Paul Stewart: Devolution of an NHL Suspension

Correct me if i'm wrong, and this may not apply to professional levels, but aren't referees and officials hired as a "sub-contractor"? Basically, they are not paid by the NHL directly, but the NHL pays a referee group to supply the referees.

I feel like the suspension department would be more consistant if this same group was hired by the NHL to review such cases and give a suspension fitting for that crime.

Possibly then, the NHL Department of Player Safety can add an additional game or two on for repeat offenders if desired.

Just an idea!!!

It's almost hard to believe that the NHL has some of the absolute best, most objective subject-matter-expert resources at their disposal yet they seem more interested in cutting off their noses to spite their collective face. From the periphery it seems like a power struggle / urination contest. It's a complete joke that the NHL executives continues to foster a contentious relationship with the on-ice officials.

Colin- it's been almost 30 years since you've played, and more than 15 years since you coached. Let it go, man. Let it go.