The Great Canadian 2011-2012 NHL season discussion thread - Page 112

freeweed · #**2221** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 5:44 PM**

Just feel the need to point out that as of this morning, Ottawa is 1 point away from the division lead. Granted, Boston has 5 games in hand but still - who the hell predicted this one???

The_Architect · #**2222** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

Just feel the need to point out that as of this morning, Ottawa is 1 point away from the division lead. Granted, Boston has 5 games in hand but still - who the hell predicted this one???

It helps when you're given a goal while one of your players is literally using the goalie as a lazy boy.

freeweed · #**2223** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 9:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by The_Architect

It helps when you're given a goal while one of your players is literally using the goalie as a lazy boy.

Yeah, I gotta admit that this week was not my proudest in terms of reffing. First that goal, which almost certainly shouldn't have counted (I haven't seen enough footage to be 100% sure, but I'm 99% sure) - and then last night the Sharks got a goal waived off under pretty questionable circumstances.

2 bad calls that favour teams I cheer for. Normally I can shrug this sort of stuff off (bad calls go both ways all the time), but goaltender interference is something I take very seriously and it pisses me off how inconsistent the league is about it. Even when it favours "my" teams.

But then again I've always disliked goons like Lucic.

Ayreonaut · #**2224** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 9:27 PM**

The disallowed Sharks goal didn't change anything though.

freeweed · #**2225** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ayreonaut

The disallowed Sharks goal didn't change anything though.

Nope, but that doesn't change my opinion on it. Officiating is officiating, and rules are rules - it just stings (or helps) a little more if it DOES change anything.

Calgarian · #**2226** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 9:59 PM**

They should have video review of penalties or something. The one last night against the Sharks was BS, the Calgary defenseman was the one who bumped Kipper, not the Shark.

freeweed · #**2227** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

They should have video review of penalties or something. The one last night against the Sharks was BS, the Calgary defenseman was the one who bumped Kipper, not the Shark.

I'd say they both bumped a little, but it was our D-man who really "caused" it - although the San Jose player didn't exactly try to "let up" when driving to the net. It's arguably at least a little vague and open to interpretation. Still probably a goal in the end though.

You'll never see video review of penalties/line calls/etc. It would slow the game to a crawl. Sometimes we just have to accept that officials are allowed to make mistakes.

Calgarian · #**2228** Posted **Jan 18, 2012, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by freeweed

I'd say they both bumped a little, but it was our D-man who really "caused" it - although the San Jose player didn't exactly try to "let up" when driving to the net. It's arguably at least a little vague and open to interpretation. Still probably a goal in the end though.

You'll never see video review of penalties/line calls/etc. It would slow the game to a crawl. Sometimes we just have to accept that officials are allowed to make mistakes.

Or at least a challenge flag or something like was discussed a while back. And if you lose your challenge you lose a time out or or the next line change or something.

Nicko999 · #**2229** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 12:25 AM**

Rene Bourque probably didn't expect to play against the Capitals this year... now he'll have to play them 4 times starting tonight.

Washington dressed their goon (Erskine) who has been a healthy scratch for the last 2 weeks.

BTW- Pacioretty has 25 pts in 23 home games. Hopefully the big line keeps it up.

Calgarian · #**2230** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 12:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nicko999

Rene Bourque probably didn't expect to play against the Capitals this year... now he'll have to play them 4 times starting tonight.

Washington dressed their goon (Erskine) who has been a healthy scratch for the last 2 weeks.

BTW- Pacioretty has 25 pts in 23 home games. Hopefully the big line keeps it up.

You mean play them again I assume.

Hopefully Washington doesn't goon it up too bad against him for the elbow on Backstrom. It was a dirty play so there will definitely be some animosity directed his way.

Hybrid247 · #**2231** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by The_Architect

It helps when you're given a goal while one of your players is literally using the goalie as a lazy boy.

Spezza wasn't even trying to go in the crease. Gunnarsson bumped him into Reimer... Wasn't a pretty goal but i think it was legit

Nicko999 · #**2232** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 4:09 AM**

Bourque answered the bell in the first minute... I'm liking what I see from him so far.

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However I am disgusted by the effort of some players.
Those who showed up tonight:
-The first line (Cole-Desharnais-Pacioretty)
-Rene Bourque (best forward excluding the 3 mentioned above, he even hit the post.)
-Scott Gomez (yes, Gomez...)

The rest of the team took the night off... shameful.

touraccuracy · #**2233** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 4:16 AM**

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Goddamned Oilers.

Not only are Nugent-Hopkins and Eberle out with freak-accident injuries, but Potter accidentally stepped on Talyor Hall's face during last night's warm up.

that was pretty damn frightening. i couldn't watch. what if it had been his eye or his neck?

Darkoshvilli · #**2234** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 5:02 AM**

Bourque actually won his fight with Hendricks. Impressive.

Calgarian · #**2235** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 5:08 AM**

Borque isn't a push over, but I can't remember him fighting with the Flames, though I'm sure he did at some point.

The_Architect · #**2236** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 2:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hybrid247

Spezza wasn't even trying to go in the crease. Gunnarsson bumped him into Reimer... Wasn't a pretty goal but i think it was legit

Legit?? He was straddling Reimer and refusing to move.

There was no way Reimer could have gotten over to make the save, which is the definition of goaltender interference. The last thing that goal was is legit. Ottawa was handed that game by the zebras.

freeweed · #**2237** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Borque isn't a push over, but I can't remember him fighting with the Flames, though I'm sure he did at some point.

Borque is taking a page out of the Phaneuf handbook. Get to a new team, excel for a period of time, and then disappear. Both did it in Calgary, and both are doing it in their new homes (Borque will take some time to "settle in", mind you).

Yume-sama · #**2238** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 6:39 PM**

Well, then. Forever a badass looking guy, now.

freeweed · #**2239** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 6:44 PM**

Shots like that remind me why I don't generally begrudge hockey players their high salaries. The worst I have to deal with is a paper cut, or maybe some carpel tunnel sneaking in.

OUCH.

Coldrsx · #**2240** Posted **Jan 19, 2012, 6:51 PM**

Hall looks rough.

Scary scary situation the other night.