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Thornton Has Some Choice Words About Officiating
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I hope he's got his wallet handy. I'm sure he'll be fined for his remarks.
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I hope not. It's too bad if players can't express themselves honestly off the ice without getting reprimanded. The reffing has become rather inconsistent in the NHL, it seems. Something needs to be done about it. It may just be long term adjusting to the two ref system.
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They've had to double the size of the officiating pool to run the two ref system, so you're going to get some guys who are not as good as the older guys who've been around. Then you've got to get more young linesmen to take the place of the ones who've been promoted. It's going to take a couple of years.
It will also affect all levels of hockey as guys get promoted from one league to another.
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I think the reffing is no up to what it was five years ago. You are seeing too many penalties ignored. I think that it isn't the calls that are made that is the problem, but the calls that can get the guys hurt that are just let go.
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I don't think it's a low blow at all. What happens when a player doesn't perform? They lose their job or go to the minors. What happens when a ref doesn't perform? Face it, being a ref in the NHL is pretty much a forever thing. Until they hang up the skates, they're in the striped shirts with the pretty orange armbands.
I'm not saying there aren't refs in good shape who work hard. The point is, you can work your ass off and still not perform well.
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After all the complaints about consistency they've received, there's been no improvement. In fact, it could be argued it's got worse. There's been no effort on the part of the refs to improve their consistency and the quality of their calls. They're content because no matter what they do, their jobs aren't in jeopardy.
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The NHL is the only pro sports league (the "big" 4) that fines (yes $$$$) their officials when they have made obvious mistakes? Every game is reviewed by the league and if they don't like somethig - wham!!! So maybe their jobs aren't in jeopardy, but their wallets and post-season assignments, which are also based on league and coaches assessments, are. That's a pretty good incentive to do a good job.
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