Fans Questioning Gary Bettman Following Controversial Reffing Decision
Officiating in the NHL has always been a hot topic. When it's not about the refs' calls, it's about the league's decision to put some controversial referees at certain games.
Bettman Criticized By Fans After Questionable Choice
It all started last weekend, when the Rangers played against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The NHL decided to put Tommy Hughes as a linesman, a former member of the Rangers organization.
Against Columbus, Hughes overturned two goals in the game.
However, Bettman still decided to put Hughes in another Rangers game.
"Former New York Rangers minor league defenseman Tommy Hughes will be manning the lines tonight for #Yotes #NYR. He worked Saturday's game which saw two offside goals overturned via Coach's Challenge"
Biased Officiating After Bettman's Decision?
Tommy Hughes played seven years of pro hockey, including four in Hartford, the Rangers' AHL affiliate.
Even if Hughes didn't have anything to do with the overturned goals in the game against Columbus, it's still a questionable choice.
This whole thing could've been easily avoided if the NHL simply make him work somewhere else...
Do you think this will hurt the NHL's reputation?
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Do you think this will hurt the NHL's reputation? | ||
| Yes | 36 | 58.1 % |
| No | 26 | 41.9 % |
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