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Return of the Twirling Octopi?
It's possible that the ban on octopus twirling will be lifted for the Western Conference Finals, according to Helene St. James.
The Wings have been told rules are loosening up regarding twirling the octopus, so maybe, just maybe, Al Sobotka will get to make his moves again this round. The NHL threatened him with a $10,000 fine if he did so because debris comes off the slimy creatures and embeds itself in the ice.
I hope that ends up being true but I've made my opinion on the rule known from the start so that shouldn't come as a surprise.
