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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Hand. Don't think I've seen a stick knocked from a player's hand called a penalty in the NHL before. But grabbing an opponent's stick with both of your hands should be a penalty every time.
Wasn't suggesting you were calling them a superpower but it is worth observing that in terms of results, they are very close to a large pack of teams. I'm not complaining, I'll happily take their spot in the standings.
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I've definitely seen stick lift penalties when the stick flies. No debate on Lindholm's holding at all.
As I said in other topic I don't want the stick lift called, but when it gets in the hands it's usually called ... I'd prefer players hold on to their sticks.
The Kings and Oilers are .600 teams, if Calgary sags they could close the gap, but that would take a pretty good sag - especially LA as they've played three more games.
Edmonton and LA at a .650 clip would finish at 99 points, the Flames would need 10 points in 15 games to get to the same point or a 5-10-0 record. That's not close at all.