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Originally Posted by Yrebmi
I get that, but I really don't like referees getting even more influence on the outcome of a game. I prefer calls clear cut as much as possible and judging whether a players reaction is acting or legitimate is so subjective especially without the benefit of replays.
It comes down to:
Fines would target individual players.
Harsher penalties would target teams.
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The teams should absolutely be the target when diving occurs. Slapping the player on the wrist behind closed doors as the NHL's current strategy is ######ed, imo.
Plus, when you watch a hockey game, the refs calls are a hell of a lot more subjective than you think. If you counted up all the infractions based on the rule book during a game, there'd likely be 30-40 penalties a game.
What you're seeing is just the infractions the refs feel go over their own subjective threshold for calling a penalty, and I believe diving should become a bigger part of their subjective game calls.