The NHL implemented a Coach’s Challenge prior to the 2015-2016 NHL season. With the Coach’s Challenge, teams were given the opportunity for expanded video review on goals that may have been affected by an offside play or goaltender interference. However, since its adoption, the effectiveness of the challenge has been widely questioned. Many games, and even some playoff series, have been overshadowed by the influence of the Coach’s Challenge rather than the games themselves. With the All-Star Break and the annual General Manager’s meeting coming up, the League should take the opportunity to revisit its implementation prior to the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs to avoid further controversy.
The Play is Under Review: The NHL Coach’s Challenge And Its Impact On The Game
