wingnut22

I agree with most of you said. I suppose I look at it a little differently. Probably because of the way our team has always played. The Sharks have never been an edgy team, meaning they didn't try to get away with a lot stuff. Because of this they have never established a reputation, which in my opinion does follow teams.
That being said, the Sharks have probably gotten the short end of many games on the score board, because they didn't take "liberties" and play the game on the edge, they gave the other team an advantage.
This year, they are playing more edgy. They are fighting to win, where they didn't previously. The Sharks earn a lot of calls against opposing teams playing as hard as they do on the forecheck and (I believe) because of their perceived style of play reputation for being a clean team.
Edit: I would also say a team has to be cognizant of the officiating within a game. Pay attention to what the refs are calling and not calling. The Wings (deserved or not) gave the officials too many opportunities to make bad calls with poor stick management, bad positioning etc. If is looks like a penalty a poor skating official is probably going to call it. The players have to take responsibility for this.

So based on the points made here, does anyone think Stuart should have been called for the shot to Murray's head shortly after the Franzen no-call. Murray's lip was shredded, guy was bleeding all over himself? For that matter, should Stuart have received something more then a minor for the elbow to Pavelski's head? According to the new rules that is a game misconduct penalty.
How about knocking Thornton's stick out of his hands from behind (forget the player), leading directly to your teams only score?
I would have a lot more respect for the officiating sucks threads if the posts were at least marginally unbiased.
Bottom line is, Sharks won by beating the Wings at their own game, which many of you gloated would never happen.

How do I feel about Lidstrom's possible retirement after this year?

I feel Its time to let the obsession with Draper, Malts...etc go.. Bring in the young talent and turn the page.
Drapes was nowhere to be found this playoffs... (malts was hurt)
What do you think...

There's no such thing as a great season if the Wings don't win the cup. Terrible season.

Let's all focus on Karen Newman's unbelieveable rack. Think positive.

FUUUUUUUUUCCCCK.... time to pound the rest of my Jäger

Thanks for a good season.
I'm right now trying to puzzle out how to accept a series loss that was so greatly brought on by officiating.

Bertuzzi is a dirty player though. A lot of people don't like him. No matter how many points he scores for Motown, he'll always be a dirty player.

there definately a conspiracy *** butman!!!

Its not a rant when its true! Bettman is still scared of the Wings. They might hurt Cindy!
With the lack of officiating and this crap, I am sending an email to the NHL via http://www.nhl.com/ice/feedback.htm. It probably won't do anything but it might make me feel better until tonights game!
GO WINGS!!

THIS S UFKEN PSISIN ME OFF!!! FUKEN SHORKS AND THERE PASIFIC TIME!!! IT MORE IMPORTATN 4 US

Calling this a Troll is BS. Kopecky has been very good this year and this playoff. I think we have been spoiled so long in Detroit we don't even appreciate some people.

i don't think you get what trolling is

GGahff f***kenene RefFsf!!!! :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :ranting: :ranting: :ranting:

carman is the best poster here besides me

wings score -5 goals and lose to the sharks 0 to -5

i don't think the wings will win 4 in a row

do any real people actually care about this
or just euros

Says the Vanilla Ice guy!
It's an honest question. If anyone is trolling, it is you. Thank you for your useless response.

I refuse to pray but get well soon!