@Jabs_13 Call on the ice was a good goal. Need conclusive evidence to determine otherwise. Admittedly the call on the ice was suspect as no official seemed to have a sightline.
@CatsandCanes@caseyskater I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with the call. Just pointing out that the given clip/post doesn't evaluate the play accurately to what is specified in the rules.
@Canesszn1 A: He must have โcontrolโ, not just โpossessionโ (as defined by NHL rulebook).
B: He must have control PRIOR to both skates crossing the leading edge of the blue line regardless of where the puck is. This picture shows a bit after he crossed.
@LordsOfTheRinks Ironically Brandt Clarke, who isnโt exactly known for his skating speed, I believe has the highest top speed out of all Kings D this season (and itโs not that high).
Obviously nitpicked but itโs still funny.
@jtbourne The NHL defines โpossessionโ and โcontrolโ differently in the rulebook. In addition, both are required PRIOR to Staal crossing the leading edge of the blue line with both skates.
@IAbide@Sabremetrix Thatโs what it says in the rulebook. Why does it exist? Likely for player safety for incidents that may occur following the missed stoppage.
@KesSmith01 @TonyDACN Actually it was โcontrolโ that was the issue. They deemed he had possession but not control. Both are required BEFORE the player crosses the blue line.
@FrostGiant44@EmptyNettersPod@FriedgeHNIC Theyโre saying he had possession but didnโt have โcontrolโ. Iโm looking through the rulebook right now to see if they define either.