Post-Game Talk: Talbezina

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I'll say it.

Hitchcock calling out the refs had the opposite effect of what he intended it to have.

I think that's more of larger issue the NHL has in how it cannot manage their officials with any competence.

Again, a 3rd party needs to take over the job of officiating for the league, so problems will actually be addressed.

 

[joestevens29]

So what is your guy's take on the McDavid cross check into the boards? I mean the initial puck battle was fine. But their was zero need to shove him in the back when he was in that vulnerable of a position. At the very least that warrants a boarding call. I feel like NHL reffing has only become worse in recent years, there is no consistency, and the ref was right there and had a clear view of the entire play. The whole preferential treatment of star players is not something I'm on board with, but a penalty is a penalty (or even a major imo). If that was a 4th line plug, it should still be a call.

McDavid didn't do himself any favours either. He appears to turn at the wrong time, although it still should've been a penalty.

I'll say it.

Hitchcock calling out the refs had the opposite effect of what he intended it to have.

It's really no better or worse than what it was. It's also not really any better or worse if you watch other teams as well.

The NHL refs aren't very good period. They still do makeup calls to even things out at times, they still miss obvious stuff right in front of them.

But what really is the solution? The current system allows the better refs to ref longer into the playoffs. It's also not like there is a dozen guys that are better sitting around at home waiting for a job,

 

[Hopelesslucicfan]

I'll say it.

Hitchcock calling out the refs had the opposite effect of what he intended it to have.

Which is bullshit. Nobody is allowed to draw attention to the god awful refs or the refs are going to get even worse.

Sure would be nice to have some accountability in this league.

 

[McShogun99]

I did like him more yesterday. Seemed to not get caught out of position as much and wasn't going down as quickly as usual either.

Although like someone mentioned on the broadcast he made the first few saves and some big ones and seemed dialed in right from the start.

That’s the thing with Talbot. You know right off the bat in a game if he’s on or off. He usually stays pretty solid all game if he has a good start.

 

[oXo Cube]

It's really no better or worse than what it was. It's also not really any better or worse if you watch other teams as well.

These things are all opinion of course but I don't agree with this take. It was bad before of course but by my eye it's been noticeably worse since that presser.

I guess there are stats for that somewhere.

 

[The Gnome]

McDavid didn't do himself any favours either. He appears to turn at the wrong time, although it still should've been a penalty.
It's really no better or worse than what it was. It's also not really any better or worse if you watch other teams as well.

The NHL refs aren't very good period. They still do makeup calls to even things out at times, they still miss obvious stuff right in front of them.

But what really is the solution? The current system allows the better refs to ref longer into the playoffs. It's also not like there is a dozen guys that are better sitting around at home waiting for a job,

He didn't exactly set himself up for success on that play, but regardless, it should have been boarding imo.

 

[McShogun99]

I'll say it.

Hitchcock calling out the refs had the opposite effect of what he intended it to have.

He pissed off the teferee’s Union. We’re going to get screwed for the rest of the year.

 

[McNuge]

He pissed off the teferee’s Union. We’re going to get screwed for the rest of the year.

We were already getting shafted. Seems like the calls are no different than before he called them out.

 

[Messrules11]

How about Draisaitl turtling again? That’s twice now he’s taken ‘punches’ in the head and done nothing. The worst part was him burying his head for 5 minutes. I get that it was Getzlaf but Draisaitl isn’t a small guy himself. Grow a set already

 

[joestevens29]

How about Draisaitl turtling again? That’s twice now he’s taken ‘punches’ in the head and done nothing. The worst part was him burying his head for 5 minutes. I get that it was Getzlaf but Draisaitl isn’t a small guy himself. Grow a set already

He started with Henrique earlier in the game and Getzlaf was coming over to make sure he smartens up. I'm fine with guys standing up, but you give three cross checks to a guy and someone is coming over to you.

 

[Messrules11]

He started with Henrique earlier in the game and Getzlaf was coming over to make sure he smartens up. I'm fine with guys standing up, but you give three cross checks to a guy and someone is coming over to you.

Oh I agree. What I didn’t like was Draisaitl burying his head in Getzlafs chest like a coward. Be a man for Christ sakes

 

[joestevens29]

Oh I agree. What I didn’t like was Draisaitl burying his head in Getzlafs chest like a coward. Be a man for Christ sakes

Not even Getzlaf, he turns away from much smaller and scary guys. Why couldn't he stay with Henrique? Why did Nurse have to bulldoze him over?

You want to turn away from Getz I somewhat get it, but Henrique?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Not even Getzlaf, he turns away from much smaller and scary guys. Why couldn't he stay with Henrique? Why did Nurse have to bulldoze him over?

You want to turn away from Getz I somewhat get it, but Henrique?

Hyperbole much?

 

[joestevens29]

Hyperbole much?

Did you not see him go flying?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Did you not see him go flying?

Did you not see the dive that was rated a solid 10/10? Nurse barely touched him.

Yeah a picture.... Good job, now watch the video of it.

 

[joestevens29]

Did you not see the dive that was rated a solid 10/10? Nurse barely touched him.

Even if it was a dive, why the hell did Nurse have to stand up for LD against Henrique?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Even if it was a dive, why the hell did Nurse have to stand up for LD against Henrique?

Cause he can, that's what teammates do?

I bet you wish we played like we did against the kings, where no one stood up for eachother or had any fight in them.

 

[joestevens29]

Cause he can, that's what teammates do?

And then that's what teammates do when Getz stepped up. This really isn't rocket science.

You sit there and cross check a guy three times, someone will come your way later on.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

And then that's what teammates do when Getz stepped up. This really isn't rocket science.

You sit there and cross check a guy three times, someone will come your way later on.

I have no problem with what getzlaf did, or with what Draisaitl did.

 

[Messrules11]

I have no problem with what getzlaf did, or with what Draisaitl did.

You like that Draisaitl turtles?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

You like that Draisaitl turtles?

Why should he fight getzlaf there? I would rather our 2nd best player stay on the ice to score goals.

 

[Messrules11]

Getzaf is one of their best players so who cares? It’s a fair trade-off. I would rather of seen a fight there for many reasons

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Getzaf is one of their best players so who cares? It’s a fair trade-off. I would rather of seen a fight there for many reasons

Getzlaf has no problem dodging fights where he might lose, so I don't see why you have an issue with Draisaitl doing it.

 

[oilynutz]

Getzaf is one of their best players so who cares? It’s a fair trade-off. I would rather of seen a fight there for many reasons

Nothing good would come out of a fight there

 

[Messrules11]

Getzlaf has no problem dodging fights where he might lose, so I don't see why you have an issue with Draisaitl doing it.

In one post you say we had no fight against LA, now you say tuck tail and run. So which is it? Contradict yourself much?