Gary Bettman and Bill Daly have had enough of NHL GM's tampering, and now they have outlined exactly how much Brad Treliving and others could be fined. The NHL is beefing up its tampering fight, and it's going to get serious about punishing rule-breakers, such as Leafs GM Brad Treliving if he tries any funny business. Treliving was recently involved in the Tyler Bertuzzi case, as <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/maple-leafs-tampering-case-now-under-investigation-by-gary-bettman-bill-daly-and-the-nhl' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>the league investigated how quick he was to leave Toronto and ink a deal with Chicago</a>. Last week, the league sent out a memo with strict penalties for violations. It likely was a response to the spate of signings that occurred right when free agency opened on July 1. For years, there has been speculation from fans that <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/tyler-bertuzzi-and-the-blackhawks-among-other-teams-investigated-for-tampering-during-free-agency' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>players and agents find ways around tampering rules</a>, as many of the major deals seem to fall into place the moment free agency begins. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound/status/1809292499850006619'> </a></blockquote></div> But the NHL's latest warning suggests those days could be over. Insider Elliotte Friedman shared details of the potential penalties, and they're no joke. For Teams: - Fines up to $5 million. - Contract terminations. - Loss of draft picks. - Compensation in draft picks or cash to the affected team. For Individuals: - Fines up to $1 million. - Suspension or expulsion from the NHL. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1863047843256074389'> </a></blockquote></div> The memo basically served as a warning: cross the line, and there will be severe punishment. It would appear the league is ready to make an example of someone if the rules are breached. With that kind of warning, it's hard to imagine anyone trying their luck. The NHL has drawn a line in the sand: tampering won't be tolerated anymore.