The kicking rule is the dumbest, and one of the most subjective, in the game. Get rid of it already. I have never seen a player kick the puck in a manner that was dangerous to other players. Never.
If you are worried about dangerous kicks, make a rule that kicking your skate in a dangerous manner is a major penalty (regardless of where the puck is).
But this rule about kicking vs deflecting is beyond ridiculous. And the video reviews are confusing, boring, and game-changing.
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