The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

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  • SabreEleven
    Registered User
    • Aug 2002
    • 39563
    #1

    The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

    the play when a offensive player is going for the puck and is about 5 feet from (hasn't touched it yet) and they are getting body checked by the defensman. Is this not a penalty? Now it is getting where the offensive player has to iniated the hit to keep from getting hit off his feet....This hit shouldn't occur until after one of the touches the puck...
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  • BlackMetalNinja
    I'm not Jewish, I'm just in it for the hats.
    • May 2005
    • 31525
    #2
    Re: The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

    Originally posted by SabreEleven
    the play when a offensive player is going for the puck and is about 5 feet from (hasn't touched it yet) and they are getting body checked by the defensman. Is this not a penalty? Now it is getting where the offensive player has to iniated the hit to keep from getting hit off his feet....This hit shouldn't occur until after one of the touches the puck...
    I believe that was called once during the game last night wasn't it? It's a new rule that is supposed to be a point of emphasis this season.

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    • Nighthawk
      Getting old waiting for a championship in Buffalo!
      • Jul 2002
      • 15437
      #3
      Re: The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

      It's not a new rule...it is a very old rule that just isn't enforced. BMN, you might be confusing it with the new rule regarding icing which it is now a penalty if you try to check the defenseman going back to touch it up for icing.

      As far as SabresEleven's point is concerned, I entirely agree. This is why the NHL will never be more than a side sport and never get national attention like it should. Obstruction kills the speed in the sport and kills scoring. The NHL is one of the worst operated leagues and they just don't seem to get it.

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      • BlackMetalNinja
        I'm not Jewish, I'm just in it for the hats.
        • May 2005
        • 31525
        #4
        Re: The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

        Originally posted by Nighthawk
        It's not a new rule...it is a very old rule that just isn't enforced. BMN, you might be confusing it with the new rule regarding icing which it is now a penalty if you try to check the defenseman going back to touch it up for icing.

        As far as SabresEleven's point is concerned, I entirely agree. This is why the NHL will never be more than a side sport and never get national attention like it should. Obstruction kills the speed in the sport and kills scoring. The NHL is one of the worst operated leagues and they just don't seem to get it.
        Ahh yes, you are correct, that is what I was thinking of.

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        • Nighthawk
          Getting old waiting for a championship in Buffalo!
          • Jul 2002
          • 15437
          #5
          Re: The play that is bugging me in the NHL is.........

          Originally posted by BlackMetalNinja
          Ahh yes, you are correct, that is what I was thinking of.

          And it is a good rule...it's way too dangerous to allow an offensive player to take a run at a defenseman who is looking down for the puck.

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