com last night…

LOMBARDI: “I spoke to the commissioner today and he made it very clear to me that my actions last night were inappropriate and detrimental to the game. There is no question that his assessment is correct and the punishment fits the crime. Just as important, I apologized to Mike Murphy this morning and I sincerely appreciate his willingness to accept my apology. Like the team must learn from its mistakes, the GM has to learn from his mistakes as well.”

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