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Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn. Amari Cooper Raiders Jersey .ca. Dear Kerry, I was watching the fourth goal for the Islanders in the game against the Leafs, it seemed the Leafs goalie Bernier had the puck covered and the referee blew the whistle raised his arms in the air to signal the play was dead and then moments later signaled good goal. On the overhead replay, you could see the puck cross the line before the whistle, however it seems to me that the referee thought the puck was covered and intended to blow the play dead as he blew the whistle before ever seeing the puck free. Would this fall under the intent to blow the play dead under Rule 31.2: "As there is a human factor involved in blowing the whistle to stop play, the Referee may deem the play to be stopped slightly prior to the whistle actually being blown. The fact that the puck may come loose or cross the goal line prior to the sound of the whistle has no bearing if the referee has ruled that the play had been stopped prior to this happening." Look forwards to hearing your take on the play. Jordan Anstey --- Hi Kerry, I have a question regarding the Leaf/Islanders game. The Islanders just tied the game 4-4 on a questionable goal, in my opinion. The puck was never frozen by Bernier, as it rolled across the goal line. The referee at the crease blew his whistle, waved it dead and then immediately pointed to the puck in the net. How on earth can you blow the play dead and then reverse it? That shouldnt have counted! Please correct me if I am wrong. Best Regards,Dale Jordan and Dale: Referee Denis LaRue did everything correctly from the moment he attacked the net with speed and eventually located the puck across the goal line the goal line behind Jonathan Bernier. Any evidence or question of the referees "intent to blow the whistle" would have resulted from the fact that he could not see the puck as he approached the net and therefore might have assumed it was frozen under Berniers equipment (puck out of sight). The referee demonstrated patience in not blowing the whistle pre-maturely as he continued on a path toward the goal crease in an effort to find the puck. Once referee LaRue got to the net he did in fact locate the puck across the goal line almost simultaneously with his decision to kill the play. This visual picture was quickly processed and abruptly changed any thought he might have had that the puck was frozen. The puck in the net was now a reality for the referee. As such, Denis LaRues hands immediately went from the field goal position signaling "play is dead" to pointing into the net signaling that a legal goal had been scored! This visual evidence demonstrated and confirmed to the referee that the puck had entered the net prior to his whistle and any "intent" he might have had to blow the play dead. It is somewhat speculative to assume the puck is frozen just because you dont see it. Definitive evidence is presented whenever the referee sees the puck across the goal line. A legal goal must be based on that evidence. Far too many times I have seen referees misjudge plays in and around the goal crease when they remained stationary in the corner or kept an obstructed view without moving their feet. Had it not been for LaRues quick reaction this could have been just another one of those unfortunate times. On the play Travis Hamonics shot from the point was deflected by Carl Gunnarsson and picked up behind the goal line half way to the corner by Ryan Strome. This altered puck position forced the referee to retreat to the corner just ahead of the goal line. Strome then threw the puck to the front of the net and it was redirected by Anders Lee between Berniers pads. Rather than remain in the corner, Referee LaRue read the situation and reacted without hesitation by sprinting to the net on angle that allowed him to avoid Nazim Kadri and Ryan Strome. En route to the net the refs inability to immediately locate the puck, along with his instinct and experience might have caused him to think the puck was underneath Jonathan Bernier. LaRues patience with the whistle and his quick footed attack toward the net to locate the puck behind Bernier resulted in the correct call to allow the goal scored by Anders Lee to stand. In this situation the referee demonstrated a text book attack of the net in order to render the correct call. Sean Smith Raiders Jersey . 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Blues skipper Terry announced earlier in the year that he would leave the club at the end of this season, after failing to agree a new deal.Speaking on Sky Sports Now, Sidwell thinks Terrys experience is invaluable, and that Conte should seek to extend the 35-year olds 18-year career with the club. Italy head coach Antonio Conte is joining Chelsea this summer The main one is John Terry - theres no doubt Conte will have a chat with him, first and foremost, to see what his thoughts are, said Sidwell, who spent the 2007-08 season at Stamford Bridge.You know what youre going to get from him. Hes a leader on the pitch, and always puts himself on the line with the club. The thing you wonder with John is, what are they going to offer?Of course hes still good enough. Last year he was fantastic - he had Matic in front of him, but this year, Matic has not been at his best, which has left John a little exposed.Hes one of the better centre-halves in the country, theres been talk of having him back in the England squad for the Euros. Contes Chelsea to-do list What does new Chelsea boss need to sort first? Sidwell is expecting Conte to offer Chelsea something similar to former manager Jose Mourinho, who was sacked in December. Otis Sistrunk Raiders Jersey. .The Brighton midfielder, however, believes the Chelsea players did Mourinho no favours earlier in the season, and has fears the same could happen to Conte if things do not go the teams way.Hes quite similar to Jose. Hes very meticulous and demands a lot from his players. The only thing that worries me with the set of players is that a lot of them just downed their tools with Mourinho, added Sidwell. Sidwell (left) believes John Terry (right) could still play a crucial role for Chelsea Whos to say theyre not going to do that next year when this man is in charge? When he demands things, drags people off at half-time in big games, or makes statements?Its going to be similar to what Mourinho demanded. Its down to the players to adapt to that and prove their worth in the team. I dont think he will take any prisoners along the way. Also See: Contes Chelsea will win title Ba: Terry should come to China Costa to Atletico Chelsea interested in Pjanic NFL Jerseys China cheap jerseys ' ' '