been noticing the last few games i've watched on tv that there's been a plethra of penalties called in these games. I wonder if this is due to just the start of the season and players getting used to things, or if the officials have been told to come down even harder on the players.

The inpact either way will have a huge part on the power play and penatly kill units. Maybe this is normal, i just personally dont remember seasons starting out with so many penatly's.

anyone have any thoughts on this matter?