Detroit Red Wings players Jimmy Howard, Justin Abdelkader and Anthony Mantha and coach Jeff Blashill answer questions ON Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Staples Center. Video by Helene St. James/DFP
LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Howard laughs about it, Justin Abdelkader figures it’s in his favor, and coach Jeff Blashill sometimes uses it just to buy a little time.
When NHL general managers meet next week, starting Monday in Boca Raton, Fla., goaltender interference is expected to be among the hotter issues. Specifically: What is it, actually?
“None of us know any more, to be honest with you,” Howard said Thursday.