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| New Season, New Rules, New Refs! | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:24:56 | |
Getting ready for the upcoming 2024-25 National Hockey League season with a review of the rule changes, including a big one that will allow Coach's Challenges for puck-over-glass delay of game penalties, along with Ryan Getzlaf joining former teammate George Parros in the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Todd and Josh look back at the retiring officials, the promotions, and the two new hires joining the NHL officiating ranks: Alex Lepkowski and Liam Maaskant. The latest stripes both spent time playing in the OHL and USports, suiting up with the Acadia Axemen for four seasons before moving to officiating. Who better to weigh in on the NHL's latest officials than the man who coached them? Acadia University men's hockey coach Darren Burns joins us to learn about the league's latest additions, including what they were like on and off the ice. ------------------- Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Wants To Be A Ref? | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:22:31 | |
Recently retired NHL referee Kevin Pollock picks up a new gig as the Ontario Hockey Association’s Director of Officiating, summer camps are underway including the NHL’s second trip to Europe for a Summer Officiating Combine and the upcoming NHL Officiating Exposure Combine in Buffalo. NHL stripes are keeping busy with their own camps and charitable ventures, like linesman Steve Barton’s charity golf tournament. The AHL hands out some more hardware with Shaun Davis picking up the Michael Condon Award while the ECHL hands out some more assignments as the league moves to have 50% of games officiated by a two-referee system for 2024-25. Rule changes in Canada as Hockey Canada mandates full face protection for Under-18 players and western Canadian leagues adopt the WHL rulebook. Speaking of safety, Todd and Josh look back at some of the last helmetless officials, including Mick McGeough and - of course - Kerry Fraser. ------------------- Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tangled Up in Blue Paint | 04 May 2024 | 00:29:22 | |
It's all about the blue paint as Nashville Predators’ Michael McCarron gets fined for goaltender interference after running over Casey DeSmith of the Vancouver Canucks, and two Tampa Bay Lightning goals get wiped out due to goaltender interference. Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich is in the blue when he catches the puck… but his glove goes over the line. Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand gets taken out by linesman Andrew Smith… then shoves linesman Ryan Daisy while heading off on a line change. Rangers’ Rempe takes out Caps’ Van Riemsdyk and a pair of penalties get overturned after referee review at Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars – Todd and Josh break down why the refs couldn’t assess a double-minor of Alex Pietrangelo for roughing after he drew blood from Tyler Seguin. We’ve got a Nashville Predators goal off the skate of Filip Forsberg that was ruled not to be a ‘distinct kicking motion’, and the Colorado Avalanche ending up shorthanded after some inconclusive video evidence on an offside challenge against the Winnipeg Jets. Should the NHL remove the penalty when a review is inconclusive? Plus, the role of NHL Series Supervisors and how they factor into each playoff series. PLUS: Did you know that the official color blue for an NHL goal crease is PANTONE 298? (If you're playing along at home, that's #51BAE8 or 81,186,232) Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spicy Pork and Broccoli in OT | 06 May 2022 | 00:24:24 | |
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way, with suspensions, fines, penalties, fights, and an extra helping of spicy pork and broccoli in overtime. Todd and Josh look at a rough start to Bolts/Leafs, intent to injure, Pasta runs Raanta, penalty reviews, and a puck that was nearly over the line - along with some hits that definitely were. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Burn the Rulebook, the Playoffs are Coming | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:24:07 | |
Can you challenge? That depends on who you ask... Wrapping up the regular season, picking playoff refs, broken crossbars, missing the boat on mic'd up refs, Lomberg's instigator gets him suspended, inadequate explanations, ref injuries - including a scary situation at the IIHF U18 World Championship, and officiating travel woes. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Two Sticks, No Bucket | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:28:00 | |
The Habs have had some interesting rule run-ins around helmets (or lack thereof) and sticks (specifically, too many). We also dig into Ritchie's slash, boarding by Cizikas, a stick toss from Trotz, penalty reviews, and a look back on Beagle vs. Terry and the trend of teams reacting to all hits -- even clean ones. Plus, Malkin's up next for DOPS... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Penalties for the Record Books | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:25:10 | |
We've got a new penalty record to enter in to the NHL's record books! Todd and Josh also cover one NHL referee's debut, one whose AMA was cancelled, and another who battled through an on-ice injury. Changing up penalty reviews and suspension lengths, catching pucks over the line, and rewriting some rules... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Matthews Suspended, Morton Retires | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:22:42 | |
Watch your stick, Auston Matthews! Two games for #34. Referee Dean Morton retires as others are sidelined with long-term injuries, women officials coming to the NHL, Anna Wiegand hangs up her whistle, handing over ref numbers, and discussing the rule - and consistency - of goaltender interference reviews at Habs/Stars. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Late Calls, Tough Calls | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:23:00 | |
Two apparent penalties, two non-calls, two games decided as a result of those plays. We look at Oilers/Caps and Coyotes/Leafs and how calling - or not calling - penalties impacts the game, plus refs' names behind the benches, a double-shot of coach's challenges, Landeskog's comments on officiating, and a Hornqvist goal that went under the net. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Kicking, Bunting, and Diving | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:22:07 | |
Wait - what sport is this? Leafs' Bunting fined for diving, Habs' Gallagher goes for an extra point with a kick attempt, a sticky situation for Blue Jackets' Peeke, harsh words from Sens' Watson, a Coach's Challenge duel, Bolts' Cooper gets tossed after a showdown with 'Wild Wild Wes' McCauley... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Imminent Scoring Chances and Costly Words | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:22:49 | |
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words cost $25,000 - at least for NHL head coaches. Player Safety also hit the wallets of Buffalo's Dylan Cozens and Calgary's Adam Ruzicka, and handed out a two-game ban to Ottawa's Austin Watson. We've got a no-goal at Oilers/Ducks, no discipline for Borowiecki, a thrown stick, a displaced net, and one more NHL ref with a hot mic! Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!
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| Rising to the Level of Supplemental Discipline | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
Look out! Pucks and sticks injuring refs, Spurgeon's hit to Dvorak's head, Dillon blasts Blueger, Dell throws an elbow on Batherson, there are legal checks to the head, and now boarding: Brendan Lemieux. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS! The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Don't Get Pissy! | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:21:32 | |
A bunch of battles this week: Greenway vs. Kuemper in the crease, Draisatil vs. Matheson on the mic, Orlov's knee vs. Ehlers's knee, Drouin's stick vs. Seguin's head, Hathaway vs. Marchand, Danault's dangerous trip vs. a slewfoot, and Motte misses out on awarded goal. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS! The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Everything is Happening | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:23:16 | |
Trevor Moore of the Los Angeles Kings gets only two minutes for a low hit on the Edmonton Oilers' Vincent Desharnais, and the New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin sees a major penalty call rescinded after his hit on Washington Capitals' forward T.J. Oshie. Also on the latest #RefsPodcast, we've got two too-many-men penalties -- one at Rangers vs. Caps for six men, and one at Panthers vs. Lightning where Tampa was caught with seven skaters on the ice. We also review the review of the Winnipeg Jets' red-line goal against the Colorado Avalanche that required a second look, a penalized slash by Tyler Bertuzzi on Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand that should get a second look for embellishment, and the rules around stopping play when a goaltender has lost his mask, as New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin did against the Carolina Hurricanes. Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Give 'Em Head Butts! | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:23:34 | |
Give 'em head butts... and suspensions! Player Safety hands out one game to Habs' Wideman, three for Isles' Johnson. Hagelin's own goal, kicking motions, and coaching fines. Todd and Josh also break down the double review on the overtime game-winner at Habs/Hawks and controversial too many men penalty at Preds/Avs. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS! The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Challenging the Unchallengeable | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:25:23 | |
Todd and Josh check out some Coach's Challenges on Blues goaltender interference and an interesting rule interpretation on a delayed penalty that may have set a precedent. Player Safety starts 2022 with a suspension as Bennett sits, but Smith doesn't; Boston's Steen scores a memorable goal that holds up after review; Gallant avoids a fine for challenging refs. Plus referee Wes McCauley gets back on the mic. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| 'No Goal' Gallagher and Emergency Back-Up Refs | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:22:01 | |
Breaking down the no goal call on Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher vs. Tampa, WJC suspensions, Olympics changes, Bolts' Katchouk called for passing stick, emergency back-up refs, and players filling in as officials -- how can we make this happen? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| The Airing of Grievances | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:24:32 | |
Let the Airing of Grievances commence! Four games for Connolly, none for Lauzon; Todd and Josh break down the hits. No call on Eriksson Ek's injury, Lizotte's abuse of officials, Binnington gets called for flipping his lid, and an OT GWG where the puck never went in. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Goal, No Goal, No Wait... Goal. | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:21:59 | |
It's a goal. No it's not. Yes it is, only... too late. Reviewing the review at Rangers/Sabres, ref injuries, Spezza paroled, offside rules, water bottle shenanigans, and more Coach's Challenges. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| The Knights Who Say 'Knee' | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:24:14 | |
Ni! Or is it Knee!? Flashbacks of Monty Python this week as it's all about the knee! Spezza and Pionk suspended, Cole picks up a fine, Barone makes his AHL debut, Hawks score on no whistle, Trouba hits hard, and Foligno leaves the bench to fight... or does he? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Is it a Team Issue or Just an Isolated Idiot? | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:24:02 | |
Unsportsmanlike penalties for complaining; DOPS cashing checks after fines to Morrissey, Zaitsev, and Domi; Hartman and Labanc called out for slewfooting; faceoff penalties; stick tape... and what exactly is a 'good' goal? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Katie Guay: The AHL's First Female Referee | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:22:28 | |
This week, AHL referee Katie Guay stops by to talk about making her American Hockey League debut as the league's first female referee, breaking new ground for women in hockey, her NCAA/IIHF career, and the future for female officials in the NHL. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Look Ma, No Glove! | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:26:19 | |
Friendly-fire high stick reviews, Sergachev hits, Paquette sits, Duhaime doesn't, MacKinnon scraps, Subban trips dangerously... again, no whistle on Demko's lost glove, and what exactly IS the maximum fine from Player Safety? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| This Is Getting Expensive... | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:25:40 | |
The fines continue to pile up from Player Safety. Todd and Josh discuss the differences between a slew-foot and a 'dangerous trip', a quick whistle no-goal, stickwork from the bench and on the ice, and a goal-line tech fix. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| The Tortured Officials Department | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:27:03 | |
We hereby conduct this week's Scouting the Refs Podcast... The playoff officials working the next fortnight's games are out! Referee Mike Sullivan is... ready for it as he makes his NHL debut; Kevin Shattenkirk is guilty as sin for stickwork from the bench; refs would've, should've, could've called a penalty for Habs' Slafkovsky's stick flip, Flyers fans need to calm down when referee Kelly Sutherland thought 'don't blame me' after he waved off a goal when he lost sight of the puck, the Islanders' Kyle Palmieri is like 'look what you made me do' after a Rangers player pushes him offside, the Pittsburgh Penguins are wondering how did it end after two disallowed goals for interference, the Red Wings' Joe Veleno is fresh out the slammer after only two minutes for a dangerous boarding, Washington's Nick Jensen goes down bad after a hit from Tampa's Mikey Eyssimont, and Ottawa's Shane Pinto hits different - with no call - on the Rangers' Matt Rempe -- who, at 6'7", is definitely not the smallest man who ever lived. Tampa Nikita Kucherov is like 'who's afraid of little old me' after he did something bad with an elbow to the Caps' Tom Wilson, and I think he knows it. (Sorry, nothing this week about Taylor Hall, the Swift Current Broncos, or Florida!!!) Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.
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| Head Butts, Parros Speaks, Officials Shortage | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:26:03 | |
George Parros speaks! Player Safety pulls back the curtain a bit on recent rulings, plus head butts, empty net challenges, Faksa and Thornton fined, an injured linesman, and an ongoing shortage of amateur officials. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Boarding, Spearing, and Kicking It Old School | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:25:23 | |
Landeskog boards, Friedman spears, Larkin sucker-punches. Women officiating in the AHL, on-ice communication, and Todd and Josh debate kicked-in goals and whether the NHL should expand what's allowed on the ice... and what exactly is a 'distinct kicking motion'? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Refs on TV, Gibbons Injured, Stricter Suspensions | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:23:58 | |
Hey, look out! Linesman Ryan Gibbons injured, Dave Jackson on ESPN, Flames' Coleman suspended, and more this week. Todd and Josh talk Subban vs. Reaves, slewfooting, ref jersey sponsors, and a new way to make suspensions more impactful. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Preseason Player Safety, Koho on TNT, Peel Speaks Out | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:26:29 | |
NHL Player Safety takes on some preseason infractions, Koho joins TNT, Tim Peel speaks out, female officials, crosscheck video released, racism in the Ukraine, and possible ref sponsorship opportunities. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| The Five Stages of NHL Rule Crackdowns | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:22:57 | |
The NHL's crackdown on cross-checks is coming. Todd and Josh discuss how players - and fans - deal with rule changes. Also, getting ready for the season, reminding everyone that refs are people too, and Wes McCauley: from official to officiant. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Cup Final, Consistency, Bettman and McDavid on Refs | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:24:47 | |
Officiating thoughts from Bettman and McDavid, Stanley Cup Final refs, McCauley's missing, Weber's fine, Sergachev's hit, icing recalls, and are broadcast refs coming? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Count to Five... | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:26:07 | |
This week: counting! Just don't go past five. Too many men on the ice, too many men in the crease, how to stop defensemen from checking players into their own goalies, hockey refs heading upstairs, playoff penalty standards, more NHL reviews, and who makes the call? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Cheap Shots, Expensive Fines | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:23:32 | |
Aw, nuts! That stick works is gonna cost you! This week, KHL referee awards, goaltender interference, NHL refs on broadcasts, Mark Scheifele's suspension, fines for the Bruins' Cassidy and Ritchie, spearing vs. slashing, and more. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Overtime in the Penalty Box | 04 Jun 2021 | 00:26:37 | |
Bruins/Isles get some extended time in the penalty box, Rantanen writes a letter, quick faceoffs, high cross-checks, and Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele delivers an illegal hit that could end his postseason. Plus, are fines and suspensions really a deterrent? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| It Wasn't Me! | 28 May 2021 | 00:23:05 | |
Plenty of criticism of playoff officiating this week - including one case where the refs convicted the wrong guy, along withretired refs speaking out. Todd and Josh also talk fines for stickwork, the rare clipping infraction, Kadri's appeal, goaltender interference, and revisiting Player Safety. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| You Pucked Up! | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:21:25 | |
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby calls out a linesman, referee Steve Kozari is injured in a collision with Tampa Bay Lightning’s Haydn Fleury, two new NHL referees make their league debuts as Graedy Hamilton and Stephen Hiff take the ice, with two more waiting for their starts. We’ve got a goal line stand at Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes, where a shot from the Canes’ Martin Necas just baaaaaarely crossed the goal line… or did it? And why can’t we be sure?! The rulebook fails the refs as they review a high stick on Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson leaves the penalty box – with the officials’ headset, and Edmonton Oilers’ winger Evander Kane is fined $5000 for slashing Calgary’s Dryden Hunt after a goal. Also, do any NHL officials live in Utah? Asking for a friend. Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.
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| Spinning the Wheel and Filling the Boxes | 21 May 2021 | 00:27:08 | |
Playoff refs, spinning the wheel with Player Safety on postseason suspensions to Bennett and Kadri, the dreaded POGDOG, closing your hand on the puck, the instigator penalty, and karate chops on ice. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job.
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| Dangerous Trips, Intent to Injure, Delayed Penalty Goals | 14 May 2021 | 00:25:46 | |
Busy week for Player Safety, doling out two suspensions and $16k in fines. We'll hit on those, plus retirements, ref 'staches, intent to injure, minimum suspensions, and the perfect solution to goals scored on a delayed penalty. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Wilson Gonna Wilson | 07 May 2021 | 00:31:04 | |
Mr. Wilson, you've done it again. Todd and Josh talk Wilson vs. Panarin, the penalty call, Player Safety's response, the Rangers' retaliation -- and a very expensive statement. Plus, some additional DOPS action and refs returning to TV?! Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Diving! Boarding! Instigating! Oh my! | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:24:00 | |
Welcome to the Worlds! The IIHF U18s get under way, plus the NHL brings us diving, fines, a few collisions between refs vs. players, revisiting the instigator, and Martin vs. Chara 2! Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Wait... Who Called The Penalty? | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:24:05 | |
Racking up games, Tom Wilson returns, two for kneeing, linesmen calling penalties, instigators, injuries -- to officials and players -- and more on this week's Scouting the Refs podcast with Todd and Josh. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Legal Hits to the Head, Distinct Kicking Motions | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:24:31 | |
A goal on a distinct kicking motion? Yes, this one was legal. A hit with head contact? Yes, this one was legal. Todd and Josh cover those, along with Domi racking up PIMs, Crosby's legal stick grab, a goal everyone missed, and refs providing tech support. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| The Return of the Headshot | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:25:53 | |
Headshots are back this week on the Scouting the Refs podcast, with some high hits coming at you. Also, more slew-footing, flying elbows, penalty reviews, a controversial Coyotes offside, and some repairs needed... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Tossed Buckets, Slew-Feet, Kicked Pucks | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:26:10 | |
The Jets kick it in for the win, a pair of superstars get fined as MacKinnon and McDavid get hit in the wallet, plus roughing vs. slew-foot or fighting calls, and more. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Is This Thing On? | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:31:34 | |
Our mics are on for this discussion on the Tim Peel hot mic incident and fallout, including make-up calls and potential implications on accountability, game management, and transparency. Plus, Todd and Josh talk face-off violations and pregame infractions. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Boarding Is The New Headshot | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:25:12 | |
Now boarding, Brandon Tanev. Or, wait, is he charging? Talking Tanev's hit, Soucy's suspension, Simek's shot, ref accountability, headshots, Crosby's comments on penalty clarification, our big problem with 'leaving your feet', and heading below deck for a Hunt For Red October reference... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Communication Breakdown | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:24:00 | |
We've got a communication breakdown in Montreal as a Canadiens goal against the Florida Panthers is confirmed - then overturned due to a miscommunication between the Situation Room and the on-ice officials. (At least they got the call right!) Player Safety had a busy week, with Minnesota Wild's Hartman suspended for throwing a stick at a referee, Montreal Canadiens' Guhle suspended for slashing from the bench, Anaheim Ducks' Strome fined for cross-checking, and Philadelphia Flyers' Hathaway fined for diving/embellishment. While both players were ejected from their respective games, no supplemental discipline for a spear from Vegas Golden Knights' Eichel or boarding by Canucks' Zadorov. You get a misconduct! You get a misconduct! Misconduct penalties to every skater on the ice at Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres. We also saw eight players ejected just two seconds into New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers, thanks to Rule 46.7. Linesman Ryan Galloway works his final NHL game, while referee Chris Lee lays out Anaheim's Trevor Zegras with a solid check along the boards. Also, over in the OHL, they're giving referees the final call on video reviews for the playoffs. Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.
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| Player Safety Goes ALL CAPS, Major Reviews, Trip vs. Slew-Foot | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:25:31 | |
Did Player Safety come up short in their suspension to Caps' Wilson and fine to Ovechkin? Also, reviewing majors, looking at Oilers' Yamamoto's "dangerous trip" vs. slew-footing, and a high hit from Preds' Fabbro. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| You Can't Review That! | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:23:05 | |
Lost helmet penalties -- or not -- Chiasson sits, Scandella sticked, Binnington bonkers, Acciari boarding call, penalty songs... and Todd and Josh discuss the league's review of something that is not eligible for review. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job.
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| Egregious Hits, Penalties, and Offsides | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:26:53 | |
Detroit Red Wings broadcaster Ken Daniels joins Todd and Josh to discuss a revolutionary change to the offside rule that would increase scoring, reduce Coach's Challenges, and expand the size of the offensive zone. The NHL's Department of Player Safety issues a six-game suspension to Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson for an egregious high stick - which he reportedly won't appeal - and a $5000 fine to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram for some egregious interference on Ottawa Senators winger (and 17th-century pirate) Angus Crookshank. We've got captain-on-captain violence as New York Islanders' Anders Lee gets ejected for a knee-on-knee hit that injured the New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier. Vegas Golden Knights' Nic Hague sees a match penalty reduced to a minor after review, but Winnipeg Jets' Mark Schiefele still gets the instigator for avenging the hit. The Situation Room rules no goaltender interference between Casey Cizikas and Anthony Stolarz at Islanders vs. Panthers, and no hand pass from Vincent Trocheck at Rangers vs. Avalanche. We break down the rules and the calls. Over in the ECHL, we've got an egregious temper tantrum that ended up in an ejection, but somehow didn't result in a suspension for abuse of officials. Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Threads. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com #RefsPodcast Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports. Lewis is a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio. He’s also worked for TSN, Sportsnet as a host/anchor and is a producer of other programs. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent site related to hockey officiating which follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.
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