A Referendum on Officiating

Summary: On this episode of The Staff and Graph Podcast, Rachel and Ian discuss the state of officiating in the NHL, the numbers behind penalties, stricter standards for dangerous plays, IIHF standards, and how the DoPS can evolve. On the Kovalev Shift they discuss players who are effective in reduced roles. Finally, in the mailbag they discuss the Coyotes goaltending, their favourite Christmas traditions, and have a discussion on mental health. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!