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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
Technically you can hand pass in the D-zone (dumb), and they use a different standard for hick sticking the puck into net vs elsewhere (dumb). But it's true that there is no other instance where kicking a puck is a violation.
The funny thing with high-sticking [the puck] is that it really doesn't seem to discourage players from doing it. I suppose we'd see even more wild swings without the rule, but it's the 'right' play to do it if the puck is heading backwards.
We only know the 4 buffoons in Toronto were unanimous...we don't actually know what the Furlatt/McCauley though.
Release the audio of the discussion!!!!
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Oops yup it was the Situation room and ultimately it came down to Campbell to make the final call. Based on watching a few videos there are different crews working throughout the year. A good portion of retired refs work a few shifts throughout the year which is where you'll get inconsistencies on calls where "feel" come into play.
They definitely need to look into what they can do keep consistency in how the game/rules are called that is all players and fans want.