In an unexpected turn of events during last night's Boston Bruins game, the seasoned commentator Jack Edwards could not hold back his frustration. Known for his passionate and often polarizing commentary, Edwards branded referee Steve Kozari a coward for his handling of a penalty call against Bruins' defenseman Charlie McAvoy. The incident, which was captured in Edwards' commentary, highlights his frustration as he watched McAvoy unsuccessfully seek an explanation from Kozari, who was quick to leave the ice. <q>McAvoy is seeking an explanation from Steve Kozari, and Kozari is the first official to exit the ice, Edwards exclaimed. Coward!</q> This moment was widely shared on social media platforms, with the tweet capturing this outburst gaining tons of attention. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BarDown/status/1785477321194975430'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Tim Peel Shares his Opinion</h3> Adding to the controversy, Tim Peel, a former NHL referee with his own controversial past, expressed his disapproval of Edwards' comments through a post on X. Peel's criticism was poignant, noting that Edwards' attack on Kozari seemed personally distasteful, especially considering Kozari's recent injury and previous public interactions. <q>I think Jack Edwards may be having some health issues and I sympathize with that. But calling Referee #40 Steve Kozari a coward is despicable. Kozari was carried off on a stretcher 3 weeks ago in Pittsburg in a collision with Hayden Fleury of #GoBolts Last year he fat shamed Pat Maroon. Very sad Jack!</q> - Tim Peel on X <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TimCPeel20/status/1785492543997956531'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Social Media Debates</h3> The digital debate continued as reactions to Peel's post began to flood in, reminding the public of his dismissal from the NHL for a biased penalty call, as evident in the conversation threads on social media. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JohnHonore/status/1785500315258597814'> </a></blockquote></div> During the online debate, Peel defended his perspective against the backlash, highlighting the complexities of public figures commenting on each other's professional conduct and personal challenges. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/TimCPeel20/status/1785527114806018351'> </a></blockquote></div> This incident underscores the ongoing tensions within the NHL regarding officiating and commentary, sparking a broader discussion on professionalism and accountability in sports. As the debate rages on, the sports community remains divided on the lines between passionate commentary, personal attacks, and professional responsibility. As Seen on HockeyFeed - <a href='https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/tim-peel-fires-back-at-despicable-comment-from-jack-edwards' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Tim Peel fires back at «despicable» comment from Jack Edwards</a>