When will slewfoots be called?

[canadianmagpie]

Yesterday, Ian Cole performs a perfect example (in my opinion) of a slewfoot on Brandon Sutter. In the game, he gets a minor penalty for tripping. Today, he gets a maximum fine for a "dangerous trip" by the NHL. For information, here's the rule on slew-footing from the rules:

Rule 52 – Slew-footing
52.1 Slew-footing - Slew-footing is the act of a player using his leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent’s feet from under him, or pushes an opponent’s upper body backward with an arm or elbow, and at the same time with a forward motion of his leg, knocks or kicks the opponent’s feet from under him, causing him to fall violently to the ice.

52.2 Match Penalty - Any player who is guilty of slew-footing shall be assessed a match penalty.

52.3 Fines and Suspensions - There are no specified fines or suspensions for slew-footing, however, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Commissioner at his discretion (refer to Rule 28)

I unfortunately couldn't find a video of it online, but I know there's a number of videos on youtube of other slew-foots from the NHL that were called as "trips."

I can't remember the last time I watched a game where a player was called for a slewfoot and I wonder if it's due to the penalties for slew-footing. There is no minor, double minor or even a major for slew-footing, only a match penalty. Is it because the refs don't want to kick out a player? If so, should the NHL institute a rule change where they can give a minor or double minor for slewfooting and a major if there's an injury?

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[TheMule93]

There is no minor, double minor or even a major for slew-footing, only a match penalty

57.1 Tripping – A player shall not place the stick, knee, foot, arm, hand or elbow in such a manner that causes his opponent to trip or fall.

 

[maacoshark]

Speaking of slewfoots. I remember the Crosby slewfoot on Callahan and the ref actually called Callahan for interference. And people say officiating isn't bias.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

its a very simple answer to why not called: his name is not Brad Marchand. Guarantee if Marchy had done that, it would have been.

 

[canadianmagpie]

Looking for an example on youtube, I found out that there's now a new classification. "Dangerous tripping"

But even in that, the slewfoot example at the end, you hear the referee give Marchand two minutes for tripping. Even though it's used as an example of a slewfoot.

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

"God dammit. When will slewfoots get called?"

*provides example of one being called a mere few hours before*

Sigh.

 

[BruinLVGA]

its a very simple answer to why not called: his name is not Brad Marchand. Guarantee if Marchy had done that, it would have been.

They're going to put an addendum in the rules book: "i) if the player performing the action is not named Brad Marchand, said action cannot be deemed a slewfoot, hence there's no penalty on the play".

Or at least, it feels like it.

 

[The Kessel Run]

Poor Marchand being persecuted by the league.

 

[canadianmagpie]

"God dammit. When will slewfoots get called?"

*provides example of one being called a mere few hours before*

Sigh.

He got two minutes for tripping.

 

[egelband]

Slew Footing is an awful sounding term for tripping. If it’s done at full speed, it’s very dangerous. But usually it’s just players being dicks and not really a big deal.
I think the league should be much more concerned about headshots than wet bottoms. Ideally they’d get rid of both but we all know how effective the NHL is.

 

[maacoshark]

A slewfoot is very dangerous. When a player gets his feet kicked out from behind it is almost impossible to brace yourself for the impact with the ice. Quite often the back of the players head will make contact with the ice. The player is pretty much defenseless. The league should crackdown in those types of plays.

 

[rent free]

When Marchand does it, and rightfully so.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Malkin is the "King" in this area of the game...

 

[Pengwins]

Speaking of slewfoots. I remember the Crosby slewfoot on Callahan and the ref actually called Callahan for interference. And people say officiating isn't bias.

well that was interference before the slew foot

 

[maacoshark]

well that was interference before the slew foot

Lmao

 

[Cekmate]

its a very simple answer to why not called: his name is not Brad Marchand. Guarantee if Marchy had done that, it would have been.

Boo hoo. Whoa is me.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Speaking of slewfoots. I remember the Crosby slewfoot on Callahan and the ref actually called Callahan for interference. And people say officiating isn't bias.

Callahan was interfering on that play. But obviously they should've called Crosby for the slewfoot too.

 

[Mass]

When will the unfairness ever end? Leave Marchand ALONE!!!

 

[Quiet Jack]

Ok, so what did Marchand do now?

 

[dechire]

I've also noticed that the NHL has been fining for "dangerous trips" now instead of suspending for slewfooting. Even as a Lightning fan I wouldn't have complained if Stamkos got suspended for his slewfoot not too long ago but they just fined him instead. I guess this new incarnation of the DoPS doesn't really care about slewfooting.

 

[JTmillerForA1stLOL]

its a very simple answer to why not called: his name is not Brad Marchand. Guarantee if Marchy had done that, it would have been.

If Marchand was involved it would probably also include an accidental flying elbow. A slewbow.

 

[Chimpradamus]

When the kings of slewfoots, Crosby and Malkin retire, maybe.

 

[valet]

never, it's the nhl

 

[Mayor Bee]

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[BigBadBruins7708]

When the kings of slewfoots, Crosby and Malkin retire, maybe.

you forgot Slewfoot Subban