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NHL Pulls Current Batch of “Tracking” Pucks

January 19, 2021 at 6:52 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 6 Comments

The NHL and its coaches and players are unhappy with one of its newest innovations. Microchipped “tracking” pucks, first introduced in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, were intended to bring the league into a new age of technological analysis. However, the current batch of pucks is different than those used seamlessly in the postseason – and people can tell.

NBC Sports reports that a number of players and coaches have complained to the league about the new pucks, which were finished differently than the playoff batch. This included Philadelphia Flyers head coach Alain Vigneault, who claimed the pucks “didn’t slide as well”, and Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who commented the pucks were “bouncing everywhere.” As a result, the NHL has announced that the pucks have been pulled from gameplay, beginning with Tuesday night’s contests. Pucks from last season will be used for the time being.

Fortunately, the league does expect that new tracking pucks will be ready for action soon. The new batch will also undergo testing before being rolled out. Puck tracking information has long been desired in the NHL and they will work hard to make sure they can get that data back as soon as possible.

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  1. jbordis

    5 years ago

    They sure pucked that up!

    Reply
    • Sheep8

      5 years ago

      Pucking morons!

      Reply
    • DarkSide830

      5 years ago

      Maroons!

      Reply
    • Ully

      5 years ago

      What in the puck!?!

      Reply
  2. KAR 120C

    5 years ago

    Reminds me of when they introduced those graphics to show the puck on the ice in the 90’s. Which were thankfully rejected.

    Reply
  3. metsie1

    5 years ago

    Leaving the blanking pucks alone!

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