RyanK 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I'm watching the Sharks/Ducks game on VS right now and they were showing the playoff tree. The announcer said, and I quote "The Wings won their series tonight in controversial style"... ummm.. What? Why do the national personalities hate us SO much? I bet this guy has a Cindy Crosby poster hanging on the ceiling above his bed. Unbelievable.. Controversial? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I'm watching the Sharks/Ducks game on VS right now and they were showing the playoff tree. The announcer said, and I quote "The Wings won their series tonight in controversial style"... ummm.. What? Why do the national personalities hate us SO much? I bet this guy has a Cindy Crosby poster hanging on the ceiling above his bed. Unbelievable.. Controversial? Let them hate so long as they fear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I'm watching the Sharks/Ducks game on VS right now and they were showing the playoff tree. The announcer said, and I quote "The Wings won their series tonight in controversial style"... ummm.. What? Why do the national personalities hate us SO much? I bet this guy has a Cindy Crosby poster hanging on the ceiling above his bed. Unbelievable.. Controversial? The VS commentators' opinions don't matter. The Wings will play their game regardless of the opinions viewed. That being said; the play was controversial. It was the correct call, but that doesn't make it controversial. Calling it that makes people stay tuned to watch the replay. A lot of people would say to let that go. Did that call really change the outcome of the series? Probably not... Versus will say what they need to keep the most viewers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 679 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) It was controversial because there was controversy over the call. A lot of people thought it was a bad call while a lot of other didn't. That's what makes something controversial. It doesn't mean it was the wrong call, but the VS. announcers didn't say anything that wasn't true. Edited April 24, 2009 by Mckinley25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho613 74 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 The series was going to be over soon anyway, even if the Blue Jackets pulled out a win tonight. They had too many men on the ice and the puck was played before the guy went off. This is the reason why i hate VS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuckFace 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 The guy from VS did say that it was the right call, and a good call a that. I think you might have started to rage before he finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanK 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I can assure you the team is on their Red Wing jet flying home and don't give a s*** what VS's think. No it's just the point. As a wings fan we get NOTHING in the way of national support. I just dont get it. Last year all they did was ***** because little baby cindy didnt get his cup, instead of congratulating the wings.. its just BS is all.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 well considering all the debate going around the internet on the call it IS by definition controversial, just like that penalty was by definition too many men. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Obvious too many men on ice is controversial? Chalk up another one in the fail column for Versus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Not sure what Columbus did in the 3rd to suggest they where going to win that game, Detroit was rolling 4 lines to Columbus' 3 and I don't recall Columbus registering a single real scoring opportunity in the third. If you ask me I think the fans littering the ice blew up the proportion of what actually happened. Let us also not forget there was no dispute over the penalty, even Hitchcock acknowledged it was a penalty, they're just angry it wasn't overlooked which is absolutely ludicrous to suggest. Is there controversy if you blow past a speed trap on the express way going 100 mph and actually get pulled over for it? Of course it could also just be Vs. trying to sound enticing enough to get people watching their coverage of the game for this so called controversy. Seems to me they're just selling the highlight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Let the haters hate. We let them hate on us last year and look what happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Versus is just trying to keep people watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Even Hitch alluded to it being the right call. He didn't like it, but who would? Controversial because it brought about an argument from the Jackets, as unnecessary and wrong it may be. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSea 31 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Sure, it's a "weak" call to make with what was on the line, but I look at it this way: Columbus took the puck near center ice with Holmstrom already lying out of position. If they don't call that obvious cheat, then Columbus enters the zone with a full head of steam and a slight advantage. What if they had scored on a non-call? That would have been MUCH worse. Hitchcock says it was the right call to be made, but he didn't like it given the circumstance. What would he be saying had they not called it and Columbus scored on that possession? Anyone who thinks that was the wrong call just doesn't know hockey. The refs usually won't call hooks, cross checks, etc. in tight situations where the guilty party doesn't gain a distinct advantage after committing the penalty. But they won't let one go where someone gets a clear advantage. That's that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Maybe they didn't actually watch the call and look at the Wings broadcast count 6 guys numerous times and one with the puck. Douchebags. Was as blatantly obvious as day. How do you not call that? I would not be able to complain if this call went against the Wings. Edited April 24, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoDakWing 8 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) MI would not be able to complain if this call went against the Wings. None of us would. Even if the roles were reversed. In Detroit, Columbus on verge of sweeping and we get called for that. The crowd would 1. Not chuck beer bottles on the ice. 2. Not boo excessively and yell obscenities. 3. Even the players themselves would of been upset with the call but would not of called it bullsh** oh and 4. We wouldn't post about how all the BJ fans and players should die. and that the refs should get in a fiery plane crash. This post does not represent all of the blue jackets fans. There are some respectalbe ones on here. and again my hats off to you. Edited April 24, 2009 by SoDakWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 ^ For real. It's a black and white call. There is no way you can possibly argue that that could be "let go". That's one call that should NEVER be let go, regardless of situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted April 24, 2009 I listened to the BJ's Fox Sports feed to tonights game. I agreed largely with what the announcers said (though they were a bit too homer about it). The call was a rather minor one, and put the BJ's in a very bad position in return. They played a good series and to have it ended with such a petty call is rather weak on the part of the officials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 They played a good series and to have it ended with such a petty call is rather weak on the part of the officials. It was a "strong" or "weak" call. It was just a call. There were six players on the ice. If they had shot the puck over the glass or the goalie had played it outside the trapezoid would there be such a fuss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted April 24, 2009 None of us would. Even if the roles were reversed. In Detroit, Columbus on verge of sweeping and we get called for that. The crowd would 1. Not chuck beer bottles on the ice. 2. Not boo excessively and yell obscenities. 3. Even the players themselves would of been upset with the call but would not of called it bullsh** oh and 4. We wouldn't post about how all the BJ fans and players should die. and that the refs should get in a fiery plane crash. This post does not represent all of the blue jackets fans. There are some respectalbe ones on here. and again my hats off to you. Are you serious? There would be at least 5 threads all with different "themes" regarding how the BJ's, the officiating, and lack of D caused this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFan2008 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Amazing how bitter/hateful the anti-Wingz contingent is. They just can't take it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivieraillusions 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the thing: if that sixth man on doesn't play that puck, it's at least an odd-man rush, if not a breakaway. That's why it had to be called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 24, 2009 TSN's article also calls the penalty controversial. Must be a copy/paste now or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 It was a "strong" or "weak" call. It was just a call. There were six players on the ice. If they had shot the puck over the glass or the goalie had played it outside the trapezoid would there be such a fuss? I think what makes it controversial is that they don't call it at least 50% of the time when they should. So when they actually use some simple math skills it becomes controversial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 It was controversial because there was controversy over the call. A lot of people thought it was a bad call while a lot of other didn't. That's what makes something controversial. It doesn't mean it was the wrong call, but the VS. announcers didn't say anything that wasn't true. The guy from VS did say that it was the right call, and a good call a that. I think you might have started to rage before he finished. ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
