Quinn Hughes 5 min major for hit on Josh Norris

[mphmiles]

General thoughts:

-The refs called the play as it is defined in the rule book: board; blood; automatic ejection
-It’s a stupid rule, but I’m also someone who has practically begged NHL refs to call games based on the rule book with consistency. (They don’t do that)
-That type of hit happens dozens of times per game. Norris just fell awkwardly and it ended badly.
-There’s SO many boarding penalties that are worse than this one that are only minors. A concussion is way worse than a cut.

TL;DR: The referees made the correct call based on a rule that needs a nuanced update.

 

[Three On Zero]

Now you’re getting it step 3 takes precedence over anything on a boarding call. Refs got it right by the rule book.

Step 2 you made up , if minor regardless of injury.


41.2 cannot be applied here

41.5 is the play, the refs had no choice. If you want the rule changed, say so, but that’s the rule.
The 5 and game with a facial injury was called by the book.

Cheers we’re done, your struggling with the rule book.

Than explain why some high sticks still get called a minor instead of a double minor when players are cut. Oh wait, you can’t.

The refs have a large gray area where they leave it to interpretation and do not follow the rule book. The issue here is that for this major you probably are another 5 calls that only result in a 2 minute minor.


TLDR; yes, the refs do have a choice on the call