https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid2766911

Based on my argument here, I don't think that this is a case of tampering at all and at worst is a case of an illegal signing due to the GM tasks rule (which to be completely honest, I wasn't fully aware of before and I've heard hasn't been followed to the letter in the past). In that case, the only suitable consequences would be either to not let Alex sign with ANA or docking pay/cap space from ANA. HO states that one of their primary goals is apparently player retention, so I don't see how allowing Alex not to sign with ANA (when that's the only reason he's active) would be conducive to obtaining that objective. Some kind of pay/cap penalty then would be the most appropriate if there is to be some kind of sanction.

This is my somewhat qualified opinion and is subject to change at any time without notice.