Lancz 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Anyone ever email these guys after poor calls? I don't know what fans can do about the bad officiating other than let them know what we think. Anyone else have any ideas what positive things fans can do to improve the NHL? http://www.nhlofficials.com/contact.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Nice link. Thanks! I vented and sent an email but I vented in a nice constructive way to get my point across. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 You're emailing the NHL to complain about the refs? Good god, I thought I had too much time on my hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 You're emailing the NHL to complain about the refs? Good god, I thought I had too much time on my hands. At least to get them to think about going to video replay for this or calls in question. The refs can not see everything with the pace of the game now a days. The NFL does it. Your a Dallas fan that is under cover aren't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djup 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 I would e-mail but it wouldn't do anything as they are probably part of the conspiracy. They want game 5s on NBC (both wings and pens) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 You're emailing the NHL to complain about the refs? Good god, I thought I had too much time on my hands. forgive him for wanting to play an active role as a true fan of the NHL. too much time on his hands? please, how insulting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 I would e-mail but it wouldn't do anything as they are probably part of the conspiracy. They want game 5s on NBC (both wings and pens) If there is indeed a conspiracy bias I believe this to be the most likely scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 forgive him for wanting to play an active role as a true fan of the NHL. too much time on his hands? please, how insulting. Thank you !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 The problem isn't so much the reffing, but the lack of reviewing on certain plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 Anyone else have any ideas what positive things fans can do to improve the NHL? I hate to say this, but the honest answer is nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 The problem isn't so much the reffing, but the lack of reviewing on certain plays. Ok, I will agree with that, even through I think the calls have been petty from time to time in the playoffs in BOTH series and I have watched both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lancz 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 I hate to say this, but the honest answer is nothing. That is sad if so. We are the reason the NHL exists. That link is the only thing I have found to offer some constructive critisicm. I don't think it's all the refs fault but they obviously need to work toward video review for the opposing team to challenge bad calls, be it penalties or goal reviews. I think NHL fans in general would be a lot less frustrated if some type of system would be used and I'd have lower blood pressure 8). It wouldn't take long for the refs to huddle up to the glass and review a call on a LCD screen from different angles if challenged by the opposing team. So if you happen to agree with me send the refs an email if you have a couple minutes of time. If we do it enough they'll either make a change or be eternally annoyed with spam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 What you fans can do is sit back and watch history in the making friends. GO STARS! No offense, but dream on.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 What you fans can do is sit back and watch history in the making friends. GO STARS! the only history that is being made is your team as of this series. The Stars are dirtier than the Anaheim Thugs. Your a troll. Go away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 the only history that is being made is your team as of this series. The Stars are dirtier than the Anaheim Thugs. Your a troll. Go away! Heh yeah. At least when Anaheim gooned against us it was to try and take us out to win the series, and not hurt us when we already had it won But in all seriousness, Stars are done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I am far from a troll, I informed your board that NBC will carry the game as long as its on for Dallas and Detroit NBC stations. I can't believe your calling the Stars dirty. Name one incident we were involved in that was not instigated by a Wing. 1. Sticking his stick out and tripping Filppula as he skated near Turco. 2. hitting Holmstrom repeatedly in the back of the head. (btw, I watched the ducks/stars series, and Turco is the dirtiest goalie I have ever watched, and I have been watching hockey for nearly 30 years) There are so many little things you guys do to instigate a fight. Because when real competitors lose, some have a tendency to not handle it well. Thats when they swing their sticks like baseball bats, over a simple jab! Simple. Give me a break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I would e-mail but it wouldn't do anything as they are probably part of the conspiracy. They want game 5s on NBC (both wings and pens) And I'm sure the NHL, NBC, Vs., and CBC would want a Detroit-Pittsburgh Final. It's a dream matchup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) ...Name one incident we were involved in that was not instigated by a Wing.Dont you remember an attempt to injury Dats long after whistle by Ott. How come this was instigated? I would not even mention slashing and assaults he got away with. Almost every move of that punk is a dirty play. Edited May 17, 2008 by ami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 That is sad if so. We are the reason the NHL exists. That link is the only thing I have found to offer some constructive critisicm. I don't think it's all the refs fault but they obviously need to work toward video review for the opposing team to challenge bad calls, be it penalties or goal reviews. I think NHL fans in general would be a lot less frustrated if some type of system would be used and I'd have lower blood pressure 8). It wouldn't take long for the refs to huddle up to the glass and review a call on a LCD screen from different angles if challenged by the opposing team. So if you happen to agree with me send the refs an email if you have a couple minutes of time. If we do it enough they'll either make a change or be eternally annoyed with spam. The league has no incentive to listen to fans. Unless a large majority of the fans can unify and put themselves in a position to monetarily hurt the NHL unless they listen to their demands (which will never happen), than there is nothing the fans can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 (btw, I watched the ducks/stars series, and Turco is the dirtiest goalie I have ever watched, and I have been watching hockey for nearly 30 years) He definitely gets away with murder back there, but for my money he's no Billy Smith, Ron Hextall or Crazy Eddie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Dub 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2008 The problem isn't so much the reffing, but the lack of reviewing on certain plays. Too much review slows the game and takes teams out of rhyhm. I find the placement of many TV timeouts already bad enough and too numerous. Putting increased replay pauses on top of that is unnecessary. Refs will make mistakes just as the players do. It'll happen, it'll all even out in the end, and it's part of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
