roy_133 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 4 hours ago, BigTed3 said: Good point by Stephane Auger... you used to be allowed to hook everyone all the time, so guys wouldn't hit the goalies with as much speed. Now that there's less clutch and grab, guys go steaming into goalies. NHL needs to do something about this. You don't want to put hooking back into the game, so the solution is penalizing players more severely for hitting goalies. Hyman gives a forearm shiver to Price's head and he should be tossed for hit to the head, just like a hit to any other player's head. It's a tough spot for everyone, DMen included, so many DMen push guys right into their own goalie because it's happening so fast and you have to defend or you'll get killed for allowed the guy to burn around you so easily. Guys feel that push or hit and use it as an excuse to clock goalies. Tougher penalties is a start, for sure but the speed of the game is problematic in a few ways and that's one. It's especially sensitive for us, seeing as we have the best goalie in the world and teams specifically game plan to make his life difficult. Gets worse the bigger the game is. You're right that allowing hooking to inch back isn't the answer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs1952 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 14 hours ago, HabsRuleForever said: I need a little assistance. I'll get my blowtorch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Nothing like a nice quiet Sunday at home. Phone has been dead silent as expected. Gotta love Leaf fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 7 hours ago, habs1952 said: I'll get my blowtorch. Thanks man. Now, can you drive me to the hospital? My sled is in the garage and the dogs are behind the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs1952 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 46 minutes ago, HabsRuleForever said: Thanks man. Now, can you drive me to the hospital? My sled is in the garage and the dogs are behind the house. Don't be cheap, call a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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