New rule change for this season allows for the backup goalie to get a warm up if he has to come into the game.Did Helly get much of a warmup? Guessing its similar for both goalies.
When a goalkeeper is removed from the game for mandatory medical evaluation/injury, the replacement goalkeeper may be afforded a brief warm-up.
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The key to all that is refs judgement. Refs don’t like the Jets , so no warmup for you.New rule change for this season allows for the backup goalie to get a warm up if he has to come into the game.
Backup Goaltender Warm-Ups After Injury (Rules 5.3/8.2)
Previously, backup goaltenders had to come in cold. Now they’ll get a “brief warm-up” with no specific time provided, so it looks like it’ll be up to the refs’ judgment. A good move to help avoid further injuries — especially when the guy is coming in to replace someone already injured.
Definitely a breakdown there.WTF was Fleury doing there?