What Player Makes the Best Coach -- Referee, too?

Happy Mother's Day -- you're not a mother? Wish your wife a happy day for me? If that doesn't fit, wish your mother a happy day!

Barry Melrose, whom I am a fan of, is telling it like it is prior to this weekend's hockey. He makes some very good points. Among those good points has to do with, "What type of player makes the best coach?" Listen to his answer and tell me if it's the same guy who makes the best referee.

Most guys say that referee's are usually goons or goalies (I was neither). When I look at the characteristics of the elite level referee, I do see some of the same characteristics Barry mentions.

Food for thought...