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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
The NHL needs to start actively recruiting and developing referee and linesmen talent if they desire any normalcy in their rules. Don't just hope a good one makes it through the grueling system and works his way up, go out and find former players and teach them have to referee. Plenty of good smart hockey talent out there. If money is an issue pay them more. Attract talent, our game is falling apart due to how poorly called it is.
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Even the CFL is collaborating with the NFL in the offseason to have their officials work together in hopes of improving the quality of officiating. IMO any sport is only as good as its weakest link and right now the NHL's weakest link is officiating. The league needs to invest more into training and development as money spent there will help build and improve the overall product which should always been their main priority. Fans of this sport are getting pretty jaded.