Are there any restrictions on blade curves by the NHL?

[bunnyman666 445]

I ask only because when I was a kid in the '80s, it seemed that every five minutes the refs in NHL was checking curves, and occasionally a player would get two minutes for an illegal curve. Now I see some curves that certainly would get some attention, yet I haven't seen a curve measurement check in forever. I vaguely remember a tool to measure the curve of the stick. I think it was three inches or something.

[MrData 93]

I think they scrapped the illegal curve rule, so NHL players can use what they want.

[bunnyman666 445]

I think they scrapped the illegal curve rule, so NHL players can use what they want.

I was wondering. Some of the curves I see are downright bizarre!!!! I know some I see these days wouldn't have passed back then.

I would think that with the emphasis on scoring, the illegal curve rule would have either been relaxed or scrapped altogether if it were still in place in the last few years.

[bunnyman666 445]

The plot thickens...

3/4" rings a bell. Thanx, Junkie!!!!

[Stewie 721]

Much better than a 3 inch curve. That'd be impressive

[hunterphfr 12]

Much better than a 3 inch curve. That'd be impressive

I think I had one of those on a ball hockey stick back in the 70s.

[AfftonDad 88]

Think of the toe drag you could do with an actual "hook" on the end. You wouldn't even need to roll your wrists. It would be tough to shoot with though.

[mcne0101 16]

Think of the toe drag you could do with an actual "hook" on the end. You wouldn't even need to roll your wrists. It would be tough to shoot with though.

You mean like Ryan O'Reilly's curve?

[syinx 139]

http://www.puckreport.com/2011/03/today-in-nhl-history-jason-spezzas.html

[norwood 1]

All those big toe curves like Ovie, Hossa, Bickle use are all illegal.

[Souldriver 64]

whats the restriction on shaving the blade? to not stab someone?