NHL Officials named to work Olympics

[CenterIce 83]

The referees are Paul Devorski, Mark Joannette, Dennis LaRue, Bill McCreary, Dan O'Halloran, Chris Rooney and Brad Watson. The linesmen include Shane Heyer, Jean Morin, Brian Murphy, Thor Nelson, Tim Nowak and Jay Sharrers.

"It's basically performance over a longer period of time," he said. "What we looked at was performance from the last couple of years and also how they've been performing this fall. The guys who have worked the Stanley Cup Final over the last couple of years have certainly done a good job this fall and certainly put themselves to the head of the class."

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508545

Edited December 4, 2009 by CenterIce

[Shaman 713]

The referees are Paul Devorski, Mark Joannette, Dennis LaRue, Bill McCreary, Dan O'Halloran, Chris Rooney and Brad Watson. The linesmen include Shane Heyer, Jean Morin, Brian Murphy, Thor Nelson, Tim Nowak and Jay Sharrers.

"It's basically performance over a longer period of time," he said. "What we looked at was performance from the last couple of years and also how they've been performing this fall. The guys who have worked the Stanley Cup Final over the last couple of years have certainly done a good job this fall and certainly put themselves to the head of the class."

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508545

Sweden is screwed

[ltgator333 3]

First thing that comes to my mind is that how well do these NHL referees know the IIHF rules that this tournament is supposed to be played to? Don't get me wrong if they want to play NHL rules so be it, but say so up front don't just unofficially do it.

Hopefully these guys do a good job (fair, unbiased) or this is going to end up just another black eye on the face of the NHL, imo.

[aflac9262 211]

Dan O'Halloran

Are you kidding me? What sorry ass picked this fool? Pardon the french, but it's well deserved when discussing this dolt of an official. He was considered because of his performance over the last few years? Have they actually tracked his performance? He does one hell of a job sucking at it. Someone in the organization lacks using metrics when it comes to evaluating officials.

"We had to look at experience and every other element to come up with the numbers we were told we could utilize," NHL Senior Vice President and Director of Officiating Terry Gregson told NHL.com.

Yeah, right.

I find the "numbers we were told we could utilize" part highly suspicious too.

[55fan 5,133]

The Czech Republic and Slovakia got lucky. They got their players out of the Wings organization before the Olympics.

Norway FTW!

[akustyk 84]

at least Magoo is retired... so it's half full, not half empty, you pessimists

[PotbellyJoe 10]

Does the IIHF have an intent rule?

[Guest zackmorris]

O'Halloran is foreign for "screw over any team from Detroit wearing red". Honestly, I truly believe if he didn't exist there's a good chance we take the 07 and 09 Cups as well. We were f***ed against Anaheim and even worse last season in that gargantuan sway job of a finals matchup.

Edited December 5, 2009 by zackmorris

[Green Wing 26]

Are you kidding me? What sorry ass picked this fool? Pardon the french, but it's well deserved when discussing this dolt of an official. He was considered because of his performance over the last few years? Have they actually tracked his performance? He does one hell of a job sucking at it. Someone in the organization lacks using metrics when it comes to evaluating officials.

"We had to look at experience and every other element to come up with the numbers we were told we could utilize," NHL Senior Vice President and Director of Officiating Terry Gregson told NHL.com.

Yeah, right.

I find the "numbers we were told we could utilize" part highly suspicious too.

What?

I think it's pretty obvious that 'Every other element' includes manipulating his immediate supervisors genitalia to issue.

Makes sense that he's Olympics bound.

[zettie85 106]

First thing that comes to my mind is that how well do these NHL referees know the IIHF rules that this tournament is supposed to be played to? Don't get me wrong if they want to play NHL rules so be it, but say so up front don't just unofficially do it.

Hopefully these guys do a good job (fair, unbiased) or this is going to end up just another black eye on the face of the NHL, imo.

As s***ty as some of them have been IIHF rules and Nhl rules are not that different. Don't forget it's still hockey. They have been around the game for years and if they don't kno them or can't learn them by Febuary they shouldn't be reffing but even I know the differnces between them.

[edicius 3,269]

First thing that comes to my mind is that how well do these NHL referees know the IIHF rules that this tournament is supposed to be played to? Don't get me wrong if they want to play NHL rules so be it, but say so up front don't just unofficially do it.

As far as I can tell, the guys in bold don't know the NHL rules either, so they should be fine.

[titanium2 867]

http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55392

[EuroTwin 240]

Dennis LaRue, Dan O'Halloran and Brad Watson.

[Guest CaliWingsNut]

Bleh... Might as well just assign NHL teams to countries and play normal schedules.

[stevkrause 1,247]

you have GOT to be f***ing kidding me?!?!!

LaRue is the worst official in the history of the game... what a joke...

[Guest zackmorris]

Another instance where the NHL just plain doesn't get it, and the NFL does.

If the NFL had a Olympic style event, they sure as hell wouldn't use the officials who have done nothing but f*** up over the years. No, those officials would be watching from home.

But think about it. According to Gary Bettman, nothing is wrong with the NHL. Nothing ever goes wrong, his officials never make mistakes or bad calls. He just can't admit to anything being wrong, EVER.

Now how the f*** are you supposed to fix a problem when you can't admit you have one!?

Edited December 5, 2009 by zackmorris

[Shady Ultima 40]

Just wait until Russia scores a goal to tie the Americans and they call it no goal because of intent to whistle. I'm gonna miss the Russians in the NHL... (exagerating, but I have a BAD feeling)

[Guest CaliWingsNut]

Now how the f*** are you supposed to fix a problem when you can't admit you have one!?

Him admitting a mistake is him saying he's not doing his job... I'm guessing he likes his job, seeing as he's done it so poorly for so long.

[Electrophile 3,554]

O'Halloran? Really? We should have a drinking game based on how many f***-ups he has. We'd all be comatose by halftime.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Sweet. This improves Canada's chances

[Guest ZetterbergFourty]

Well I guess Team's Russia and Sweden are screwed.

Did the IIHF appoint these refs, or the olympic something or other?

[blankrap 9]

Edit - Sorry didn't see this was already posted.

Edited December 8, 2009 by blankrap