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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. Cheap Rodney Gunter Jersey .ca. Hi Kerry, I follow CMon Ref faithfully and I couldnt help but notice the classic example in your last two columns where a large number of fans are quick to recite the rule book when a call goes in their teams favour - and equally as quick to pass off the written rule as nitpicky when a potential call would go against their team. My question has to do with the rules - when theyre applied, bent, or even ignored by officials. During Thursdays Pens-Flyers game, Simon Despres laid a questionable hit on Sean Couturier and was penalized. Phillys R.J. Umberger then challenged Despres resulting in a tussle. So we end up with five and two to Despres, and five to Umberger with Philly going to the power play. Obviously, Despres knew he was going to have to answer since players are expected to fight even after clean hits, but why would Umberger not be given an instigator minor based on the written rule (obvious retribution for a previous incident in the game)? Not that Im a fan of this rule, and I do like a good scrap, but if the league is trying to get the fighting out, and thats basically the purpose of the rule, why would they not use it? Thanks, Art Goddard - Edmonton --- Art, Thank you very much for your loyal following of Cmon Ref. I read most of the blogger comments and have to agree that fans often interpret or apply the rules to their teams advantage. The referees are directed by the Officiating and Hockey Operations Departments to apply an expected standard of enforcement for each rule. The literal interpretation of the written word can sometimes vary from what is expected. The instigator rule is one that is usually applied with a very loose standard. To be perfectly honest, it is very seldom applied unless blatantly obvious. R.J. Umberger engaged Simon Despres from close proximity following the hit on Sean Couturier and as result of Despres awareness and quick response with his gloves off, Umberger avoided being assessed an instigator penalty. You hit the nail on the head, Art when you stated that Despres knew he was going to have to answer the bell. Umberger did not have to travel an extended distance to engage Despres; nor did he throw the first punch or drop his gloves first. Instead a two-handed push by R.J. with his gloves into Despres chest sounded the bell. Despres immediately dropped his gloves, grabbed onto Umbergers jersey and the fight was on. Even though the fight was initiated in retribution for the hit on Coutouier, the events as I described here did not cross the line for the refs to apply the instigator penalty. It needs to be much more obvious than this event. given the standard that is seldom applied. Cheap Kurt Warner Jersey . Algeria led 3-0 at halftime, but withstood a stronger South Korean second half performance to claim its first World Cup win since 1982 and move into second place in Group H with one match left to play. Defeat for South Korea means it must now beat already-qualified Belgium to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout stages. Cheap Haason Reddick Jersey . - Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has nothing but good problems right now. http://www.cheapcardinalsjerseyselite.com/ .com) - Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard notched a win, while second-seeded two-time champion Ana Ivanovic, third- seeded Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova and fifth seed Sabine Lisicki all exited the draw at the Generali Ladies Linz tennis event.Bengals cornerback Leon Hall is happy with his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and expects to be ready for the start of training camp in July. Hall joined Bengals teammates for a voluntary workout on Monday. Hes got his mobility back and is on schedule to be ready for the season. CINCINNATI - Bengals cornerback Leon Hall is happy with his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and expects to be ready for the start of training camp in July. Hall joined Bengals teammates for a voluntary wworkout on Monday. Cheap Arizona Cardinals Jerseys China. Hes got his mobility back and is on schedule to be ready for the season. Hall tore his right Achilles tendon on Oct. 20 at Detroit. Its the second time hes made such a comeback. He tore his left Achilles tendon late in the 2011 season but was back for the start of training camp the next year, regaining his status as Cincinnatis top cornerback. The Bengals defence finished third in the league last season but will likely be a focus in the draft this week. Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys Cheap Braves Jerseys Cheap Orioles Jerseys Cheap Red Sox Jerseys Cheap Cubs Jerseys Cheap White Sox Jerseys Cheap Reds Jerseys Cheap Indians Jerseys Cheap Rockies Jerseys Cheap Tigers Jerseys Cheap Astros Jerseys Cheap Royals Jerseys Cheap Angels Jerseys Cheap Dodgers Jerseys Cheap Marlins Jerseys ' ' '