tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 These so called super stars seem to stand out when they can't perform basic plays like breaking out of their own zone, or perform simple defensive plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Not that it matters, but the refs are being very selective about what too many men on the ice means..... ( Aka, bad non call ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Sergei Fedorov deserves better than to have his career ended this way in North America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifey 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Team USA plays better defense, sure. But if (as it clearly appears) that Canada has found its chemistry (matched with intensity), they will be tough to beat, no matter how good Miller is in goal. Doesn't this assume that Canada can beat Sweden? Because I think the only way Canada is playing the US again is in the Bronze Game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I love how the score is 7-3 and the whole arena is up in arms because Too Many Men wasn't called when the puck went off someone's skate as he was getting off the ice. Really? You need that powerplay? Edited February 25, 2010 by skyphoenix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I guess my 1-0 prediction is out the window now? You meant that for the USA-Swiss game right? Because you were pretty close actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Not that it matters, but the refs are being very selective about what too many men on the ice means..... ( Aka, bad non call ) It hit a guy's skate when he was going to the bench. Don't whine because that's not a penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Oaf-echkin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Team USA plays better defense, sure. But if (as it clearly appears) that Canada has found its chemistry (matched with intensity), they will be tough to beat, no matter how good Miller is in goal. If this team Canada showed up in that Canada USA game, I think things would have turned out much much much differently. That said, thats Olympic hockey. One bad game, you're dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 This is starting to look like a damn All-Star game. Part of the reason why my father thinks the Olympics should go back to being for amateur athletes only, and he hopes Bettman doesn't send NHL'ers to Sochi in 4 years. I tend to agree with him, especially considering some countries we face don't have the luxury of sending a bevy of NHL talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 It hit a guy's skate when he was going to the bench. Don't whine because that's not a penalty. Actually, that is a penalty. That is actually the exact definition of the penalty. The player leaving the ice cannot in any way come into contact with the play, even accidental. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 I love how the score is 7-3 and the whole arena is up in arms because Too Many Men wasn't called when the puck when off someone's skate as he was getting off the ice. Really? You need that powerplay? whats with the attitude that Your s*** dont stink. Regardless if the americans /canadians/ or the jamaicans are playing.. if its a penalty .. call it.. you cant tell me that your fans wouldnt want the call made.. be real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Oaf-echkin Yeah. WTF is up with that?!?!? Is he injured? Was he told to just cherry pick? I don't understand it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Actually, that is a penalty. That is actually the exact definition of the penalty. The player leaving the ice cannot in any way come into contact with the play, even accidental. Well s***, then teams should always shoot the puck at the skates of the player leaving for the bench. You've just solved the entire evolution of hockey strategies. The Leafs should hire you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 whats with the attitude that Your s*** dont stink. Regardless if the americans /canadians/ or the jamaicans are playing.. if its a penalty .. call it.. you cant tell me that your fans wouldnt want the call made.. be real! What are you talking about? You're already up by 4 goals, there is no need to call a silly penalty against the team who is down by 4 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 whats with the attitude that Your s*** dont stink. Regardless if the americans /canadians/ or the jamaicans are playing.. if its a penalty .. call it.. you cant tell me that your fans wouldnt want the call made.. be real! NO!!! f*** the Jamaicans!!! I hate their hockey team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 It hit a guy's skate when he was going to the bench. Don't whine because that's not a penalty. Again.. if it happens in the american game.. we will watch all of you loose your s*** ... call a fair game.. regardless of score.. simpe idea isnt it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiLkK19 67 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 How about some shots on that PP Russia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 The Leafs should hire you. Why? Personally, I don't want to see the Leafs improve and I doubt you want to see the leafs improve.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yzefan 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 NO!!! f*** the Jamaicans!!! I hate their hockey team. thats only because they have soooooo many stars!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Again.. if it happens in the american game.. we will watch all of you loose your s*** ... call a fair game.. regardless of score.. simpe idea isnt it ? lol Right, because I would be really worried about the puck hitting some guys skate while he was getting on the bench when my team was up by 4 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Actually, that is a penalty. That is actually the exact definition of the penalty. The player leaving the ice cannot in any way come into contact with the play, even accidental. That's not how it's usually called. Plus there's some crazy 3m rule or something in IIHF play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Again.. if it happens in the american game.. we will watch all of you loose your s*** ... call a fair game.. regardless of score.. simpe idea isnt it ? Most fans on this board are Americans. Thanks for the revelation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serapth 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 What are you talking about? You're already up by 4 goals, there is no need to call a silly penalty against the team who is down by 4 goals. This is just silly. A penalty is a penalty, regardless to what the score is. Hell, 4 goals isnt exactly insurmountable, and that really doesn't matter. Even if the score was 26-2, a penalty is a penalty and should be called the same regardless. This, in a nutshell, is the problem with 90% of officiating anyways. Penalty calls should not be relative... there should be no "make up" calls, score should have no influence on a penalty, nor should the players reputation. Sadly, refs are still humans, and often stupid humans, so this is never going to go away. Regardless, if it was your team, you would not have the same attitude and you know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Shhh! Perry is being interviewed. He's gonna explain his dominance overOvy, Pavel and the rest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
