Ahead of their second-round playoff clash against the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet disclosed that the NHL convened a meeting with teams and coaches regarding players exaggerating calls to draw power plays—an issue that has seemingly become an art form.
Tocchet highlighted the significance of this discussion, especially with the Oilers, a team known to capitalize on such opportunities. While he refrained from directly accusing Edmonton, he emphasized the need for vigilance.
Expressing his disdain for embellishment, Tocchet stressed the importance of referees maintaining heightened awareness during the playoffs. He criticized the prevalence of diving and exaggerated falls, urging coaches to set better examples and discourage such behavior.
