The new rule (no handling the puck) should be written much better - because when the player gets shoved down on the puck and "gloves it" to himself, that's a lot different from "I fell down ad the puck is near me, I'm going to glove it around to my teammate."
Nashville's not quite in a defensive shell, but they're making sure they've got 3 guys back whenever possible. We're going to have to spread the defense and use our speed to get the puck around and create space near the net.
- Chip McCleary
I agree with you but i don't agree with you. What if a player just "happens" to get tripped and fall on a puck in the crease? I think the players have been well informed of the rule, and leaving no room for judgement, allows the players to adjust accordingly. However, they really need to be consistent on Interference calls..that call on Polak was brutal.
