GDT: G51 - VGK @ MIN - 7PM Central

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yah....on foligno

Yeah, I guess you can't really fault Deano for trying considering he's seen "precedent" on that kind of thing.

 

[NHL1674]

So that challenge was a fail that now shifted the momentum to the Knights. Fabulous!

 

[Webster]

Evason is an idiot, and Talbot isn't sharp these days.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Evason is an idiot, and Talbot isn't sharp these days.

The challenge was the right call.

 

[f7ben]

Talbot had no chance on either goal but I think he needs a few games off in a row

 

[Wild11MN]

I don't know what to think about the "failed challenge gets a PP" rule. It certainly did its job - there are significantly fewer challenges from coaches just trying to stall or throw a hail mary, it just feels extremely punishing on calls that legitimately could be 50/50. I don't really have a good alternative though.

 

[Webster]

The challenge was the right call.

Hell no, screening is actually allowed, that's all the Vegas player did. Talbot lost focus on the puck, had no idea where it was.

 

[azvgk]

I don't know what to think about the "failed challenge gets a PP" rule. It certainly did its job - there are significantly fewer challenges from coaches just trying to stall or throw a hail mary, it just feels extremely punishing on calls that legitimately could be 50/50. I don't really have a good alternative though.

This challenge was silly - it wasn't even a close or a judgment call. Janmark was pushed by Talbot and was well outside the crease.

 

[Wild11MN]

This challenge was silly - it wasn't even a close or a judgment call. Janmark was pushed by Talbot and was well outside the crease.

I agree. Except we thought the same on Foligno's goal a week or two ago and that one was actually called back.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Hell no, screening is actually allowed, that's all the Vegas player did. Talbot lost focus on the puck, had no idea where it was.

When Foligno was called for it just a game or two ago...it's the right call.
It's not Evason's fault that what goalie interference means changes from game to game and ref to ref.

 

[NHL1674]

Hell no, screening is actually allowed, that's all the Vegas player did. Talbot lost focus on the puck, had no idea where it was.

Screening isn't always allowed.

 

[Wild11MN]

When Foligno was called for it just a game or two ago...it's the right call.
It's not Evason's fault that was goalie interference means changes from game to game and ref to ref.

Bingo. That's the NHL's biggest problem, and until they have a sky-judge or Toronto making all the calls, it's unfixable.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Bingo. That's the NHL's biggest problem, and until they have a sky-judge or Toronto making all the calls, it's unfixable.

I doubt that fixes it either when it's Toronto making the calls on a challenge.

 

[f7ben]

Bjugstad with some jump and nice back check

 

[Wild11MN]

I doubt that fixes it either when it's Toronto making the calls on a challenge.

I think if you had a limited set of refs (< 5) at the HQ making all judgement calls on challenges every game, it would be a lot more consistent.

 

[Blue Ox]

Bonino could have had two.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Bonino could have had two.

He owes Fiala a point.

 

[f7ben]

Talbot needs some freaking rest

 

[Ban Hammered]

Time to yank Cam tonight.

 

[GordieGallant]

Well that’s a softie

 

[Wild11MN]

Offside?

 

[Ban Hammered]

I think if you had a limited set of refs (< 5) at the HQ making all judgement calls on challenges every game, it would be a lot more consistent.

Could be. I honestly don't know how it's done now other than that Toronto does it.

 

[Wild11MN]

What's the rule these days? Can you challenge a second time if the first fails?

Edit: Looks like unlimited challenges with the new penalty rule.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Zuccarello elevating the puck would've been pretty neat.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Offside?

Looked like it to me.