Spring 2018 GM Meeting

[LadyStanley]

Goalie interference expected to be a hot topic at NHL GM meetings - Sportsnet.ca

Coming up this week.


Haven't seen other points to be discussed.

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[LadyStanley]

IR discussion could have significant roster implications

 

[tony d]

Hoping we see a change to the goalie interference ruling; Specifically more consistency in what is goalie interference.

 

[cheswick]

Just scrap the entire coaches challenge. Having it looked at provides no less controversy than before for interference, and the offside needlessly takes away goals based on the letter of the law rather than the spirit.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[LadyStanley]

NHLN NHL Now mentioning that only a small # (~6) of the 170 challenges there are not easily decided. 51 challenges resulted in overturn of on ice call.

 

[MNNumbers]

What's the IR issue?

 

[cheswick]

What's the IR issue?

Soshnikov had a 5 game conditioning stint with the Leafs farm team and then was recalled by the leafs to IR. Which some found fishy. Also there is some holdover from a previous GM meeting in regard to Lupel and Hossa being placed on LTIR which many questioned as not legitimate, and they didn’t get a chance to discuss in a previous meeting.

 

[LadyStanley]

They also didn't have their breakout meetings on Monday, so scheduled agenda may be changed further to get it all in.

 

[LadyStanley]

So how long until NHLPA responds? Positively or not?

 

[cbcwpg]

Can see no problem from the NHLPA with Toronto making all the calls.... but will the NHL Officials Association go along?

They might see it as giving up something that they are currently responsible for.. something in their job description OR maybe they will be happy to have that decision taken from them.

 

[Roadrage]

That Soshnikov being recalled from conditioning stint directly to IR is very fishy but apparently legal. Guy plays 5 pro games and seemed to be one of the best players for the team for those games, gets recalled and the Leafs deem him not physically ready? And he was not injured during that last game with the Marlies prior to recall. Defeats the purpose of conditioning stint.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sportsnet and CP/wire articles on GM meetings.

NHL GM meetings meant to find common ground on goalie interference - Sportsnet.ca
Preview

NHL GMs discuss goalie interference rule on first day of meetings - Sportsnet.ca
Day 1 recap

Goaltender interference discussion heating up at NHL GM meetings - Sportsnet.ca
Goalie interference/day 1

NHL GMs choose not to change offside rule - Sportsnet.ca
No change to offside rule
NHL wants situation room to have final say on goalie interference - Sportsnet.ca
NHL wants Situation Room to rule on goalie interference

GM Meetings, Day 2: goalie interference, offsides and taxes - Sportsnet.ca
General recap including:

The NHL has been in touch with U.S. Congress about a new tax law that could see its American-based teams forced to pay capital gains taxes if they trade an asset for something more valuable.

So, in the air, for now.

 

[joepeps]

The NHL wont do anything. They are slow to change, refuse to change and when they do change, they are so behind the times and make the most stupidest changes. It's a bunch of 60-90 year olds with backwards thinking mentality that will never grow the game.

 

[LadyStanley]

<Insert Jeopardy theme>

Haven't seen anything from NHLOA

 

[MNNumbers]

Very surprised that there is no change to the Off side challenge rule. It would be very easy to approach like this:

Offside review: Bench must choose to have the play reviewed within 10 seconds of the "Goal" call, BEFORE any in house replay is shown. (This basically means that the offside has to be so bad that it was obvious from the bench in real time. This is actually what EVERY coach's challenge should be like.)

2nd part: A reviewed offside will only disallow the goal in situations where the defending team never obtained possession of the puck between the offside and the goal being scored.

Place those 2 things in the rule, and it's a great rule. Without them, it's a travesty, really. Benches watching replays to see if there was a chance someone lifted their skate too early. And, the potential of this scenario:
Minnesota enters the Arizona zone, and play is rule on-side.
Minnesota loses the puck
Arizona scores on the ensuing rush.
Minnesota challenges that their own zone entry AT THE OTHER END was offside.
Replay shows that, by a miniscule margin, Koivu WAS offside.
Therefore, Arizona's goal is disallowed.
This scenario should NEVER happen.

 

[NorthCoast]

GM Meetings, Day 2: goalie interference, offsides and taxes - Sportsnet.ca
General recap including:

The NHL has been in touch with U.S. Congress about a new tax law that could see its American-based teams forced to pay capital gains taxes if they trade an asset for something more valuable

"Wait, you're telling me that if I move the team to the US I can trade away valuable players for picks, claim a capital loss, and reduce my taxes....maybe these billboards are onto something"

- Eugene Melnyk

 

[cbcwpg]

RE: The tax law....

Who is going to be the judge as to what part of a trade has more or less value?

IE: I trade Ovi for Crosby ( an example... not trying to start a debate as to who is better ) . Do the Caps have to pay the capital gains tax or do the Pens?

 

[superdeluxe]

Its been talked about by Bettman a few times, but Daly has told GM's that Seattle will get Vegas Expansion rules.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sounds like retired ref in TO situation room to review goalie interference.

On offside, perhaps change rule to be onside as soon as puck touches blueline, not completely over

 

[LadyStanley]

Still a few hurdles

 

[BattleBorn]

Heard this morning that the GMs passed on making any moves on Offside. "Everyone should know the rule by now" was the quote, I believe.

 

[cheswick]

Very surprised that there is no change to the Off side challenge rule. It would be very easy to approach like this:

Offside review: Bench must choose to have the play reviewed within 10 seconds of the "Goal" call, BEFORE any in house replay is shown. (This basically means that the offside has to be so bad that it was obvious from the bench in real time. This is actually what EVERY coach's challenge should be like.)

2nd part: A reviewed offside will only disallow the goal in situations where the defending team never obtained possession of the puck between the offside and the goal being scored.

Place those 2 things in the rule, and it's a great rule. Without them, it's a travesty, really. Benches watching replays to see if there was a chance someone lifted their skate too early. And, the potential of this scenario:
Minnesota enters the Arizona zone, and play is rule on-side.
Minnesota loses the puck
Arizona scores on the ensuing rush.
Minnesota challenges that their own zone entry AT THE OTHER END was offside.
Replay shows that, by a miniscule margin, Koivu WAS offside.
Therefore, Arizona's goal is disallowed.
This scenario should NEVER happen.

It will never happen cause that’s not how the rule works. You can only challenge the zone entry immediately prior to the goal being scored.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sounds

 

[LadyStanley]

Watching Wednesday's NHL Now. One more interesting point is that if there are expansion drafts (including beyond Seattle) the rules are the same as for Vegas.

Gives GMs knowledge of what they have to/can protect/expose.