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The fact that Peel also took the time to go over to the Predators bench and say the same thing directly to the players is damn right unprofessional, and it is clear that the veteran’s conduct went against everything the NHL believes in and strives for when it comes to their officials.Īs a result, it isn’t surprising that Peel has been banned forever from taking charge of any NHL games, and the league had no other choice to not only react quickly to this unfortunate event, but to also come down incredibly hard on the guilty party. Referee Tim Peel no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future. I’ve always been frustrated when I see even-up calls.”ĭuchene makes some very good and valid points and it is clear that Peel was, for whatever reason, determined to bring his own justice against the Nashville Predators, no matter what, which can’t happen when you are an official in the NHL or any major sports for that matter. I don’t think there’s a place in hockey for that. That can happen, right? That can happen based on – that’s not out of the realm of possibility. Imagine the scenario where they score on that power play, we lose the game and we miss the Playoffs by a point. What is even more alarming is the fact that Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene, speaking on the “Robby & Rexrode Show” on ESPN Radio earlier today, said the following about Tim Peel: “He told our bench that, so I mean, really bizarre. NHL did right by banning Tim Peel, but more needs to be done on “game management” Now, firstly, that is bordering on stupidity by Peel who knew that he was mic’d up and, secondly, when you combine what he said with the nature of the penalty itself, it is abundantly clear that the National Hockey League had no other choice but to ban Peel. As the broadcast went to commercial break, Tim Peel was caught on the open mic saying this: “It wasn’t much, but I wanted to get a f**kin penalty against Nashville early in the,” before the audio cut off.

In case you missed this, and I mean that is pretty hard given that it has been all over social media, but during the second period, Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson was called for a trip on Red Wings defenseman Jon Merrill.Īrvidsson was livid at the time the penalty was called and, when you watch the play back, it does look as though Merrill may have made the most of it. Nashville Predators Sign Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Schenn.Why, And Why Not, Tristan Jarry Was The Pittsburgh Penguins Only Choice In Goal.New Jersey Devils Add Toffoli, Scoring Depth, But It’s Still Not Enough.Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Favorites After Additions?.Detroit Red Wings Get Goal-Scorer DeBrincat in Long-Awaited Trade.He also worked the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games and the 2012 All-Star Game. There is no justification for his comments, no matter the context or his intention, and the National Hockey League will take any and all steps necessary to protect the integrity our game.”Īccording to an NHL ref bio page, the 53-year-old Peel worked 1,343 regular-season games and 90 playoff games as of February 1. “Tim Peel’s conduct is in direct contradiction to the adherence to that cornerstone principle that we demand of our officials and that our fans, players, coaches and all those associated with our game expect and deserve.

“Nothing is more important than ensuring the integrity of our game,” the NHL VP of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell said in the league’s official statement. 🚨🚨🚨Breaking News: The NHL is going to “Investigate” the “Hot Mic” incident in the #LGRW #Preds game where the ref was caught saying “there wasn’t much but I wanted to get a fucking penalty against Nashville” 👀 /0DD2lVwqsX