Changes are coming to nhls goaltender interference. Honestly they need to change the rule book so that would be goalie interference regardless of whether or not its a goal. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie interference process changed the leagues gms want goalie interference to be determined by the situation room in toronto. The intention, particularly on goaltender interference, is did you miss something. Crossbars, and diving into the blue paint on goaltender interference. Brodeur is clearly annoyed and tries to get him out of his way by some. Nhl clarifies confusion about goaltender interference rule. Not the players, the goalies, the coaches or the gms or even, seemingly, the referees. As a fanbase, we need clarity on goaltender interference because it seems like the nhl is reading from a rulebook that we cant see. Nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference rule.
Add doug weight to the evergrowing list of those seeking some semblance of clarity on what is and what is not goalie interference. The problem of goalie interference now is that the nhl isnt consistent in deciding on what actually is interference. If fans are confused about what constitutes goaltender interference in the nhl, well so are the players. This includes the following actions which shall be penalized under this rule. There isnt yet a singular face to the nhls goalie interference quandary as al riveron became in the nfls seeminglyneverending quest to determine a catch. Its not as frustrating when the right call is made, but when its pretty clear what the call should be, and that call is ignored, it gets infuriating.
Goaltender interference calls to be decided by nhls. Rule change approved regarding goaltender interference. If a goal is scored as a result of a player obstructing the goaltender, the goal will be disallowed and a minor penalty assessed at the referees discretion. Inconsistency is the real problem with goalie interference. Some players say what counts as interference in one game might not be the same in the next. Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl. Goaltender interference physically impeding or checking the goaltender. If the goaltender is outside the crease, the crease becomes fair play until he reenters the crease. Know how the goalie interference calls are going this year, i doubt they thought up of a plan. Nhl gms vote to not alter offside rule, but want goalie. Providing a protective screen and limiting the opportunity for an opposing player to apply pressure to a teammate in possession and control of the puck. Goaltender interference has become the nhls most controversial rule of late, and teams frustration with it seemed to reach a boiling point when edmonton oilers goaltender cam talbot sounded.
Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl rulebook. The two gaping holes in the nhls new goalie interference. The goaltender usually plays in or near the area in front of the net called the goal crease often referred to simply as the crease or the net. Nhl players pan delay of game, goalie interference national sports. In all such cases, whether or not a goal is scored, the offensive player will receive a minor penalty for goalkeeper interference. The refs likely ruled that the nj player was just occupying ice that he was entitled to at that point in time as the contact occurred with the goaltender outside of the area and may have been partially initiated by the goalie not knowing someone was behind him. Interference on the goalkeeper this rule is based on the premise that an attacking players position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself, determine whether a goal should be allowed or disallowed. I think the consensus of the meeting was really more we need to give a refresher and were going to send a memo to the officials. Its not just about where you make the save when it comes to positioning. There is a very long explanation of the interference penalty in the nhl rulebook. Rangers lemieux faces player safety hearing for donskoi hit. Nhl approves rule change regarding goaltender interference. Canadian hockey referees case bookrule combination, 2001, pg. Vexing rule will be a hot topic at nhl gm meetings.
In other words, goals scored while attacking players are standing in the crease may, in appropriate circumstances be allowed. Unfortunately, the nhls goalie interference call has now reached the same level of mystical confusion. On friday, flyers goalie cam talbot tweeted his dissatisfaction with how the rule was applied in the maple leafs 21 win over the boston bruins. After disallowed goal, capitals frustrated by goaltender. Nhl goalie interference challenges could see change by. The issue of players in the crease has been a huge topic in the nhl over the past. Nhl players pan delay of game, goalie interference news. Sean avery screens martin brodeur the avery rule youtube. But for nick holden, it was a day to find out he would be staying put for. On saturday, brian dumoulins wouldbe goal didnt survive the ground despite. Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl players if fans are confused about what constitutes goaltender interference in the nhl, well so are the players.
What the heck is goaltender interference in the nhl, anyway. From the official nhl rule book rule 69 interference on the goalkeeper. Delay of game, goalie interference rules draw ire of nhl players. Keep your eyes on sean avery and martin brodeur on the right. No goal may be scored with an attacking player in the goal crease unless the puck has preceded the player s into the goal crease or the goalkeeper is out of. The referee must assess the team a player a minor penalty for interference.
The most common interference with a goaltender occurs when the goalie comes out of his crease in order to cut down the angle and give the shooter less net to look at or score on. Goalie interference rule needs revisiting sports illustrated. Visually impeding the goaltenders view of the play with the body, called screening, is legal. Interference on the goalkeeper this rule is based on the premise that an attacking players position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself.
Nhl players confused over leagues goaltender interference. When the goalie ventures from the net the attacking players pounce on the opportunity to get in the goalies face and try to distract the goalie from his number one. After disallowed goal, capitals frustrated by goaltender interference calls alex ovechkin beats maple leafs goalie james reimer in the third period, but the goal was disallowed after a coachs. The overriding rationale of this rule is that a goalkeeper should have the ability to move freely within his goal crease without being hindered. Goaltender interference decision tree based on the nhl. A goalkeeper shall be assessed a minor penalty when he deliberately holds the puck in any manner which, in the opinion of the referee, causes an unnecessary. Tampa challenges for goaltender interference goal is. Three players, or 10% of those in the survey, said the inconsistency was their leastfavorite part of the nhl rule book. For the record, the nhl defines goaltender interference as all cases in which an attacking player initiates intentional or deliberate contact with a goalkeeper, whether or not the goalkeeper is. Learn about interference and goaltender interference hockey penalties in this free hockey rules video from a ho. Team a shoots the puck from behind the center red line so as to constitute possible icing. Goaltenders tend to stay at or beyond the top of the crease to cut down on. Youre expected to stop pucks that can be traveling 100mph.
In order to determine if the play was goalie interference, we should look in the official nhl rule book to determine the appropriate definition. No changes are being made to the standard under which goaltender interference is judged, the nhl said in a release last, when the rules tweak was first conceived by. The goaltender interference rule was introduced in the 19911992 nhl season and is based on the idea that the attacking players position shouldnt automatically determine whether a goal is allowed or not. In ice hockey, the goaltender or goalie is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their teams net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. Doug weight wants clarity on goaltender interference rule.
Goaltender interference rule remains a mystery to nhl. Referred to as rule 69 in the official rulebook, goalie interference has nine. The rules and procedures behind the goalie interferencenet off. New yorktoronto the national hockey leagues board of governors has approved changes to rule 78. According to the league, there are only two situations where goaltender interference should result in a disallowed goal. But here we are looking at goalie interference in the iihf official rule. This action is considered to be preventing an opponent from retrieving his stick. Goaltender interference calls to be decided by nhls situation room gary bettman talks with the media about adding a retired official to help with coachs challenges and hockey operations. The new york islanders suffered a tough loss to the new york rangers on tuesday as goalie interference and the.