Bob Mckenzie talked about the new interference changes, what should I expect?

[Orfieus]

So Bob basically said if the guy doesn't have the puck you can't hit him and I'm just wondering how the new rule has affected the game. I haven't seen it in practice but from how Bob described it I don't like it at all

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[Sens of Anarchy]

So Bob basically said if the guy doesn't have the puck you can't hit him and I'm just wondering how the new rule has affected the game. I haven't seen it in practice but from how Bob described it I don't like it at all

I agree you should be able to drill people when ever the hell you want

 

[iginlafan77]

I didn’t see whatever bob was talking about. But... how is this new? Wasn’t the definition of interference always that you couldn’t hit someone who didn’t have the puck?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Yes...that is what interference is.

 

[McFlyingV]

Yes...that is what interference is.

Then why do referees let 90% of it go uncalled?

Edit: Just realized this is the international forum. Guess we aren't talking about the NHL.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Sounds like the biggest change this will make is that they are going to be really strict on hits throw on the forecheck now.

 

[JETZZZ]

I think thats how its been in the rule book the whole time

 

[Statsy]

What the discussion is about is the hit that happens AFTER a guy moves the puck... the classic "finish your check" move. They are cutting down on the allowable time between a guy making the pass and then being eligible to be hit.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I think thats how its been in the rule book the whole time

No reading into it there is going to be a noticeable change in how they are calling hits on the forecheck....basically looks like they are saying they are removing any grace period from hitting.

 

[Theokritos]

This was announced back in May. See here:

A late hit in the new Rule 153 is defined as a bodycheck to a skater who is in a vulnerable position because of not being in control or possession of the puck anymore and will be sanctioned with a penalty. It can be a minor penalty if the opponent is aware of the impending contact. A major penalty and automatic game-misconduct penalty is assessed for a late hit against an unsuspecting opponent or a match penalty if the opponent is recklessly endangered.

An additional clause also sanctions an early hit, meaning a bodycheck before the opponent has received the puck, with an interference penalty.