Why was is controversial in Brett Hull's OT Goal in 1999 Stanley Cup Finals?

Question

Why was is controversial in Brett Hull's OT Goal in 1999 Stanley Cup Finals?

Answer 1

Video replay showed that Hull's skate was in the crease, which the Sabres argued was a violation of a rule then in effect that disallowed goals if an offensive player was in the goal crease. However, the rule stated that a player can enter the crease, as long as he has control of the puck. The legality of the goal is still debated, and it is arguably the most disputed Cup-winning goal in NHL history



from Valenciennes, north of France

Answer 2

His foot was in the crease, at the time it was against the rules. The dallas coach said something about a year ago that implied that at the time the goal shouldnt have counted but the zamboni doors opened and the stars swarmed the ice before the goal could have been reviewed.



There was no review during the game. only after the cup had been awarded did the nhl realize they made a mistake

Answer 3

At the time, a player being in the crease prior to the puck entering the crease was a potential grounds for disallowing a goal. Hull's skate was in the crease before the puck, but it was ruled that he was in possession of the puck, so the goal was good.



This video has a pretty good explanation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF_LRVuhNa4

Answer 4

It was controversial because his foot was in the crease. And it lost the game for my Sabres

Answer 5

His foot was in the crease. Huge no-no at the time.