AJgoal Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Forgive me if this was posted before, the article is a month old: To ‘attack’ embellishment, NHL wants to ‘bring alive’ old ruleJason BroughJun 11, 2014, 5:20 PM EDT NEW YORK — The NHL would like to “bring alive again” a rule that’s already in the rulebook, with some slight alterations, in an attempt to reduce the amount of embellishing in the game. The league’s director of hockey operations, Colin Campbell, shared the plan today in a New York hotel after the general managers had finished meeting prior to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. “We have a process in place that we approached the GMs with, and we also asked the players’ association to consider,” said Campbell. “There’s a rule in the rulebook already that we haven’t used for the last few years that we’d like to bring alive again, for lack of a better term, but without the game suspension and just a series of fines, a warning the first time, and a series of fines after that if the same player embellishes. It would be by video review from our office. “There’s also an element that we would probably add a fine to the coach/organization after so many embellishments to a team. And it’s something the players’ association are going back and asking their people, and something we have to run by the board. But it got a lot of traction, a lot of support from the managers that embellishment is going too far in our league and we have to attack it again.” Campbell added: “It’s not about taking a player out of the game. It’s about making everyone aware that this player does embellish. And more than that, it’s about the players that don’t embellish that ask the question, ‘Should I start embellishing now because I’m on an uneven playing field here.’” Let's hope it's not just talk. Glad to see that they're going to do video review, and not just rely on the call needing to be made on the ice. I still think suspensions should be on the table, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) I am all for it. The flopping, falling, and injury feigning in other leagues is downright embarrassing, and I dont' want that nonsense to find a permanent home in the NHL. So put away your flippers, oxygen tanks, body suits, wet caps, and harpoons boys.....if things go well, diving will be outlawed and punishment will be swift! Edited July 10, 2014 by TropicalFruitGirl26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I think they SHOULD suspend players with multiple infractions. Player A gets nailed 3, 4, 5 times for embellishing. It's a total of, say 25K, in fines. 2 of those embellishments lead to PP goals which cause his team to win a game. That's a bargain, in my book. Now, he gets suspended after the X time he gets penalized, that's negatively affecting the entire team. A MUCH bigger deterrent, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 sid the kid and the sedin sisters are here by put on notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 @Irishjim Add Carcillo and half of the NYR to the list..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The only problem with enforcing this 'embellishment' thing, especially in regards to falling, is that poor Scott Hartnell will be penalized RELENTLESSLY because the officials will keep thinking he falls down on purpose! And he will go bankrupt with fines from the league too! No one will care that THAT IS HOW HE PLAYS! He just....falls.....can't help it....he is trying NOT to...but, well, he and gravity, simply don't get along.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Outstanding, this is LOOOOOONG overdue, video replay ala hitting infractions is the only way to enforce. And agree with DGG, start suspending guys for this garbage, it makes the game look like a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well Mike smith might as well go ahead and retire right now and get it over with, same with Ryan Clowe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Didn't Clowe retire and move to NJ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Outstanding, this is LOOOOOONG overdue, video replay ala hitting infractions is the only way to enforce. And agree with DGG, start suspending guys for this garbage, it makes the game look like a jokemakes it look like world cup soccer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B21 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 The only problem with enforcing this 'embellishment' thing, especially in regards to falling, is that poor Scott Hartnell will be penalized RELENTLESSLY because the officials will keep thinking he falls down on purpose! And he will go bankrupt with fines from the league too! No one will care that THAT IS HOW HE PLAYS! He just....falls.....can't help it....he is trying NOT to...but, well, he and gravity, simply don't get along.... You didn't know? It wasn't an apple that fell onto Sir Isaac Newton's head. It was Hartnell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 of all Sharks, Couture is the one to watch take a dive. Almost embarassing sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 'BOUT TIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 It might help to not call the phantom penalty along with the embellishment. Why does this have to be rocket science? How bout only call the embellishment penalty when it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillygrump Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sometimes the NHL is such a stupid league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Speaking of Phantoms... Philly will have a LOT of chances to test out some of that youth if they enforce the suspensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Speaking of Phantoms... Philly will have a LOT of chances to test out some of that youth if they enforce the suspensions. You have two of the most notorious divers in the league with Malkin and Kris "head flail" Letang......do you really want to go there? Please note, I did not mention he does no wrong........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 It might help to not call the phantom penalty along with the embellishment. Why does this have to be rocket science? How bout only call the embellishment penalty when it happens.I agree with the idea Grump, but it really is tough to tell at the time what's a phantom head snap and what's not, especially where stick contact misses by an inch. That's why I think the idea of video review at the league office is the only way to stop this. And make it a suspension for the first offense, none of this warnings and fines crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarsippius Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Speaking of Phantoms... Philly will have a LOT of chances to test out some of that youth if they enforce the suspensions. Aw cmon man, Briere and Hartnell are both gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I agree with the idea Grump, but it really is tough to tell at the time what's a phantom head snap and what's not, especially where stick contact misses by an inch. That's why I think the idea of video review at the league office is the only way to stop this. And make it a suspension for the first offense, none of this warnings and fines crap.I wish they would allow the refs to look up at the big screen and make a quick call on the matter if approached. If the coach has issue with a call a ref made based on watching the big screen from only 1 angle, he can demand it goes up for review in Toronto, but if he is wrong, he also gets a delay of game penalty That would make coaches grill their players on if they dived or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDevil Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Isn't the maximum fine they can give a player $5,000? Does anybody really think that's going to stop players from diving? They need to hit players where it really counts, and that's being able to play. Fine them the first time as a warning and then start handing down game misconducts and suspensions. Enough with the slap on the wrist BS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yes, please... let's make hockey the furthest thing from soccer that is humanly possible. Real men don't roll around and fake to win....that is for *******. Multiple offenses would basically be tantamount to a public shaming.....LMAO!! This is GREAT!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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