GDT: Stanley Cup Final | Game #5 | Blues @ Bruins | "I guess we're the villains now?"

[RORbacon]

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.

 

[Rarename91]

If we win let’s just enjoy it. Why do we need to gloat over fans of other teams? Winning is reward enough.

Plus they have class unlike Boston

 

[TerminatorBlue]

Please win this Sunday, I don't think we would win game 7 in Boston...not after all that.

 

[DoubleK81]

I can't be the only person who just submitted a vacation request.

My work requires a master bid for vacation time at the end of the previous year. I scheduled one for next week planning on being in Vegas for WSOP, but i'm definitely staying in town for this.

 

[bluesfan94]

There's a pretty legit argument with the rulebook that it shouldn't have been called a trip

 

[MissouriMook]

There's a pretty legit argument with the rulebook that it shouldn't have been called a trip

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.

 

[bluesfan94]

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.

It was an accidental trip after a completed play.

 

[TerminatorBlue]

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.

100%....He almost does a complete back flip falling down.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

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?

 

[KingBran]

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?

Because the vocal minority in todays world with how the media is always gets the most attention.

 

[CoMoBlues]

I am not familiar with any of this? If it’s sarcasm I apologize...is he media head? I need to know more!!!

No sarcasm there. He’s a broadcaster or podcaster from the boston area, who ripped a female host on his own outlet for her looks as she gets older basically. She was pissed and rightfully so. He tries to play his mysogany off as a shtick, but I ain’t buying it.

 

[Instl]

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?

Just FYI

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).

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[Ted Hoffman]

Here's the Bruce Cassidy pity party if anyone's interested.

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.

Bruins fans will be screaming "HEADSHOT!!" and then realize "oh....nevermind..."

I can't believe Pietrangelo isn't getting called in for a hearing for steering McAvoy into DeBrusk and causing an alleged headshot.

 

[mk80]

I didn't get a chance to post last night.

I guess we are really the villains now especially after the Bozak no cal. In all fairness I would have called a trip there if I was the referee, but who cares take the breaks as they come, if the roles were reversed we'd be pissed, and Boston would be ecstatic today.

As far as being the villains, or Bruins fans thinking we're a dirty team. I don't one bit about what think, they can label us the dirtiest team in hockey if they want to as long we're standing on the ice lifting the cup after the series is over!

 

[MissouriMook]

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.

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.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Man, I wish Carolina would’ve beat Boston so we wouldn’t have to hear about this for the rest of eternity

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Cassidy and Neely should really quit crying. Grow up, guys.

Krug's 100-foot skate'n'charge didn't draw a call, but it knocked Thomas out of the series.

The non-call on that one was inexcusable.

Karma has come home to roost for Boston. The Bruins history is littered with dangerous stunts.

I saw Bruin posts saluting that Krug hit.

Sorry, Don Cherry, but I don't buy your mythical impressions of the Bruins. Such baloney.

 

[Instl]

Isn't it possible to create a post-game thread for this, rather than extending the GDT to almost 70 pages?

 

[LGB51]

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.

Agreed.

 

[LGB51]

Binnington stole one tonight. I don’t think he’s getting nervous.

I know I'm a little gushy but it really is great having you and the rest of the return HF Blues back for this.

 

[LGB51]

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

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.

 

[KingBran]

Man, I wish Carolina would’ve beat Boston so we wouldn’t have to hear about this for the rest of eternity

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.

Atlanta Braves fans still cry about the "Infield Fly" vs the Cardinals. If you don't know what I am taking about look it up.

We know Saints fans will cry forever about the call vs LA.

All of them justified. But people move on.

 

[LGB51]

I think this map is probably a pretty accurate representation of everyone's rooting interest in the cup finals:

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.

 

[LGB51]

Can confirm. Live in Central Illinois and it's blues nation around here these past few weeks.

Same here, also Central Illinois.

 

[LGB51]

Barbashev suspended for game 6, but not even a call from the DOPS to Marchand for trying to injure Tarasenko at the knees.