Podcasts by Scouting The Refs Podcast

Two Sticks, No Bucket from 2022-04-11T18:25:34

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 Tro...

Penalties for the Record Books from 2022-04-01T17:47:30

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 in...

Matthews Suspended, Morton Retires from 2022-03-18T18:01:24

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 wh...

Late Calls, Tough Calls from 2022-03-11T15:30:33

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 ...

Kicking, Bunting, and Diving from 2022-03-04T15:49:01

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...

Imminent Scoring Chances and Costly Words from 2022-02-18T18:31:43

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 hande...

Rising to the Level of Supplemental Discipline from 2022-01-28T17:00

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...

Don't Get Pissy! from 2022-01-24T17:00

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, Dana...

Give 'Em Head Butts! from 2022-01-17T17:00

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 ...

Challenging the Unchallengeable from 2022-01-07T17:00

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 2...

'No Goal' Gallagher and Emergency Back-Up Refs from 2021-12-30T17:00

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 player...

The Airing of Grievances from 2021-12-23T21:38:54

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...

Goal, No Goal, No Wait... Goal. from 2021-12-17T17:00

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 Challenge...

The Knights Who Say 'Knee' from 2021-12-10T17:00

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, Trou...

Is it a Team Issue or Just an Isolated Idiot? from 2021-11-26T17:00

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 wh...

Katie Guay: The AHL's First Female Referee from 2021-11-12T17:00

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 care...

Look Ma, No Glove! from 2021-11-05T16:00

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 m...

This Is Getting Expensive... from 2021-10-29T19:36:58

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 i...

Head Butts, Parros Speaks, Officials Shortage from 2021-10-22T16:00

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 ...

Boarding, Spearing, and Kicking It Old School from 2021-10-15T16:00

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 al...

Refs on TV, Gibbons Injured, Stricter Suspensions from 2021-10-08T16:00

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 n...

Preseason Player Safety, Koho on TNT, Peel Speaks Out from 2021-10-01T16:00

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 oppor...

The Five Stages of NHL Rule Crackdowns from 2021-09-24T18:03:47

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 ...

Cup Final, Consistency, Bettman and McDavid on Refs from 2021-07-02T21:45:34

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? 

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Count to Five... from 2021-06-18T21:46:35

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 headin...

Cheap Shots, Expensive Fines from 2021-06-11T16:00

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 Ritch...

Overtime in the Penalty Box from 2021-06-04T20:55

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 post...

It Wasn't Me! from 2021-05-28T19:13

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...

Spinning the Wheel and Filling the Boxes from 2021-05-21T18:46:31

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...

Dangerous Trips, Intent to Injure, Delayed Penalty Goals from 2021-05-14T16:00

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 ...

Wilson Gonna Wilson from 2021-05-07T16:00

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 additi...

Diving! Boarding! Instigating! Oh my! from 2021-04-30T16:00

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!

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Wait... Who Called The Penalty? from 2021-04-23T18:39:18

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 Tod...

Legal Hits to the Head, Distinct Kicking Motions from 2021-04-16T16:00

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'...

The Return of the Headshot from 2021-04-09T16:00

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 so...

Tossed Buckets, Slew-Feet, Kicked Pucks from 2021-04-02T20:50:16

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.

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Is This Thing On? from 2021-03-26T16:00

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, T...

Boarding Is The New Headshot from 2021-03-18T22:00

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 ...

Player Safety Goes ALL CAPS, Major Reviews, Trip vs. Slew-Foot from 2021-03-11T15:49:38

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 ...

You Can't Review That! from 2021-03-04T22:54:28

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 i...

Righting The Wrongs and Goaltender Interference from 2021-02-26T22:37:19

Video reviews by the NHL's Situation Room and Player Safety are righting the wrongs... right? Also on deck for Todd and Josh: Danault's unpunished spear, two Habs' goals wiped out by goaltender ...

Slippery Slopes, Awarded Goals, More Reviews?! from 2021-02-19T22:30:52

Are MORE video reviews the way to improve hockey? We'll discuss, along with awarded goals, Thornton's disallowed pair, high sticking reviews, and more. 

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Canes' Offside Controversy, Spears, Rule Reading from 2021-02-11T23:26

The Carolina Hurricanes' offside goal that stood but shouldn't have, along with the fallout of that communication breakdown... Also, Todd and Josh cover rule refreshers on thrown pucks and neutr...

Hands Off the Puck! Too Little Glass, Too Many Men from 2021-02-05T17:00

Another exciting week with Player Safety action (and inaction), pucks over glass (and not over the glass), too many men, and players getting penalized for handling the puck... with their hands. ...

Player Safety Explains Non-Suspension, Ref Call-Ups, Icing Rule from 2021-01-29T17:00

NHL Player Safety opted not to issue a suspension to Vancouver's Tyler Myers, but they did give us a great video explaining why. Todd and Josh also discuss more non-calls, an icing rule refreshe...

Refs Hit By Pucks, Rules on Skate Blades, Nets, and Too Many Men from 2021-01-22T22:38:43

Pucks off refs, pucks off players, suspensions, fines, and more. It's a busy start to the 2020-21 - or is it 20-21? Or just '21? - NHL season. Plus, a rule refresher on skate blades, displaced n...

Game On, Puck Tracking, Assignments, New Whistles from 2021-01-15T03:10

Hockey is back! So is NHL Player Safety, with the first suspension coming, plus ref Kelly Sutherland's season intro, fighting, puck tracking, ref divisional assignments, new whistles, and a new ...

WJC Wrap-Up, Sponsored Calls, NHL Refs for '21 from 2021-01-07T16:30:19

Wrapping up the World Juniors with mic'd up refs, offside challenges, and faceoffs. Todd and Josh also cover the NHL's referees and linesmen for 2020-21, how to pronounce their names, and possib...

World Juniors, NHL Offside Changes, Ref Advertisements from 2020-12-30T17:42:14

The NHL season countdown is underway! Todd and Josh talk World Juniors suspensions and rule differences, changes to the NHL's offside rule, the NWHL going with an all-female officiating crew, an...

Shenanigans, Retaliation, Late Hits, and Misconducts from 2020-09-23T18:58:05

The NHL Stanley Cup Final is here with plenty of shenanigans! Todd and Josh check out late hits, pucks in the bench, offside challenges, illegal stick tape, plenty of retaliation, and Doc Emrick...

Pucks Over Glass, High Stick Goals, Icing, and Gentlemanly Play from 2020-09-18T16:00

Another puck over glass penalty?! Todd and Josh talk delay of game, icing, on-ice communication, slewfooting, closing your hand on the puck, high stick goals, the future of puck tracking, and ge...

Reaves and Killorn Banned, Barzal's Bucket, Reviews, and Challenges from 2020-09-11T16:00

It's all about balance this week. Todd and Josh talk suspensions for Vegas's Ryan Reaves and Tampa Bay's Alex Killorn, helmets in warm-ups, missed goals, video reviews, coach's challenges, and m...

Goaltender Interference, High-Sticking, and What Is Tripping? from 2020-09-04T15:29:15

This week, Todd and Josh cover the latest NHL Stanley Cup Playoff incidents - goaltender interference and high-sticking from Islanders/Flyers, interference in Avs/Stars, mic'd up refs, and ask.....

Offside Challenges, Playoff Penalties, and Booting a Bruin from 2020-08-28T00:04

The playoffs continue with Coach's Challenges, controversial offsides, linesmen hits, and an ejection for shooting the puck at an official.

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Penalty Shots, Knocked-Off Nets, Suspensions, and Spears from 2020-08-21T19:48:08

It's a jam-packed week with plenty of playoff action! Todd and Josh talk referee Kevin Pollock's injury, spearing calls, knocked-off nets, hard hits, penalty shots, goaltender interference, and ...

Coach Fines, Overtimes, Lost Blades, and Diving Offsides from 2020-08-14T16:00

Brind'Amour's out $25K for his thoughts on officiating, playing on with a lost skate blade, diving to avoid offside and penalty calls, and overtime - from the non-calls to the changing penalty s...

Suspensions, Fines, High Stick Reviews, and Buzzer-Beaters from 2020-08-07T16:00

Plenty of action on the ice, plenty to cover this week! The NHL's Stanley Cup Qualifiers and Round-Robin play have given us a one-game suspension, a spearing fine, and video reviews of high-stic...

More Cowbell! Exhibition Action, Lost Helmets, and Whistles from 2020-07-31T15:49:46

Hockey is back! Todd and Josh talk exhibition action - on-ice changes, new whistles, ref mic issues, lost helmets, displaced nets, Coach's Challenges, and... more cowbell!

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Bubble Hockey, Seattle Kraken, Lemieux Suspension, Ref Jerseys from 2020-07-24T16:00

Bubble Hockey Time!  The boys are back - in their respective bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton. We'll talk hockey, plus Lemieux finally gets suspended, support for ref trophy votes, the Seattle Kr...

Playoff Refs, Maple Leafs Busted, Illegal Sticks, Lady Byng Voting from 2020-07-17T16:00

The referees and linesmen are set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We'll talk officials getting back into game shape, the Leafs getting busted for refs in camp, illegal sticks, and letting the refs...

NHL Return to Play Impact on Referees and Linesmen from 2020-07-09T23:00

With the NHL releasing Return to Play info, Todd and Josh look at the impact on officials, schedules, travel, and camp, along with more overtime and Rob Shick's 'stache! 

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Hub Cities, Playoff Ref Cuts, Retirements, and Rule Change Ideas from 2020-07-03T16:00

This week, Todd and Josh talk host cities, playoff ref cuts, retirements and possible rule changes - including tweaking OT, changing up icing, resizing nets, and serving the full two minutes - a...

Summer School, Returning to Play, Sharrers, OT, and Ref Mics from 2020-06-12T16:00

Todd checks in from the airport to join Josh for talk of returning to play, summer school for stripes, linesman Jay Sharrers, overtime, and referee mics.

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Unsportsmanlikes, Empty Rinks, Communication, and Ref Roles from 2020-06-05T16:00

Will the NHL tighten up on unsportsmanlike language? Todd and Josh also discuss officiating in empty arenas, refs keeping a book on players, on-ice communication, and getting officials involved ...

Dapuzzo's Injury, Rule Changes, and Player Tracking on Infractions from 2020-05-28T16:00

Looking back at linesman Pat Dapuzzo's injury and safety improvements, officials working in hub cities, rule changes to pucks out of play and line changes, and considering the impact of player t...

Converting Players to Officials, Cancelling Camps, Going 3-on-3 from 2020-05-22T16:00

Todd and Josh discuss the recruitment of former players to transition to officiating, along with Covid cancelling camps, a new 3-on-3 summer league, and potential new safety gear for NHL referee...

Canada Cups, Rusty Refs, and Containing Coronavirus on the Ice from 2020-05-15T16:00

This week, Todd and Josh revisit the Canada Cup and how hockey and officiating have changed. Also, returning to hockey, containing Coronavirus on the ice, and a proposed new approach to assignin...

Koharski, Donuts, Officiating Traits, and the Path to the NHL from 2020-05-08T16:00

Todd and Josh look at what it takes to be an official, the path to the NHL, what officiating may look like during Coronavirus, and find out what Don Koharski's favorite donut is, thanks to an in...

When Hockey Comes Back, What Changes? Also, NHL Ref Support, More McCauley Trivia, and USA Hockey Refs at Home from 2020-05-01T16:00

When (if?) the NHL season resumes, what changes? Todd and Josh take a look at some officiating-related opportunities to the game presentation, along with NHL refs' support during the pause, more...

Classic Games, Mailbag Qs, Ref Announcements, and McCauley Trivia from 2020-04-27T16:00

This week, Todd and Josh dig in to some classic games and look at what's changed over the years. Our mailbag has a question on icing with the goalie pulled. Also: referee/umpire announcements, M...

Playoff Selections, Ref Sweaters, Camps, and On Ice Relationships from 2020-04-20T16:00

Playoff selections - how officials make the post-season - along with ref jerseys, the impact of the NHL pause on summer camps, your 'Quarantine Crew' picks, and Todd and Josh touch on the on-ice...

Offsides, Off-Ice Officials, Enforcement Standards, and Life on the Road as an NHL Ref from 2020-04-15T16:00

Many want to get rid of offside challenges, but what about offside altogether? One player pitched that change. Todd and Josh also cover off-ice officials, rule enforcement, and life on the road ...

Refs' Post-Game Comments, Awards Voting, and Top Ref Chirps from 2020-04-08T16:00

This week, we hit on post-game media availability of NHL officials - or lack thereof - along with refs getting in on the award voting, their role in rule changes, and some of the best submitted ...

Rule Changes: Thinking Outside the Trapezoid from 2020-03-30T16:00

With the NHL season paused, Todd and Josh take a look at rule changes -- some straightforward and some a little more revolutionary, including one right out of the NBA rulebook.   

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Pausing the NHL Season, Referee Retirements, and an Icing Question from the Ref Mailbag from 2020-03-26T19:17:36

The NHL season has officially been paused.  Todd and Josh discuss the impacts to officials, including the four NHL guys set to hang up their skates at the end of the season. They also dive into ...

High Sticks, Crossbars, and Diving into the Blue Paint on Goaltender Interference from 2020-03-13T22:06:42

When is a high stick not a high stick? That depends on what happens next. Todd and Josh tackle that, along with plenty of goaltender interference, why goalies aren't 'fair game', and a little in...

New Offside Rule, Puck Tracking Potential, Coach's Challenge Questions, and NHL Refs on Social Media from 2020-03-05T17:00

This week, Todd and Josh discuss the NHL's new offside rule proposal -- does it really improve the game or just change the standard?  We also look at the on-ice opportunities for puck tracking, ...

Water Bottle Fines, Player Safety Decisions, EBUGs, and Emergency Refs from 2020-02-28T16:03:10

This week: Water bottle shenanigans, trade deadline homework, Player Safety decisions including no ban for Stars' Benn and fine for Flyers' Niskanen. Also, EBUG rules, and what about emergency r...

Kicking Suspensions, Shootout Goals, Coach Fines, and Reviewing Player Safety from 2020-02-21T17:31:52

We've got a controversial shootout goal this week, along with a Kassian kick that saw him sit for seven, $10,000 for Claude Julien's thoughts on officiating, Evander Kane's comments, linesman Sc...

High Stick Follow-Throughs, Offside Line Changes, Hand Passes, and the Coach's Challenge Process from 2020-02-13T22:34:24

It's a wicked smaht Bruins-heavy episode of the Scouting the Refs podcast, with Boston involved in a few rule-related plays: a swing and a miss on an uncalled high stick, a whistled hand pass th...

Ref Night, Line Brawls, Late Hits, Offside, and Instigators from 2020-02-07T20:20:54

The Battle of Alberta gave us a line brawl and a goalie fight - and some extra work for the officials. Also on deck, Ref Night at the Islanders game, fights and instigators at Bruins/Jets, late ...

All-Star Refs, Women Officials in the NHL, Pre-game Preparation, the Legality of Lacrosse-Style Goals from 2020-01-31T00:17:20

This week, Todd and Josh cover the NHL All-Star officials and the inclusion of women's hockey in the festivities, along with women officiating in the NHL, pre-game preparation, the legality of l...

NHL Players' Pick for Best Ref, Broadcast Booth Officials, and Delayed Penalties on Coach's Challenges from 2020-01-24T21:23:39

Heading into the NHL All-Star Break, this week's Scouting the Refs Podcast dives into The Athletic's Player Poll and looks at the players' pick for the NHL's top referee. Todd and Josh also disc...

Kassian vs. Tkachuk Round 1, Puckless Penalty Shots, Matthews Stick Flips, and Penalty Explanations from 2020-01-20T18:26:23

It's a jam-packed Scouting the Refs podcast! Join Todd Lewis and Josh Smith as they cover Kassian vs. Tkachuk - initial penalties, suspensions, and explanations - as well as Marchand's puck-less...

World Juniors Camera Controversy, Head Butts, Goaltender Interference, and a New Take on Hockey Betting from 2020-01-13T21:16:15

This week, we take on the World Juniors Camera Controversy from the Gold Medal Game, head butt goals, goaltender interference both in and out of the crease, a pop-fly offside, and a new angle on...

Torts vs. the Troublesome Timekeeper, Winter Classic Ejections, Major Reviews, and World Juniors from 2020-01-07T01:01:30

Time, time, time, see what's become of Torts... This week's Scouting the Refs podcast checks in on the timekeeping challenge that cost the Columbus coach $20,000. Also, Corey Perry's Winter Clas...

Referee Injuries, Player and Puck Avoidance, Challenges, and More Broken Sticks from 2019-12-18T18:58:44

The latest Scouting the Refs Podcast checks in on injured referees and linesmen, avoiding players and pucks -- or not, as the case was this week -- offside challenges, broken sticks, and more

Challenging the Coach's Challenge, Dislodged Nets, More Injuries, and Curbing Unsportsmanlike Conduct from 2019-12-04T17:17:26

This week's Scouting the Refs Podcast looks at a Coach's Challenge that was later ruled by the league to be an incorrect review, along with knocked-off nets, injured goaltenders, other leagues' ...

Player Safety Decisions, Minimum Suspensions, and Officiating by Replay from 2019-11-27T18:14:12

It's a Player-Safety-filled episode of the Scouting the Refs podcast, with the Leafs' Kerfoot, Blues' Bortuzzo, and Bolts' Cernak leading the way, along with discussions on minimum suspensions, ...

Injured Players, Spitting Ejections, and Pelvic Thrusts from 2019-11-20T01:42:16

Bodily fluids are heavily featured on this week's Scouting the Refs podcast, with a match penalty for spitting on an opponent, stopping the play - or not - for a injury that drew blood, and, lik...

Broken Stick Goals, Major Reviews, Failed Challenges, and Illegal Line Changes from 2019-11-14T21:05:23

The Scouting the Refs podcast takes a look at a busy week for the NHL's replay guys, including failed challenges, major penalty reviews, broken-stick goals, and a line change that ended up short...

Challenge Stats, Faceoff Tosses, and Scoreboard Shots from 2019-11-05T20:58:10

This week's Scouting the Refs Podcast digs in on Coach's Challenge stats - who's doing well, who's losing goals - along with why guys get tossed from draws, Patrick Kane's 'unsportsmanlike' outb...

Curious Circumstances: Puck Throws, Inconclusive High Sticks, Goal Line Stands, and Minor-League Call-Ups from 2019-10-30T21:25:59

The latest Scouting the Refs Podcast looks at some curious... well, let's call them 'circumstances'. From thrown pucks to thrown sticks, and sticks above shoulders to pucks across lines (or not,...

Official Injuries, Player Safety Fines, and the Rare Overtime Penalty Shot from 2019-10-23T20:38:03

This week's Scouting the Refs Podcast talks official injuries, with one referee and one linesman both expected to miss time after suffering injuries this week. What happens on the ice when one o...

Phantom Pasta Penalties, Coach's Challenges, and Stalock's Bench Blast from 2019-10-15T23:49:11

The Boston Bruins certainly had their hands full with the officials this week, with two goals overturned by Coach's Challenges in a two-goal loss and a phantom penalty for Pastrnak. We also look...

Thrown Sticks, Lost Helmets, Reviews, and Referee Recognition from 2019-10-09T00:01:56

Toronto's Kasperi Kapanen might not have known the rule about throwing your stick, but he knows all about losing his helmet. This week's Scouting The Refs Podcast also talks reviews, challenges,...

New Season, New Rules, New Podcast from 2019-10-02T21:54

Scouting the Refs kicks off the 2019-20 NHL season with our new podcast - talking refs, rules, and abuse of officials