DatsyukianDeak 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I wanted to come out and say that these were the best ref's we have seen all playoffs. They made good calls no matter what, Q says. They kept a handle on things when they got rough and were not afraid to hand out 10 minute Misconducts. There are always going to be missed calls but I thought these refs did a great job calling penalties... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocke 53 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 They showed early in the game that they wouldnt allow any cheap shots. Chicago just couldnt adapt. It's funny how big an impact Kronner's hit on Havlat had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The hawks fans that I know thought the refs called a horrible game. For the most part, the end result of the game makes a big difference. If the Wings had lost this game, then there would be scores of Wings fans bitching about the lack of calls. I guess I know too many hardcore fans of both teams. Neither sides fans are going to be happy unless their team gets a 20-1 power play advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The hawks fans that I know thought the refs called a horrible game. For the most part, the end result of the game makes a big difference. If the Wings had lost this game, then there would be scores of Wings fans bitching about the lack of calls. I guess I know too many hardcore fans of both teams. Neither sides fans are going to be happy unless their team gets a 20-1 power play advantage. perfectly said! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 We wings fans bitched about Game 3 while hawks fans did so for Game 4. I don't get it. Who's right? Or is it not a matter of "Who's right?" but rather "Whatever benefits your team"? The officiating must really suck to create such a disparity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 We wings fans bitched about Game 3 while hawks fans did so for Game 4. I don't get it. Who's right? Or is it not a matter of "Who's right?" but rather "Whatever benefits your team"? The officiating must really suck to create such a disparity. Clearly we are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 :beerbuddy: from me to the Refs today too. I can understand missed calls here and there, they're human, it happens. Mostly I like to see them protect the players when they have to and keep them safe. I don't mind the rough stuff, but there's a point where it crosses the line. I think Chicago today crossed the line. Hopefully those brats on the Black Hawks got the message and will stay civil for Game 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I thought they were a wee bit off on the early Zetterberg call (Buttfuglian should have also gotten 2 PIM) as well as the Walker call (aka the worst call ever according to coach retard) and missed a couple obvious penalties, Kronwall's stick getting dislodged and flung 10 feet into the air comes to mind, but as a whole did a good job and really quelled what could have been an absolute disaster. I admire any officiating crew that can impose their will on a game, keep order, and actually make a positive difference when the Kiddy Hawks became unglued and tried turning the game into a never ending street brawl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterling 16 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I thought they were still pretty bad. In the first period there was some crazy stuff going on but the Wings persevered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 We wings fans bitched about Game 3 while hawks fans did so for Game 4. I don't get it. Who's right? Its not about right and wrong, its about ramifications of the mistakes made. The difference is, assuming both complaints are true: Game 4, Wings possibly score one less goal in a one-sided blow out where had they tried 100% all game long could have probably ran the score up to 8-1 the way Chicago practically melt down. Game 3, Wings assert some momentum in the 1st instead of spending more then half the period on the PK and keep one of their top TIO players to what I feel could have won them the game as close as it was and all of a sudden the Wings would be wrapping up a sweep right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavrik Zettersyuk 4 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The hawks fans that I know thought the refs called a horrible game. For the most part, the end result of the game makes a big difference. If the Wings had lost this game, then there would be scores of Wings fans bitching about the lack of calls. I guess I know too many hardcore fans of both teams. Neither sides fans are going to be happy unless their team gets a 20-1 power play advantage. I like to think that I can tell when my team is playing bad, a Hawks fan should be able to tell their team is being a buncha sissy headed goons. Take game 3 against Anaheim, up until that waved off goal I was sorely dissapointed with the teams collective performance. Yes the call was bad and it deserved to go to OT, but we just sucked in that game. It's not hard to see when you're team is just not doing things right, the penalties today were lopsided on account of the Hawks being ****** bags (except maybe the 'worste call in history' at the end of the first, but that's one out of like 10 bad penalties.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I'm a little tick that one Blackhawk player that hit Val in the face and the puck being nowhere near him only got a 2 minute interference call and not a 10 minute game misconducted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I'm not going ot say the wings never take cheap shots, but it's extremely rare that the Wings ever goon it up like Chicago did today. The wings are intersted in playing the game like it shoudl be played. When the league came out with changing the rules and deciding to call interference closely, the wings went away from the 'dirtier players' and picked up skilled players to anticipate the more skilled game of hockey. I'm just thankful the refs didn't try to even up the minutes like they typically do. It was clear to me that they were trying to protect the red wings a bit by at times being quick on the calls to prevent things from getting out of hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The hawks fans that I know thought the refs called a horrible game. I've noticed you really like this angle. The refs weren't stellar today; they made some soft calls, let some stuff go. Overall, not so bad. They did do a good job of keeping things under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The best thing about the refs is they set the standards early. They let the both teams know that any sort of late hit or away-from-the-play sitaution was going to result in a penalty. When Eager and Versteeg tried to stir some things up, they did a good job getting them off the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Hawks fans should be more upset their team couldn't take advantage of the Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and Draper injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 25, 2009 WTF? Appreciate the reffing this season and previous season to that? f*** that. Kiss my ass, refs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 WTF? Appreciate the reffing this season and previous season to that? f*** that. Kiss my ass, refs. The OP was regarding Game 4 specifically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 WTF? Appreciate the reffing this season and previous season to that? f*** that. Kiss my ass, refs. At least you, good sir, are consistent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 25, 2009 The OP was regarding Game 4 specifically. Game 4 does not erase the last few seasons of absolutely mediocre reffing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Game 4 does not erase the last few seasons of absolutely mediocre reffing. Ok, I have misunderstood how deeply your hatred runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Ok, I have misunderstood how deeply your hatred runs. For very good reason. :battle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I liked they cut the bulls***, but as for the hockey part, they kinda stunk it up. Again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 WTF? Appreciate the reffing this season and previous season to that? f*** that. Kiss my ass, refs. That's the whole reason why a well-officiated game gets a thread. It's like Lidstrom mooning the crowd during the National Anthem- if it happened once, people would notice and it would get its own thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Reffing, imo, was far better than it has been. Refs did a good job keeping the game in control, because believe me, it could have been much uglier. There are always going to be missed/weak calls, but it happens. I can't believe I am going to say this, but I can't really complain about the reffing today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
