None of this crap has worked going on many years . Hall has enough finally said something.someone in the game thread mentioned that Hall let the ref have it basically, and if that's true (and I believe it is) then it's no wonder he never catches a break. The players need to be more like McDavid and just suppress the hate and skate it off. Refs are a vindictive bunch, and they probably talk to each other and stand up for each other.
Officiating has gotten progressively worse since the league took their names off their jerseys and helped them escape accountability. I don't for a second think that was an accidental coincidence either. I'd love to see the names go back on just so the fans can easily know who they're yelling at.
From earlier in the season
https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-...hallenge--mediocre-arena-wi-fi-071253671.html
Considering he's probably being quite diplomatic in the media and is still kind of saying that the refs can't admit when they're wrong, there is probably some anger behind the scenes over all the bad calls this year.
Its important to remember that Officials always represent some nature of human bias. In most sports, most endeavors, its a poor idea to complain incessantly to those that can engage in some level of disciplinary action towards you.
Whether that be any authority. A judge, police officer, manager, supervisor, official, teacher, etc.
Engaging in the first instinct, to rant about treatment is very likely to begat more of that which you are complaining about.
The Oilers, for whatever reason, and I won't get into all of that on this topic, are a fairly unlikeable team and org within the NHL. We're the red headed step child of this league right now. Just the way it is.
Officials communicate, its a fraternity, and they are human, innately biased, and regardless of training, expertise, will go into games with preconceived agenda. Unfortunately its very much human nature to do so.
The last thing you want to do with authority figures, typically, is be whining, complaining incessantly, and blaming, reporting, finger pointing.
OK to state the case assertively but pick the spots. Rather than doing it too little its possible the Oilers have been calling out too much. I think at this point animosity exists between officials and this club. That's not what you want to instill.
I think they call them out, but I think its done way differently than you guys think.
Chia will no doubt let them know what he thinks, but it will be a private conversation that we will never hear about it. I would imagine lots of evidence will be included.
I agree there is always a basis, but when reviewable calls that should go our way aren't going are way then there is some major issues.
There is repercussions as well. As playoffs go on and teams are eliminated so are refs. Not exactly what fans like as a whole, but it is something
I think they call them out, but I think its done way differently than you guys think.
Chia will no doubt let them know what he thinks, but it will be a private conversation that we will never hear about it. I would imagine lots of evidence will be included.
Its important to remember that Officials always represent some nature of human bias. In most sports, most endeavors, its a poor idea to complain incessantly to those that can engage in some level of disciplinary action towards you.
Whether that be any authority. A judge, police officer, manager, supervisor, official, teacher, etc.
Engaging in the first instinct, to rant about treatment is very likely to begat more of that which you are complaining about.
The Oilers, for whatever reason, and I won't get into all of that on this topic, are a fairly unlikeable team and org within the NHL. We're the red headed step child of this league right now. Just the way it is.
Officials communicate, its a fraternity, and they are human, innately biased, and regardless of training, expertise, will go into games with preconceived agenda. Unfortunately its very much human nature to do so.
The last thing you want to do with authority figures, typically, is be whining, complaining incessantly, and blaming, reporting, finger pointing.
OK to state the case assertively but pick the spots. Rather than doing it too little its possible the Oilers have been calling out too much. I think at this point animosity exists between officials and this club. That's not what you want to instill.
Just protest by not going out on the ice.
The idea the oilers have been on the wrong side of more calls than their opposition is both laughable and completely understandable when you consider we all want someone to blame for yet another awful season. Terry Jones' math at the beginning of this season is embarrassing enough and now he adds this "refs owe us points for next year"? Come on now.
These comments are found on every team's boards and just like everyone who gambles thinks their ahead, every team's fans think they're persecuted.
The idea the oilers have been on the wrong side of more calls than their opposition is both laughable and completely understandable when you consider we all want someone to blame for yet another awful season. Terry Jones' math at the beginning of this season is embarrassing enough and now he adds this "refs owe us points for next year"? Come on now.
These comments are found on every team's boards and just like everyone who gambles thinks their ahead, every team's fans think they're persecuted.