i think its based on the situation if the guys on a breakaway and you throw the stick its a ps but if there is a guy near him sorta fighting him for it its normal 2 min penalty

However, a penalty shot/optional minor penalty shall be awarded to the non-offending team if done in his defending zone.

I guess I could of googled lol.

I would guess so but hard to know with the rule that seem to be up to interpretation. Engaging in play with a broken stick is a 2 and throwing stick at puck is 2 or a ps depending on the situation i think. So i would guess that since he threw stick thst was broken at the puck it couldnt have been just a 2 so they went with the ps

This post was edited by Weber on Oct 12 2019 11:04pm

best way to explain that makes sense for everyone, including the ref is spinning the nhl wheel of justicc

I hate the helmet rule. The player is put in a bad spot either way. If he stays with the play and continues to battle he risks being penalized. If that occurs he looks like a fool who does not know the rules.

If he stops to grab the helmet he may be demonized for being a pussy. Also, imagine if him retrieving his helmet ends up resulting in a scoring chance or a goal. There is no way out for the player in this situation in some cases.


I think Myers got away with it because he was so close to the battle so the refs allowed him to continue. Furthermore Philly was pressing in the offensive zone and if Myers put on his helmet a quality scoring chance would have most likely occured.


Again I just hate this rule. Way to many what if scenarios that will lead to inconsistent calls and confusion. I know the league is trying to protect itself financially but plays like this frustrate the fan base and cheapen the product because we don't have a clear answer.

Eh. It’s safety dude

Didn’t read all that, but all it takes is a few seconds you could get smoked

Safety is good until it costs your team a goal. I guess the guys should buckle up tight and not follow in Messiers footsteps of having the straps flapping in the breeze lol.

I feel for the players on this because of the vagueness of the rule. It is inevitable that someone will get the short end of the stick on this.

This post was edited by Killingyouall on Oct 13 2019 01:06pm

I’d much rather not have a player suffer brain damage if it costs a goal tho

I agree 100%.

I should of grabbed pasta dang