Scouting the Refs

Scouting The Refs Podcast #RefsPodcast

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Scouting The Refs 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. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports; a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio, he’s also worked for TSN and Sportsnet as a host/anchor. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent resource related to hockey officiating. #RefsPodcast

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Legal Hits to the Head, Distinct Kicking Motions 16.04.2021 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 S...

The Return of the Headshot 09.04.2021 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 ...

Tossed Buckets, Slew-Feet, Kicked Pucks 02.04.2021 27:16

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. 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...

Is This Thing On? 26.03.2021 32:08

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 S...

Boarding Is The New Headshot 18.03.2021 25:48

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 - he...

Player Safety Goes ALL CAPS, Major Reviews, Trip vs. Slew-Foot 11.03.2021 26:36

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 Ma...

You Can't Review That! 04.03.2021 23:41

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 sponsore...