<p>On the latest #RefsPodcast: </p><ul><li>Nashville Predators forward Michael Bunting tips a shot into the net vs. the New York Rangers that was just a bit high... but presented an opportunity for some technological enhancements</li><li>Boston Bruins blueliner Nikita Zadorov took out Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who left the game shortly after. Did it deserve a penalty? Or something more?</li><li>A scary hit from New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon took out Tyler Bertuzzi of the Detroit Red Wings. Dillon picked up a penalty and a fine, but was that enough for this high elbow?</li><li>Also, we check in with The Athletic's Rules Court to break down some of their latest suggestions on changes to the NHL rulebook -- including one likely controversial take on penalty shots. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Clear your calendars! Oilers fans—imagine spending a week in the sun with Edmonton legends! The <strong>Edmonton Hockey Legends Cruise 2026 </strong>sails <strong>July 17–24, 2026 </strong>aboard Royal Caribbean’s <em>Navigator of the Seas</em>, cruising the Mexican Riviera.</p><p>On board: <strong>Jason Strudwick, Bill Ranford, Ron Low, Gene Principe, Jack Michaels, Kelly Buchberger, and Louie DeBrusk</strong>.</p><p>You’ll get <strong>meet & greets, hot-stove sessions, Q&A panels, autographs</strong>, and a chance to <strong>watch the World Cup Final at sea</strong> with the legends. <strong>Cabins start at $2,399 CAD</strong>, and it’s just a <strong>$500 deposit</strong> to lock it in.</p><p><strong>Book at</strong> <strong>cast.tours/edmonton</strong> and use promo code <strong>REFS2026</strong> for <strong>$100 off per person</strong>—again, that’s <strong>cast.tours/edmonton</strong> - promo code <strong>REFS2026</strong> - to save <strong>$100 per guest</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="http://scoutingtherefs.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">scoutingtherefs.com</a> and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads. Email us your questions - [email protected]</p><p>Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/refspodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> #RefsPodcast</a></p><p>The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
