just listened to Peter's post game audio. some pecker head asked him about the slashing non-call and whether he learned something? Peters really didn't understand the question and the goof said, did you learn that no matter how bad a refs call is you shouldn't be saying anything or yapping to the ref which resulted in a bench minor. Peters sounded like WTF and just said yes then moved on.
most of these press guys are just morons. is it any wonder they say and write what they do? problem is many fans for whatever reason, whether they don't know anything about the sport, can't think for themselves or are just plain stupid, believe it and go on to repeat what they hear and read because they believe these hacks are hockey writers after all and therefore knowledgeable authorities that should know. unfortunately they tend to have power to shape and form fans and in some cases have a great impact on the careers of athletes who have dreamed since they were kids and worked hard for those dreams.
BoomBoom is right. they do it to get attention and to maintain their pathetic little jobs and it works. TRUTH is irrelevant to these guys. it's truly unethical and immoral IMO. it's all a lie. very few of these guys are honest straight shooters who have pride and recognise the power of words.
you see it all the time here at HF when it's clear posters post things that show they obviously never watch a player or team. their opinions are based on what they heard and they adamantly defend their position.
I certainly don't mind different opinions and in fact welcome them but sheeple repeating narratives without thinking for themselves really irks me. it happens in politics all the time which is infinitely more important and dangerous.
....just a real pet peeve *this rant isn't just about Semin* it has happened to many athletes and coaches, etc.. it's amazing what these simple little people can do that has the ability to have serious consequences on athletes aspirations and lives. ultimately it's really about the stupidity of consumer, the fan. Forslund and a little twit like Tripp Tracy should realize that what they do has a great influence on many people not to mention a lot of money being involved. It's really getting hard to listen to that broadcast and others aren't much better. it takes away from the experience for me personally. I wish these guys were more professional rather than company patsies and bad entertainers. I want to be entertained by the game not their ramblings and drivel about it.
I guess that's enough and I'll stop there.
/rant
