Matt 1,049 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Babcock's words, not mine. I would think we'd have a little more leeway come Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Bettman was in the building in case the Wings won, not that it matters since he doesn't do anything positive for the game. Here's hoping that Bill McCreary is in for Game 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 I am not going to feel good till Sat, unless the Pens lose tomorrow than I will be alot more happy. Its crazy how much the Stars actually got away with aka Ott sexually molesting Homer at the end. I'd like to say though Matt the site is holding up awesome with all this post-game traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 He'll get fined for that, won't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Good for Babs to point it out. Alos glad to see that everyone knows McCreary is without a doubt the best official in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 That's why I love Babs. Should be interesting Saturday. I hate to wait two days though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Bettman was in the building in case the Wings won, not that it matters since he doesn't do anything positive for the game. Here's hoping that Bill McCreary is in for Game 5. I already mentioned the same thing in another thread. God willing. As for the OP's initial post, I would hope everyone in the hockey world (including Stars fans) would know they got away with murder on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 As much as i hate blaming third parties, it seems this playoofs those who ***** and whine get their way so I'm glad it was said and in a discrete but truthful manner. What pisses me off the most about this is I'll have to miss Saturday's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WisconsinWingNut 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Why is a goalie interference call not reviewable? Does that mean just because a Ref had a bad burrito an hour before the game, he can call off a goal? Regardless, the normally resilient Red Wings didn't do so hot for the remainder of the game, (sorry, this can't help but sound like whining) but it's tough to beat the referees as well as the other team. Perhaps an equal reputation call for Turdco constantly slashing whomever is in front of him?? (I know... not likely.) Ah well... The Wings will finish it on Saturday. Edited May 15, 2008 by WisconsinWingNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 I already mentioned the same thing in another thread. God willing. As for the OP's initial post, I would hope everyone in the hockey world (including Stars fans) would know they got away with murder on that one. Nope. They still claim that they won the Cup legitimately in 1999. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Nope. They still claim that they won the Cup legitimately in 1999. I'm not even going to pull at that thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 everytime his mouth opens i will be waiting for a dallas players penis to enter it way to fuel us up for these playoffs GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 So much for the Dan O'Halloran thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapnSmitty 39 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Truer words have never been spoken...thank you Mike Babcock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 All I can say is HORRIBLE!! Just HORRIBLE!! In fact this game reminds me of the Game 6 against Edmonton!! That is how bad the officals were tonight!! All I can say is we better win Game 5, or we're in BIG TROUBLE!! All in all I thought we played pretty good tonight, its just Dallas could do no wrong!! I simply cannot stand how terrible the Refs have been this year in the playoffs. Last night in the Pitt/Philly series they we're calling hooking peanlties that weren't even close. There is no consistancy, and I blame the NHL and Bettman for this. They put so much pressure on the refs to call these cheese-dick calls, and it almost seems like they call things they don't actually see because they are under the microscope! The NHL should be ashamed for this, this is why there ratings are down because they always want to change things!! Sorry, I'm ranting, but DAMN!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordie_howe 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 As I said in another thread, it's highly ironic Homer gets called for what he does all the time, yet in this particular instance, he just farted on Turco. You reap what you sow I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 From the recap... DALLAS (AP)-Detroit’s goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn’t count. Dallas’ goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that’s what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings. That should be in someone's signature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordie_howe 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 From the recap... That should be in someone's signature It's not about the crease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 it almost seems like they call things they don't actually see because they are under the microscope! Almost? That's exactly what happened to Homer tonight -- and has been happening to him for quite some time now. Oh well. I'm gonna drink and sleep. Off I go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) I will repeat, as much as I didn't like the call and it was wrong, blaming the referees tonight is a cop-out excuse. And Wings fans have been jumping all over Stars fans and analysts these first 3 games with "excuses" of them being tired and the like. In the grand scheme of things Dallas outplayed the Wings and capitalized more on fewer opportunities. And it was Babcock himself that said in the 1st round after a game that the referees are trying their hardest as well to advance as they want to officiate in the SCF. I understand the frustration by him and us as well, but solely blaming the referees is a cop-out excuse. Edited May 15, 2008 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee Wing Fan 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 And it was Babcock himself that said in the 1st round after a game that the referees are trying their hardest as well to advance as they want to officiate in the SCF. I understand the frustration by him and us as well, but solely blaming the referees is a cop-out excuse. Jeez, don't you think it would have been easier, for everyone involved, if Sutherland just admitted he had a mandatory "reffing 101" class that he had to attend during the SCF's? Let's GO Wings!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Babcock is right. There is no way Sutherland or any ref calls that a no-goal if anyone not named Holmstrom is positioned there. It's a complete joke of a call, and the NHL should be disgusted with the way games are officiated. Sad thing is, the NHL just doesn't learn. We have seen this before, and we'll see it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 I will repeat, as much as I didn't like the call and it was wrong, blaming the referees tonight is a cop-out excuse. And Wings fans have been jumping all over Stars fans and analysts these first 3 games with "excuses" of them being tired and the like. In the grand scheme of things Dallas outplayed the Wings and capitalized more on fewer opportunities. And it was Babcock himself that said in the 1st round after a game that the referees are trying their hardest as well to advance as they want to officiate in the SCF. I understand the frustration by him and us as well, but solely blaming the referees is a cop-out excuse. agreed. even if that goal counts we only would have scored two, well below average for us in these playoffs. and it's not like we didn't have powerplays. frankly, our power play looked like s*** tonight. when the best player in the league can't put a puck into an open net 6-on-3 you know we're not firing on all cylinders. now i'm not getting too down on the wings here--you're going to lose some games on the way to the cup, and it's not as if WE were the one's facing elimination at home. you have to know how desperate the stars were. i'm not too concerned about this game. saturday's game, much more so. yeah, the call was absolutely absurd, but we still could have won 4-3 if we'd scored some more goals. *shrug* either way, we'll get 'em in five. there's no shame in that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 agreed. even if that goal counts we only would have scored two, well below average for us in these playoffs. I don't think you can conclude that. We would have been up 1-0 and it would have shifted the whole complexion of the game. That goal being called back seemed to kill our morale. There's no way to predict what would have or wouldn't have happened if the goal was allowed. But I can assure you that the game would NOT have turned out the same, with just an extra tally to our side of the score-sheet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeysattva 8 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 I would have been happier to see the Wings bounce back harder, you know "smell blood" but they didn't... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
