from Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News,
After referees did not call what several Stars said was an obvious goaltender interference penalty Saturday against Detroit, which eventually scored a 7-6 overtime victory, the topic of replay was big Sunday morning.
Stars general manager Jim Nill and president Jim Lites said they are in favor of doing what it takes to get calls right.
“I just think that if the refs miss something, they should be given the opportunity to see what they missed,” Lites said. “You can say it’s a judgment call, but these are the same people who are making that judgment call, and they should be given all of the information.”
Nill concurred and said that any opportunity to make sure the call is right should be the goal of the league and its officials. He added that fans get the information immediately, so why shouldn’t referees?
“It’s something we have to figure out,” Nill said. “Because of video replays, everyone can figure out what has happened in the arena and at home. We know instantly if it’s the right or wrong call.
“The speed of the game is tough for the referees, because they have to make a call in a split second. But should there be a huddle by the penalty box on a goal like that to just take a look and see if it should be a goal?”
If you missed it earlier, you can watch the "obvious goaltender interference" below....
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