The sensitivity of officials has resulted in harsh penalties, such as Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen's unsportsmanlike penalty for telling the ref that he's "f---ing soft."
The lack of consistency in the officials' calls highlights the need for clearer guidelines and a more uniform interpretation of the rules.
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6 MARS | 202 ANSWERS Mikko Rantanen Receives Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty for Hurting Ref's Feelings Has the NHL gone soft? | ||
Yes | 177 | 87.6 % |
No | 25 | 12.4 % |
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