Around the League XL: Games 7

[Blackhawkswincup]

Pirri was absolutely atrocious

Every pass from him was not even close

Should have dressed Gusev

 

[TLEH]

The difference was Hossa actually committed a penalty and a 5 min major was not out of the question for the infraction.

I agree with your premise that good teams overcome but you can’t argue that was a pretty ****ing awful call that probably ended up changing the outcome of the game and the series.

To me, it doesn't really matter if you committed the penalty or not. Bad calls happen all the time. It was an awful call and they took advantage. If Vegas kills that off, or only allows 1 goal, IDK like a NORMAL team. I agree it was a terrible call. I'd be mad. I don't think the refs deserve to be fired.

 

[TLEH]

by the way: cross checking penalties that result in injury are an automatic 5 minutes. I'm more inclined to say that was an accident but I see a crosscheck maybe 2, and an injury. Bottom line. They imploded.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

The refs deserve blame absolutely.

So does Vegas for possibly an all-time worst five minute penalty kill showing.

I mean, holy cow.... I think four random AHLers might've allowed less than four goals in five minutes against an NHL squad.

 

[ndgt10]

The refs deserve blame absolutely.

So does Vegas for possibly an all-time worst five minute penalty kill showing.

I mean, holy cow.... I think four random AHLers might've allowed less than four goals in five minutes against an NHL squad.

Sharks were fired up. Nobody was stopping that PP

 

[KWP]

Couture.
LaBanc.
Hertl.
Clutch^3.
Not a fan of either club but talk about coming back from the dead. That game WAS over ... til ...
Never seen anything equal that PP in many MANY years of watching hockey.

 

[Pez68]

A five minute power play is probably the biggest momentum changer in the entire game of hockey. You can't just knee-jerk hand one out because a guy got hurt in a freak accident. It COMPLETELY changed the momentum of that game. The game was over. The 5 minute major gave San Jose the ONLY real chance they had to come back in this game. The fact that it really wasn't even a penalty makes it even worse. There wasn't even an arm up at any point...

Those downplaying this call are out to lunch. It is the biggest blunder by officials I have ever witnessed in a game, hands down.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

A five minute power play is probably the biggest momentum changer in the entire game of hockey. You can't just knee-jerk hand one out because a guy got hurt in a freak accident. It COMPLETELY changed the momentum of that game. The game was over. The 5 minute major gave San Jose the ONLY real chance they had to come back in this game. The fact that it really wasn't even a penalty makes it even worse. There wasn't even an arm up at any point...

Those downplaying this call are out to lunch. It is the biggest blunder by officials I have ever witnessed in a game, hands down.

Not to mention Eakin a key cog of Vegas team was thrown out of game so they were playing without him rest of 3rd (Including 5 min PK) and OT

To me its the 3rd biggest blunder

1) Non call on Hull in crease (The rule of time should have been no-goal)
2) The game in which Jets threw puck into crease and it was ruled goal and then somehow video replay confirmed it and Hawks went nuts losing game on a puck that wasn't ever in net

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Also those saying "Its a cross check" are nuts as well because we see this same play on almost every faceoff

If you want refs to call this your talking 20-25 cross checking penalties a game

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

At this point I have come to fear that Blues are making it to Finals vs this West field

Isles are my pick from what is left in East though I wont be shocked if B's go on roll

Would love Jackets or Hurricanes but don't think they have it in them to go all the way

Blues vs Islanders is sadly what I see as final. In that case go Isles!

 

[Kevin Musto]

Absolutely tragic. Imagine being a Vegas fan for years and then losing in the play offs like this

 

[Cowch]

I didnt realize people hate the sharks so much, and/or love Vegas. I'm indifferent, but I can't help but root for older dudes who have struggled for years.

 

[BK]

Also those saying "Its a cross check" are nuts as well because we see this same play on almost every faceoff

If you want refs to call this your talking 20-25 cross checking penalties a game

FYI, that is a cross check.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

That’s so, so, so bad.

 

[Cowch]

Diving into it a bit more, the rhetoric of this game is ridiculous. Pavelski didn't just fall down and start bleeding for no reason. And let's not forget the Knights were up 3-1. Sure is a lot of blaming from Vegas rn, but they need to look in the mirror.

 

[CallMeShaft]

This loss hurts me more than the Campoli nonsense and the OT loss to the Kings. If there's any silver lining in this gutting loss, it's that I know for a fact I love this team more than I ever loved the Blackhawks.

#traitor

 

[Cowch]

#traitor

Talk about a hot take. That kings loss was brutal af and it was the WCF no less.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Its not unusual for people in a city with no team to switch when they actually get a team

+ Until Hawks/Vegas conflict with each other they may even get away with that "I like both teams" nonsense

But moment Hawks play Vegas and stakes are high then person will need to choose if they want to stand with loyalty like House Morment or turn away and run like House Glover!

 

[CallMeShaft]

Talk about a hot take. That kings loss was brutal af and it was the WCF no less.

That game 7 VS the Kings still hurts.




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[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Diving into it a bit more, the rhetoric of this game is ridiculous. Pavelski didn't just fall down and start bleeding for no reason. And let's not forget the Knights were up 3-1. Sure is a lot of blaming from Vegas rn, but they need to look in the mirror.

The Sharks definitely made their own luck in games 6+7 but good lord that is not how a playoff series should end.

 

[TLEH]

Buddy I’m not sure what to tell you. It’s a tough call. By the rules it’s right. Cross check with an injury. That’s 5. Am I calling that? Probably not in hindsight but in the moment I might have? It seemed rather brutal until everyone saw the replay. Guess who don’t have replays.

If you wanna argue for reviewing it before you throw guys out then I like that.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The f***ing Blues might go to the Stanley Cup now. Ugh.

 

[CallMeShaft]

The ****ing Blues might go to the Stanley Cup now. Ugh.

Worst part of the Knights losing IMO. An injury riddled Sharks team won't be coming out of the West. It'll be a central team, and Blues look like the likely option right now.

 

[CCook37]

Vegas got hosed. bad

 

[CCook37]

How does Vegas lose over nonsense.