The Ice Judge
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An account dedicated to understanding and interpreting the NHL rulebook.
It’s the right call. It’s an imminent scoring opportunity in my eyes. Doesn’t matter if it’s one shot or two. Annunen can avoid this situation by making a save or simply not kicking the net off the moorings.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It’s the right call. It’s an imminent scoring opportunity in my eyes. Doesn’t matter if it’s one shot or two. Annunen can avoid this situation by making a save or simply not kicking the net off the moorings.
Awarded goal for Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche. Good call by the refs. Clearly was an imminent scoring situation even though the net was off
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Awarded goal for Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche. Good call by the refs. Clearly was an imminent scoring situation even though the net was off
A rare Premature Substitution in the Flyers Penguins game, as the Pens subbed a skater on for Silovs a bit early. No penalty is the correct call.
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A rare Premature Substitution in the Flyers Penguins game, as the Pens subbed a skater on for Silovs a bit early. No penalty is the correct call.
After no explanation from the official, we get this PR statement…the NHL really thought there was enough video evidence that Nichushkin pushed that puck into the zone? I don’t see that at all on the replay. Not clear enough to be overturned. Avalanche got robbed on this one.
October 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
After no explanation from the official, we get this PR statement…the NHL really thought there was enough video evidence that Nichushkin pushed that puck into the zone? I don’t see that at all on the replay. Not clear enough to be overturned. Avalanche got robbed on this one.
Check out the sweater vest on the ref during the 1997 Heroes of Hockey Game during All Star week. We gotta bring this look back for a Winter Classic or something
September 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Check out the sweater vest on the ref during the 1997 Heroes of Hockey Game during All Star week. We gotta bring this look back for a Winter Classic or something
And finally, the Vegas Golden Knights: I have them at Over 106.5 Points. They had 110 points last year and just got legendary regular season performer Mitch Marner. They’re my pick to win the Presidents’ Trophy. Losing Petro stinks, but they’ll be just fine.
September 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And finally, the Vegas Golden Knights: I have them at Over 106.5 Points. They had 110 points last year and just got legendary regular season performer Mitch Marner. They’re my pick to win the Presidents’ Trophy. Losing Petro stinks, but they’ll be just fine.
Vancouver Canucks: Over 90.5 points. This one is tough. Vegas is projecting 90.5 points after a 90 point year. The team, on paper, looks better than last year’s, especially if Thatcher Demko can get healthy and return to old form. (1/2)
September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Vancouver Canucks: Over 90.5 points. This one is tough. Vegas is projecting 90.5 points after a 90 point year. The team, on paper, looks better than last year’s, especially if Thatcher Demko can get healthy and return to old form. (1/2)
Seattle Kraken: Under 78.5 points. I like the D corps I guess. Young players like Matty Beniers and Shane Wright will need to step up if the Kraken are going to sniff the wild card. Selling at the deadline last year indicates they may want to move in the rebuilding direction if they can’t start hot.
September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Seattle Kraken: Under 78.5 points. I like the D corps I guess. Young players like Matty Beniers and Shane Wright will need to step up if the Kraken are going to sniff the wild card. Selling at the deadline last year indicates they may want to move in the rebuilding direction if they can’t start hot.
San Jose Sharks: Over 70.5 points. Books have the Sharks projected to finish with 18 more points this year, due to young talent getting older and Mike Grier assembling what appears to be an actual NHL D corps. I have them getting barely over. #71 puts up a point per game in his sophomore campaign.
September 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
San Jose Sharks: Over 70.5 points. Books have the Sharks projected to finish with 18 more points this year, due to young talent getting older and Mike Grier assembling what appears to be an actual NHL D corps. I have them getting barely over. #71 puts up a point per game in his sophomore campaign.
My LA Kings prediction: Under 98.5 points. Ken Holland’s offseason was baffling. Cody Ceci and Brian Dumoulin are really the ones expected to move the needle? Books have them finishing with 7 fewer points than last year, I have them with even less. If anyone can prevent a descent, it’s Q. Byfield.
September 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My LA Kings prediction: Under 98.5 points. Ken Holland’s offseason was baffling. Cody Ceci and Brian Dumoulin are really the ones expected to move the needle? Books have them finishing with 7 fewer points than last year, I have them with even less. If anyone can prevent a descent, it’s Q. Byfield.
Edmonton Oilers: Over 104.5 points. This is a cop-out, but 97 and 29 need to be healthy for this to hit. EDM may not be way better than last year, but the Pacific won’t be as competitive. Goalie situation obviously is concerning. I have them behind Vegas for 2nd in the division at around 106 points.
September 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Edmonton Oilers: Over 104.5 points. This is a cop-out, but 97 and 29 need to be healthy for this to hit. EDM may not be way better than last year, but the Pacific won’t be as competitive. Goalie situation obviously is concerning. I have them behind Vegas for 2nd in the division at around 106 points.
Next, the Calgary Flames. My prediction: Under 83.5 points. This is going to be a solid drop from last year. A slow start would likely lead to unloading older pieces to surround studs like Parekh and Wolf with future teammates. Odd fact: Craig Conroy has made only two trades in the past 14 months.
September 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Next, the Calgary Flames. My prediction: Under 83.5 points. This is going to be a solid drop from last year. A slow start would likely lead to unloading older pieces to surround studs like Parekh and Wolf with future teammates. Odd fact: Craig Conroy has made only two trades in the past 14 months.
With camps getting going, let’s do season standings points Over/Unders! First up, the Pacific:
Anaheim Ducks: Over 82.5 points. The forward corps is definitely better, the D corps is meh, the goaltending situation is weird, but Dostal is solid. They’re better than the 80 points they were last year
Anaheim Ducks: Over 82.5 points. The forward corps is definitely better, the D corps is meh, the goaltending situation is weird, but Dostal is solid. They’re better than the 80 points they were last year
September 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
With camps getting going, let’s do season standings points Over/Unders! First up, the Pacific:
Anaheim Ducks: Over 82.5 points. The forward corps is definitely better, the D corps is meh, the goaltending situation is weird, but Dostal is solid. They’re better than the 80 points they were last year
Anaheim Ducks: Over 82.5 points. The forward corps is definitely better, the D corps is meh, the goaltending situation is weird, but Dostal is solid. They’re better than the 80 points they were last year
These are a fantastic upgrade in my opinion. People seem to be hating on them on Instagram. Much cleaner look with no black on the shoulders imo
The Bruins have unveiled their new away jerseys for the upcoming season 🐻
August 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
These are a fantastic upgrade in my opinion. People seem to be hating on them on Instagram. Much cleaner look with no black on the shoulders imo
I love this deal for Carolina. Blake’s possession numbers are insane for a 21 year old. Phenomenal defensive underlying numbers. This is a piece you need to win a championship
Hurricanes sign Jackson Blake to eight-year contract
Hurricanes sign Jackson Blake to eight-year contract
Blake’s contract reportedly has deferred money, bringing down what would be a $5.625 million cap hit closer to the $5.1 million range.
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July 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I love this deal for Carolina. Blake’s possession numbers are insane for a 21 year old. Phenomenal defensive underlying numbers. This is a piece you need to win a championship
Since #HockeySky is in a dead period, let’s do this: What’s the loudest hockey game you’ve ever been to? For me, it was Vegas San Jose Game 7. Ears were ringing for 48 hours afterwards
July 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Since #HockeySky is in a dead period, let’s do this: What’s the loudest hockey game you’ve ever been to? For me, it was Vegas San Jose Game 7. Ears were ringing for 48 hours afterwards
Free agency winners:
- Vegas (Marner)
- Florida (Easy to keep guys on that team)
- Carolina (Stankoven and Miller for less than 14 combined)
Losers:
- Kings (Ceci, Dumoulin, lost Gavrikov lol)
- Oilers (Bouchard a bit steep but probably the right number, Frederic too much term, lost Perry/Brown)
- Vegas (Marner)
- Florida (Easy to keep guys on that team)
- Carolina (Stankoven and Miller for less than 14 combined)
Losers:
- Kings (Ceci, Dumoulin, lost Gavrikov lol)
- Oilers (Bouchard a bit steep but probably the right number, Frederic too much term, lost Perry/Brown)
July 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Free agency winners:
- Vegas (Marner)
- Florida (Easy to keep guys on that team)
- Carolina (Stankoven and Miller for less than 14 combined)
Losers:
- Kings (Ceci, Dumoulin, lost Gavrikov lol)
- Oilers (Bouchard a bit steep but probably the right number, Frederic too much term, lost Perry/Brown)
- Vegas (Marner)
- Florida (Easy to keep guys on that team)
- Carolina (Stankoven and Miller for less than 14 combined)
Losers:
- Kings (Ceci, Dumoulin, lost Gavrikov lol)
- Oilers (Bouchard a bit steep but probably the right number, Frederic too much term, lost Perry/Brown)
No Brady Tkachuk on the ice this year? Maybe doesn’t find it as fun this time around? (Kidding)
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
No Brady Tkachuk on the ice this year? Maybe doesn’t find it as fun this time around? (Kidding)
AJ Greer with the “pay me” gesture as Bennett collects the Conn Smythe lol. Yeah he’s getting double digits
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June 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
AJ Greer with the “pay me” gesture as Bennett collects the Conn Smythe lol. Yeah he’s getting double digits
Well as a neutral observer I would have liked to see a game 7…but the good news is Evander Kane’s name stays off the Stanley Cup
June 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Well as a neutral observer I would have liked to see a game 7…but the good news is Evander Kane’s name stays off the Stanley Cup
If Reinhart scores a fifth, does he steal the Conn Smythe from Bennett?
June 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If Reinhart scores a fifth, does he steal the Conn Smythe from Bennett?
That did not look like offsides. Of course we won’t get a replay
June 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
That did not look like offsides. Of course we won’t get a replay
This game is Stuart Skinner’s fault somehow
June 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This game is Stuart Skinner’s fault somehow
Ekholm caught crossing under the wrong way and Marchand is gone. One bad step and you’re toast in this league. What a play by the future HOFer
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Ekholm caught crossing under the wrong way and Marchand is gone. One bad step and you’re toast in this league. What a play by the future HOFer
In case anyone was curious about that Mikkola non-icing at the beginning of the Overtime period. Certainly looked like Mikkola COULD HAVE played it, but it likely would have been a swing and a miss
June 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
In case anyone was curious about that Mikkola non-icing at the beginning of the Overtime period. Certainly looked like Mikkola COULD HAVE played it, but it likely would have been a swing and a miss