Would the Goal Judge Allow this Goal on Purpose?

Question

I know I asked this question before, but I didn't get many responses.

Suppose something happened like the Penguins scored a goal at the buzzer to win it in OT. The play is reviewed, and the goal is VERY boarderline, but after close examination one will see that it was NOT a goal. Do you think the goal judges and the people in Toronto (knowing it was not a goal, though it was very close) say that it WAS a goal in order to extend the series to six games, and possibly a seventh? That way they have more revenue through ticket sales, advertising, NBC will have more viewers, etc.?

I know that they have instant replays and it is based on what the refs saw, but it is very difficult for the refs to determine if the goal went in past the buzzer or not, as it is tenths of a second. Also, I have seen goals that were allowed or disallowed when they should not have been, so I'm wondering if the judges would actually allow it to extend the series.

Answer 1

i dont really know........

try some research

probaley not

Answer 2

you dont know what the NHL will do, ppl are known for paying the refs to be on their side. the NHL used to be a clean, fun sport. now its just about scamming ppl

Answer 3

Bettman would call down to the timekeepers and allow the goal for PITT, but anybody else would have to continue to play so pitt would get another chance

Deja vu all over again

Answer 4

1) Playoff revenues are shared by the home team's owners (unlike the regular season).  So, extending a series only puts money in the OTHER team's owner's pocket

2) Advertising is already paid for, no more money to be had until September

3) The Goal Judge is a ceremonial position with no authority.  Such a goal would strictly be determined by the folks in Toronto once a review is called.  Those people are paid a salary, an extra game just prolongs their vacation.

Answer 5

I think they would yes also beyond the money just so the winning team didn't get the cup on some really borderline technicality or something.  It happened in the Sharks Stars series where a Stars goal was dissallowed that shouldn't have been (and I'm a Sharks fan saying this) and in my mind at the time it was to keep it competitive.  Obviously no one will cop to it.  But, just look at the refs "even ups" etc you can see that a lot of refereeing is subjective.

Answer 6

uh, they could, but i think they have enough revenue

Answer 7

I don't think they would call it as a goal.

Answer 8

If its the penguins, then yes.. everyone knows the NHL wants the penguins to win this year. they are doing everything in their power to fix it.