sean

From a purist point of view, I think some of the suggestions in this thread are right on the mark.

However, I seem to remember that at least part of the reasoning behind this rule was to maintain flow/pace of play.  In this case, a faceoff (and all the required hoopla) is just as detrimental.  The penalty also serves as another excuse for a powerplay (scoring), which was another point of emphasis after the lockout.

Also, I could see a lot of controversy/complaining if it were left to the refs to make a judgement call...

I don't mind Q getting the nomination.  He's a great coach, and has been, for a long time. When a team can attain that record in today's parity-happy context, the coach does deserve some credit.

I think BB was the worst of the nominees.  I've never been too high on him.  He had every chance to make it happen with the Caps, and couldn't.  In game seven vs. Detroit, Babs manhandled him, in the coaching department, and BB even admitted during the series that Babs was an excellent (read: superior to me) coach.

It's pretty lame when he taunts an opposing player and then hides behind the ref. Put up or shut up!  

Probably he is saving his pretty face for another Dodge commercial.  "Today I didn't even have to take a shower!"

Unfortunate news, especially if you're trying to get settled in someplace.

Holland is lost. He just blew 750k on freaking Huskins instead of playing with 5 or moving a forward back. Panic moves from a GM 3 games into the season. Gee, I wonder why we cant get Parise for 9 mil a year. Oh yah. Cuz Kenny thinks its better to stockpile a bunch of mediocre guys for 15 mil per year.

Have you read the new CBA? I wouldn't be surprised if the minimum salary was around 750k. He also played pretty well last night.