I think all reffing is a management of a multi billion dollar enterprise. We know refs manage the "atmosphere", so why should we ignore franchise struggles, parity, franchises that paid relocation fees, franchises that endoured being in the Western conference for so long, and other aspects of the game.
With today's technology I cant see why we need people on the ice making judgement calls. It's obviously to create an emotion and control, but have a person or union take the blame.
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