NHL considering cameras in posts?

[hf101]

From TSN’s Darren Dreger:

 

NHL Hockey Operations is expected to meet with a group in the near future that has designed a camera system that can be installed in the posts of the nets. This system may provide a more clear view of the goal line and by design may assist the league in determining – conclusively – whether or not the puck crosses the line.

 

This meeting was planned well before Tuesday night’s game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators where midway through the third period, it appeared Ottawa’s Kyle Turris had given his team a 3-2 edge. Turris’ shot ricocheted off both of Nicklas Grossmann‘s skates and from the camera angles provided, it seemingly crossed the goal line.

 

Veteran referee Paul Devorski immediately waved off the goal and a lengthy video review was unable to warrant overturning the call on the ice.

 

 

http://youtu.be/If0dCkgeoS8

 

Had this call went the other way the result may not have been a Flyers win.  

 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

I don't see why that couldn't be done.

They already have goal cams from directly behind the goaltender, so post cams wouldn't be that much of a stretch.

 

The NHL, however, better be prepared to constantly replace those cams with as many pucks that hit the posts!  

 

Some people may be concerned that having extra cameras, and thus, extra stoppages for reviews may slow games down, but honestly, that shouldn't be a consistent problem either...really, how many times in a game does a puck that did or did not cross the line have to be looked at closely?  Not a ton. Not enough for people to worry about the game being 'slowed up'.

 

To me, it would be more important to get a call right.

I'd be in favor of it.

[jammer2]

@TropicalFruitGirl26  I agree, the fans, players and orgs all have a lot on the line, every effort should be made to get things right. Could you imagine a team missing the playoffs on one of these "inconclusive" re-plays?