vladdy16

Interesting point, but this would fit well in one of at least 3 other threads.

As much as it pains me, I gotta give it to the Blues; in spite of the chippy s*** they constantly pull, they still played a better overall game. And the Wings make an average goalie look like an All Star once again.

Overhead cam made it look like Pavel just shot the puck right into his glove, no movement necessary.

Empty net.

I am SO done arguing with you over this. Watch, don't watch, whatever. If you don't want to believe it, don't. I could not possibly care less. And don't forget Eddie has a vested interest in this game. Who do you think he'd rather see the Hawks take on- St. Louis or the Wings?

I don't remember the Stars being that good at it, but then again, I try not to remember anything about the Stars.

Say what you want, but the Blues have back and forechecking down to a science.

Your confidence in the powers that be is downright adorable. Just because he makes a couple of calls doesn't mean he calls everything he sees. The calls against the Blues were so blatant there was no getting around it. He's not a complete idiot. And no one is blaming the officials for the lackadaisical play of the Wings. I mentioned O'Halloran working before the game started; it is what it is. And if you take the time to YouTube Wings games he has officiated, there is definite consistency there. Start with the aforementioned Anaheim game and then check out the WCF against Dallas. That should be enough.

In all fairness, some shots have gone in that should have never made it near the net. At least there was a shot.

We've already established O'Halloran and his handpicked crew are on the job today.

Wrong thread, Marty!

Bettman's probably at the game since he was at the Joe for the presser this morning - great Fu moment.

HOT DAMN!! Al twirling the 'pi!

It's ALWAYS time for a Kronwalling.

Thank you, Ian White. I'm all for crashing the net - it's how you get goals, but do they really need to treat Jimmy like a pinball? Good on White for stepping in.

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Millions of fans know what kind of ref he is, yet the NHL appears to be clueless; why does that man still have a job? I could do a better job, and I'm no McCreary. Yeah, yeah, yeah, St. Louis is vastly improved, but must we all drool? Why can't we have Canadian announcers for American games? They'd be neutral at least.

Kindl wants his wallet back after that mugging.

No word on what Rafalski's doing these days - I would assume he doesn't really have a role with the Wings because he wasn't at the presser this morning, but other retired Wings with roles in the organization were. Is it me or is Pierre talking about all sorts of things besides the game? I'm not sure what's worse - his comments on the game or him not talking about the game.

Son of a *****! O'Halloran reffing today. We're screwed.

Kenny touched on that briefly, although he didn't mention Feds by name. He said that most of the Russian Five had committed last year and they were hoping that would be the case this year.

I like the Wings alumni sweater and the Leafs current roster. I just may break down and buy a Wings jersey for a change.

Refreshed and got sound - best news thus far is 24/7 will do a "Road to the Classic" and will be televised in Canada on Sportsnet. Kenny just said they're pressuring both Lidstrom and Yzerman to play in the alumni game. Lids was expected, but I'm surprised about Stevie. There will be 2 alumni games - over 90 players signed up to participate.

No, it's not just you; however, once Gary came to the podium I discovered I was thankful I couldn't hear.

Sounds about right.