GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Do you guys think that call would have been made if it was anyone besides Holmstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I loved how osgood got run on the insuing pp after homer's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Osgood was outstanding in that first period. Absolutely phenomenal. Wasn't he ever. Now THAT'S Top Notch Goaltending™ ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I'm just gonna come out and say it: That blown call is worse than the one in the Stars series. Why? Because this is the goddamn finals. This is supposed to be the league's big dance, it's mass-market exposure series, it's cash-cow. And you make a s*** call like that in front of the biggest audience of the year? ^ THIS. I'm not one for the referee's swallowing their whistles, but if you're going to waive off a goal you had better be damn sure there's an infraction there. Just what Babcock said in Game 4 of the WCF -- don't make things up. It's ridiculous and I'm sure the Wings' front office is going apes*** right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 All things considered it was a good period for Detroit -- just the fact that it's 0-0 after spending half the period shorthanded one some chincy calls and one GOAL. It's amazing the bulls*** that's been going on for Holmstrom. Absolutely amazing. I did like Babcock's "So, tell me what you ******* saw" when he motioned the referee over. *waits for referee response* *Babcock laughs* That's what he was saying/ That's great. Unbelievable. I will say this, 5 on 5 Detroit is totally in control of the game. It's a beautiful thing. That's the difference that Pitt hasn't ever seen yet. I think if that keeps up, Detroit should be alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Sapirstein 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Not only do the Wings have to beat Pittsburgh but they also have to beat the jackasses NHL refs now... Let's hope that this referee ***** gets his ass kicked after the game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 There is no conspiracy. The only call that I think was really botched was the homer influenced goal dissalowment. Other then that the Wings just played kind of undisciplined. Its no conspiracy. Refs especially Ohallarhan have a huge bias to call homer on interference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Do you guys think that call would have been made if it was anyone besides Holmstrom. a big NO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 It's amazing the bulls*** that's been going on for Holmstrom. Absolutely amazing. I did like Babcock's "So, tell me what you ******* saw" when he motioned the referee over. *waits for referee response* *Babcock laughs* Wonder if Babcock will get fined for that one. But he's totally right. O'Halloran is making calls on what he THINKS MAY HAVE HAPPENED IN FRONT OF THE NET. Thus, he's making assumptions. Not judgment calls, but ASSUMPTIONS. I can accept that sometimes, judgment calls are made and they may be questionable...but this one is just a case of O'Halloran making up s*** in his own head, simply because a goal was scored AND Holmstrom was in front of Fleury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Do you guys think that call would have been made if it was anyone besides Holmstrom. Absolutely not. Another reputation call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAFGA 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Nah, they should just paint Homer's skates blue, because apparently he's always in the crease. Just a phantom blue zone around him at all times. If he's on the ice, it's goalie interference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeRiversFan 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Incredible goaltending on both sides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 f*** I can't wait till we get the Mule back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW427 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 That was one of the most ridiculous calls I´ve ever seen..... Wtf... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsgal116 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I just hope the Wings can get over this bulls*** officiating because I sure as hell can't!! I need some positive mental vibes right now, please Wings score the first (technically second) goal of the game!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAFGA 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I was thinking the exact same thing. That should say something in itself. We'll just have to see what the refs come up with this period. How are they going to screw the Wings over this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,048 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Other then that the Wings just played kind of undisciplined. Bulls***. The Lidstrom call was weak -- those plays going into the boards happens 50 times a game. How about the no-call when Drake (?) was tripped at center ice? That led to a Pittsburgh rush. How about the rough in the near corner in the offensive zone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pensfan 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Osgood has looked good. We'll see if he keeps it up. The disallowed goal was a reputation call, nothing more nothing less. It was a bad call though, I would have been pissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Nah, they should just paint Homer's skates blue, because apparently he's always in the crease. I found the applicable rule. 1.5 Lines - Eleven feet (11') from each end of the rink and in the center of a red line two inches (2") wide drawn completely across the width of the ice and continued vertically up the side of the boards, regulation goal posts and nets shall be set in such a manner as to remain stationary during the progress of a game. The red line, two inches (2'') wide, between the goal posts on the ice and extended completely across the rink, shall be known as the “GOAL LINE.” In front of each goal, a “GOAL CREASE” area shall be marked by a red line two inches (2'') in width. In the event the Detroit Red Wings are playing, the crease shall be defined as a circle with radius three feet (3') from Tomas Holmstrom's skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Incredible goaltending on both sides Osgood has looked more composed and impressive, fluery stopped a few crest shots and allowed one that should have counted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 a big NO It depends if you think the refs are trying to do what they can to allow Pitt to win the game. If you think the refs are going to help Pitt win the cup, then yes it would have been made no matter who was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 I knew this is s*** with these one sided penalties would happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwfan007 18 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Nah, they should just paint Homer's skates blue, because apparently he's always in the crease. or maybe his ass. apparently that is enough to call back goals too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdogg1m 3 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 "Still looking for our first goal tonight" NO WE HAD OUR FIRST GOAL TONIGHT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Incredible goaltending on both sides ill second that. Amazing save by Ozzie on Hossa, and an amazing save by Fluery on Rafalski, which he made look rather easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
