John Cooper facing criticism for his post-elimination comments
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is under fire for his comments following their final playoff game against the Florida Panthers.
The Lightning's defeat, with a final score of 6-1, ended their playoff run, making them the second team to be eliminated after the New York Rangers swept the Washington Capitals.
Despite the score difference, the Lightning had several shots on goal, some of which were disallowed due to goalie interference.
In a post-game press conference, Cooper expressed frustration about the disallowed goals, particularly questioning the criteria for goalie interference. He argued that the calls should only be made for egregious violations, which he couldn't find in the first instance.
However, it was a comment made by Cooper that drew significant backlash.
Many interpreted this as a sexist remark, leading to criticism of Cooper's language.
While Cooper's concerns about goalie interference are valid, his choice of words has overshadowed the message. Many feel that focusing on improving officiating without resorting to insensitive remarks would be more effective.
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30 AVRIL | 578 ANSWERS John Cooper facing criticism for his post-elimination comments Do you agree with Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper's comments about goaltender interference? | ||
| Yes, but he went too far with his comments | 202 | 34.9 % |
| Yes, well said | 286 | 49.5 % |
| No | 90 | 15.6 % |
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