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Can confirm. Live in Central Illinois and it's blues nation around here these past few weeks.At this point Illinois probably has more people rooting for the Blues. Even with Chicago included.
Can confirm. Live in Central Illinois and it's blues nation around here these past few weeks.At this point Illinois probably has more people rooting for the Blues. Even with Chicago included.
Plus they have class unlike BostonIf we win let’s just enjoy it. Why do we need to gloat over fans of other teams? Winning is reward enough.
I can't be the only person who just submitted a vacation request.
I said this last night. I expect this to be called 99% of the time but Bozak was stopping on the puck, Accari was gliding backwards off the wall, and he even looked over his shoulder so he had to see Bozak coming. I felt in the moment that he was trying to sell a call, especially with how he laid on the ice looking at the ref, I’m just glad that the ref didn’t bite. In fact, I heard Brian Burke say this morning that the ref said after the game that he saw the whole thing and didn’t believe it warranted a call.There's a pretty legit argument with the rulebook that it shouldn't have been called a trip
It was an accidental trip after a completed play.I said this last night. I expect this to be called 99% of the time but Bozak was stopping on the puck, Accari was gliding backwards off the wall, and he even looked over his shoulder so he had to see Bozak coming. I felt in the moment that he was trying to sell a call, especially with how he laid on the ice looking at the ref, I’m just glad that the ref didn’t bite. In fact, I heard Brian Burke say this morning that the ref said after the game that he saw the whole thing and didn’t believe it warranted a call.
I said this last night. I expect this to be called 99% of the time but Bozak was stopping on the puck, Accari was gliding backwards off the wall, and he even looked over his shoulder so he had to see Bozak coming. I felt in the moment that he was trying to sell a call, especially with how he laid on the ice looking at the ref, I’m just glad that the ref didn’t bite. In fact, I heard Brian Burke say this morning that the ref said after the game that he saw the whole thing and didn’t believe it warranted a call.
Because the vocal minority in todays world with how the media is always gets the most attention.Why are experienced hockey people like Cassidy and Neely calling it a slewfoot, when there was only contact to the back of his leg? I always thought a slewfoot requires pushing the player backwards over the leg/foot behind, simultaneously taking out his skate. I’m questioning whether I ever knew the definition of a slewfoot, or are those guys just that out of their minds?
I am not familiar with any of this? If it’s sarcasm I apologize...is he media head? I need to know more!!!
Why are experienced hockey people like Cassidy and Neely calling it a slewfoot, when there was only contact to the back of his leg? I always thought a slewfoot requires pushing the player backwards over the leg/foot behind, simultaneously taking out his skate. I’m questioning whether I ever knew the definition of a slewfoot, or are those guys just that out of their minds?
52.1 | Slew-footing - Slew-footing is the act of a player or goalkeeper using his leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent's feet from under him, or pushes an opponent's upper body backward with an arm or elbow, and at the same time with a forward motion of his leg, knocks or kicks the opponent's feet from under him, causing him to fall violently to the ice. |
52.2 | Match Penalty - Any player or goalkeeper who is guilty of slew-footing shall be assessed a match penalty. |
52.3 | Fines and Suspensions - There are no specified fines or suspensions for roughing, however, supplementary discipline can be applied by the Commissioner at his discretion (refer to Rule 28). |
Here's the Bruce Cassidy pity party if anyone's interested.
I can't believe Pietrangelo isn't getting called in for a hearing for steering McAvoy into DeBrusk and causing an alleged headshot.Bruins fans will be screaming "HEADSHOT!!" and then realize "oh....nevermind..."
In an alternate universe, George Parros issues a DoPS video explaining why there is no suspension for Barbashev, but that Cassidy has been suspended for the remainder of the series for his comments criticizing officials. All while wearing a polo shirt with a Blues logo on it.Based on past similar comments from other coaches, Cassidy should draw a fine for this. No, I'm not holding my breath on that one.
I can't believe Pietrangelo isn't getting called in for a hearing for steering McAvoy into DeBrusk and causing an alleged headshot.
Agreed.If we win this thing, Binny should absolutely be in the conversation for Conn Smythe. I don’t care if the numbers are middle of the road. He’s been clutch as hell at the biggest moments.
Binnington stole one tonight. I don’t think he’s getting nervous.
Disagree, this team will be the winning team in Game 6 or Game 7, playing in Boston for these guys & Binnington isn't any worse then playing in Winnipeg or San Jose. They will either close it out Sunday, or respond and close it out Wednesday. This is the most bend but never break, f***ing relentless team I have ever seen, they will not be denied.If we don’t win Sunday we are ****ed we aren’t winning in Boston we need to win at homecoming I don’t care how
Ill listen to people whine about it for years as long as we win a cup. Bad calls are going both ways. Difference is Blues keep playing. Boston embellishes and cries for a whistle and when they stop to do all that and the Blues score, suddenly its a national travesty. Boston did it to themselves.Man, I wish Carolina would’ve beat Boston so we wouldn’t have to hear about this for the rest of eternity
I would say Illinois is close to split, I'm a Blues fan in IL and have noticed a lot more Blues gear sprouting up as the last 2 series have worn on.I think this map is probably a pretty accurate representation of everyone's rooting interest in the cup finals:
Same here, also Central Illinois.Can confirm. Live in Central Illinois and it's blues nation around here these past few weeks.