Around the NHL Part XII: Playoff Madness

[Ignatius]

Didn't watch the game but Hawks had 4PP & Ducks 2, were the refs fair?

The one time the Ducks had the lead, down 3-1 and scored three goals in 37 seconds, it seemed that the refs immediately took the whistles out and looked for an opportunity to call a game management penalty. Chicago got a PP from a laughable jersey tug penalty and scored. Off to OT.

I don't want to come across as a conspiracy guy but this is happening so frequently that it is difficult to not become cynical about such things.

 

[Shady Machine]

The one time the Ducks had the lead, down 3-1 and scored three goals in 37 seconds, it seemed that the refs immediately took the whistles out and looked for an opportunity to call a game management penalty. Chicago got a PP from a laughable jersey tug penalty and scored. Off to OT.

I don't want to come across as a conspiracy guy but this is happening so frequently that it is difficult to not become cynical about such things.

That's exactly what happened. The jersey tug is so ticky tacky. They don't call the obstruction thought neutral zone but grab onto the jersey for a split second and off to the box. I mean it's a penalty but when you let the other stuff go, you have to tell that go.

 

[titaniumexpose]

I'm glad I fell asleep and missed the last 3 periods. Still not happy, and to the person who said, "do the hawks ever lose in OT?". Just last year the Kings beat 'em in the WCF.

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

The one time the Ducks had the lead, down 3-1 and scored three goals in 37 seconds, it seemed that the refs immediately took the whistles out and looked for an opportunity to call a game management penalty. Chicago got a PP from a laughable jersey tug penalty and scored. Off to OT.

I don't want to come across as a conspiracy guy but this is happening so frequently that it is difficult to not become cynical about such things.

It's no secret that the league wants the Hawks and Rags in the SCF. Just watch how the games are reffed. It's a ****ing joke.

 

[plaidchuck]

Eh I still.want the hawks to win. Three cups in five years would be down right amazing in a cap league.

 

[NeedleInTheHay]

Eh I still.want the hawks to win. Three cups in five years would be down right amazing in a cap league.

Make that 6, LA has 2 and Boston has 1 since the first Chicago cup.

 

[td_ice]

Tic, tac, toe.

2-0 on the Stamkos goal.

 

[vodeni]

Tic, tac, toe.

2-0 on the Stamkos goal.

man watching that pp, makes me want tocchet see back again next year so bad.....

 

[td_ice]

This game has been kinda boring. Hoping the Rangers get a goal here to make it exciting.

 

[Penguinator]

Refs... Please don't ***k this, your beloved Rags already have the #penalties advantage... Again.

 

[td_ice]

I don't think either of these teams can beat Anaheim or Chicago.

I think for at least the second year in a row, the best two teams left play in the WCF. (probably third year in a row)

 

[Gold Diamond]

Eff the Rags. Bolts up 3-2. But don't count the Rongos out until they've lost 4.

 

[Penguinator]

I don't think either of these teams can beat Anaheim or Chicago.

I think for at least the second year in a row, the best two teams left play in the WCF.

I think the Bolts have more adaptability power than you think, behold the 'quality' of this win over the Rags after the other game's puck fest.

 

[td_ice]

I think the Bolts have more adaptability power than you think, behold the 'quality' of this win over the Rags after the other game's puck fest.

Possibly. It's tough to say, because it was against the Rangers who are a very good team, but imo, not in the class of the two West teams left.

But who knows, maybe the East gets in there and takes it this year. That's why they play the games.

 

[td_ice]

It is kinda interesting to see several Pens fans claim that the league has directed the refs to cheat for a specific team(s), especially when that is a label that HF conspiracy theorists have leveled against the Penguins for years.

Does the league cheat to manufacture a favorable TV ratings matchup? I dunno I don't see that. Do the refs suck? Yeah, but I don't think they are cheating.

 

[Penguinator]

It is kinda interesting to see several Pens fans claim that the league has directed the refs to cheat for a specific team(s), especially when that is a label that HF conspiracy theorists have leveled against the Penguins for years.

Does the league cheat to manufacture a favorable TV ratings matchup? I dunno I don't see that. Do the refs suck? Yeah, but I don't think they are cheating.

The name of the game, corruption brah, corruption.

That & don't piss'em off.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I hate TSN and their "Statistically speaking" articles, does a child write those?

I love how people were like "Lundqvist answered, now it's it's Bishop's turn..."

How do they like his response?

Suck a fat one rangers...finish this Tampa, don't pull a Penguins/Capitals.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

I think the Bolts have more adaptability power than you think, behold the 'quality' of this win over the Rags after the other game's puck fest.

Yzerman should win the GM award for the fantastic job he's done. That team can adapt to any and every team in the league it seems and it's how well he's built that team. So many guys are still developing too and on the roster.

 

[WayneSid9987]

The ref favoring a certain team cuz the league wants them to continue on is pure hogwash. Refs do, however, favor certain players/coaches. Big reason why they stuck it to the Pens this year was the treatment they were getting from the Pens and namely it's stars. Sid/Letang and a little Geno mixed in with Downie always yapping at them.

I do think the refs favor the Hawks and coach Q over the sometimes whiney Perry and Getzlaf.

 

[Asuna]

One more game Tampa Bay...one more game.

 

[crawz87]

Yea baby! Go Tampa! Now if the ducks can also win tonight, that would be great. I'm rooting for a Ducks-Tampa Final.

 

[Ugene Magic]

I don't think either of these teams can beat Anaheim or Chicago.

I think for at least the second year in a row, the best two teams left play in the WCF. (probably third year in a row)

The only angle I see with your point is if Tampa can withstand Anaheim's brute force. That's it. But can Anaheim keep up with that speed?

The Rangers still are not there, and it really comes down to certain high profile players being more or less non factors than they should be.

 

[cheesedanish87]

Seems like Disco can have the Buffalo job if he wants it.

I'd take it if i was him, they got a bright future, the worst part of there rebuild is over.

 

[Waffle Fries]

I think of all the teams with coaching vacancies, Buffalo is by far the worst possible fit for Bylsma.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Who in the world sees Bylsma, of all people, as a good fit in Buffalo? All he has to work with are promising, talented, young players. That's like his ****ing kryptonite.

The man is good at getting blood from a stone, so to speak, but he cannot for the life of him get the most out of talent.