Eddie Giacomin, Hall of Fame goaltender for the Rangers, has passed away at 86.
Eddie Giacomin Passes Away at 86 The NHL Alumni Association announced on Monday that the legendary New York Rangers goalie, Eddie Giacomin, has died at the age of 86. Giacomin spent 11 of his 13 NHL seasons with the Rangers, only briefly playing four games for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1975-76 season after […]
Islanders’ Patrick Roy puzzled by goaltender interference rule again
One of the best goaltenders in the history of the sport is the enforcement of goaltender interference in the NHL, mystical, just like everyone else. “Maybe we should ask a question, what's the goalkeeper interference now?” Patrick Roy said after his islanders worked overtime on Thursday to beat the Canadiens 4-3. “It's become tough and […]
Enforcement of NHL’s goaltender interference rule has become amateur hour
The NHL's goaltender interference rule is the same as the strike zone. It is subjective and often arbitrary. Rules/zones vary from game to game and by umpire/home plate umpire. Wednesday's strike becomes Thursday's ball, and Saturday's goal becomes Sunday's come-from-behind goal. There are no standards. That's ridiculous. Sounds like an amateur. The decision to take […]