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Looking Ahead At The NHL
by Paul on 06/13/09 at 04:01 PM ET
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from Jeff Z. Klein and Stu Hackel of the New York Times,
Because most N.H.L. teams try to copy the formula of the Stanley Cup champions, the Penguins’ victory could signal a continued movement from the defense-oriented tactics that dominated the N.H.L. after the Devils won the Cup in 1995.And yet a curious shift in the officiating during the finals loosened the zero-tolerance posture on obstruction penalties that referees had used for the last four seasons. Infractions like hooking, holding, tripping and interference were staples of the dead-puck era, among the tactics used to restrain skill and shift the game’s delicate balance in favor of defenses.
In the six games of last season’s finals, 30 obstruction penalties were called. Through six games this year, only 16 had been called. Four more were called in Game 7, for a total of 20.
The players and coaches had no problem with the officiating. It will be interesting to see if this slackening of rigorous enforcement signals a new standard for next season.
more on the Penguins, Wings and the NHL overall…
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After a $10,000 fine for mouthing off about the officiating by Quenville as a reminder that you are not allowed to question the officiating I think it might be a stretch to say they had no problem with it. They just weren’t allowed to complain.
I myself think that the reduced number of calls for
will always be an advantage to the lesser skilled team. In this case from what I saw the inconsistency between the regular season and this year’s playoffs allowed the Ducks and the Penguins to take the wings to seven games.
The Penguins won (PROPS TO THEM), that is true, but it is more because they outlasted the Wings. I truly believe, with equal desire/commitment and with competent, consistent, officiating the Wings at 100% are better than the Penguins at 100%. I also think the Penguins, while not at 100%, were healthier than the Wings and they wanted it more. That is a winning combination in any game.
As far as officiating I don’t think it matters as long as it is the same for the playoffs as it is for the regular season. Teams will always be able to adjust to any rules as long as they are consistently enforced.
Posted by 13datsyukfan13 from Mid Michigan on 06/13/09 at 09:36 PM ET