Embellishing is an issue in the NHL, and something that should be called more often. As a fan of football, one of the most damaging things to the appeal to the sport is watching players writhe around on the ground like they've been shot after experiencing a light breeze while being in the near proximity of an opposing player. Penalties and free kicks in football have such a significant impact on the game that players are encouraged to take dives to get important game-changing calls. Hockey needs to make sure that it doesn't follow the same dark path that football is currently at. Embellishment is detrimental to the integrity of the game, but also the pace of the game. I love football and hockey for thier continuous play, and fishing for penalties bogs it down. Continous action is the most appealing part of both of these sports, and hockey has the upper hand in entertainment value due to its stricter culture o embellishment.