TSN Analyst Mike Johnson's Live Reaction to Sheldon Keefe's Game Ejection
Last night a controversial situation occurred involving the Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Vegas Golden Knights. During the game TSN analyst Mike Johnson reacted strangely to Sheldon Keefe's ejection.
Maple Leafs Head Coach Ejected After Controversial Call
Last night Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe was ejected after arguing a call made by the referees. Keefe after being ejected continued to debate with the referees on his way to the locker room.
Sheldon Keefe has been handed a game misconduct.
Shortly after the ejection TSN analyst who was calling the game Mike Johnson was shocked that Keefe had been ejected. Earlier in the night Johnson himself had complained about the officiating and suggested a plan of action the the Maple Leafs.
Johnson Suggests A Controversial Plan To The Maple Leafs Live On Air
Just a few minutes before Sheldon Keefe was ejected from the game TSN analyst Mike Johnson addressed the controversial officiating. Johnson in a joking manner suggested that the Maple Leafs should start diving to receive a make up call from the referees.
The reffing is so bad in this game that Mike Johnson is suggesting the Leafs should dive to generate a make up call on live TV
This is a wild scenario not seen often in professional sports. Generally, announcers are trained to be as impartial as possible. Johnson's comments show just how atrocious the officiating had gotten throughout the night that he broke that training.
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