Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Whats does a player have to do to get the instigator, not being sarcastic, I just have no idea how its decided I think this Thornton slash was a perfect example why there are referees who tell what you can and can't do. Even though, ironically the refs didn't see the play either. In that case it wasn't easy to see from the bench who Thornton slashed or did he even slash anyone (of course we saw what actually happened from the replay). What if there were no instigator and we trusted players to do the policing? And what if Thornton hadn't actually slashed Z, but some tough guy on the bench though he did? Would it be right if that player decided to "punish" Thornton in the next shift for example? Just let the referees do their job and let the players concentrate on playing. And before someone yells: "But the refs suck and can't do their job!!!". Yeah, they make mistakes as well, but letting players police themselves isn't the solution for that. Solution is getting better referees through educating, training and searching them from around the world (like they do with the players). Edited May 11, 2011 by Finnish Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted May 11, 2011 i really, really want to beat this team. 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted May 11, 2011 I think this Thornton slash was a perfect example why there are referees who tell what you can and can't do. Even though, ironically the refs didn't see the play either. In that case it wasn't easy to see from the bench who Thornton slashed or did he even slash anyone (of course we saw what actually happened from the replay). What if there were no instigator and we trusted players to do the policing? And what if Thornton hadn't actually slashed Z, but some tough guy on the bench though he did? Would it be right if that player decided to "punish" Thornton in the next shift for example? Just let the referees do their job and let the players concentrate on playing. And before someone yells: "But the refs suck and can't do their job!!!". Yeah, they make mistakes as well, but letting players police themselves isn't the solution for that. Solution is getting better referees through educating, training and searching them from around the world (like they do with the players). I think it's stupid that the instigator rule was put into place. That's what has created all this gutless thugery at the end of games. Regardless of whether it looked like he slashed him or not you don't go after the stars. That has always been in place until Butman took it out of there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 11, 2011 Him, Marleau and Murde....I mean Heatley, have to be the biggest playoff chokers in hockey. They never go down swinging when their team is eliminated from the playoffs. In contrast, their 2nd tier guys have proven themselves much more consistent in the playoffs, namely Clowe, Setoguchi and Pavelski. The character on that team is wrong, and it starts with Thornton. Neither he nor Marleau are particularly good captains. 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Fanatic 3 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Joe Thornton is a absolute dirtbag. 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLightGoesOn 81 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Does he throw these tantrums on the golf course every May? 3 PenaltyShot 96, stormboy and Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 f*** Joe Thornton. 3 Systemfel, Din758 and HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 man, i really hate that guy. and i don't think it's a, "i hate him because he always plays so good against our team," kind of hatred. he is a very talented player, but i can't stand the cheap shot artist + whiner combination. in that video from last year's game, i love how he obviously goes out of his way to hit homer after the whistle and is immediately whining to the refs. what a punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El_Brian 19 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Holy Homerville! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winger30 20 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 true class player that Thornton boy I tell ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Big Joe s***bag is not human. He doesn't have a Mamma. He was s*** out on a rock, and hatched by the sun. 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Holy Homerville! Holy Troll City!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Anyone else noticed the dark circles under Thornton's eyes? Looks to me like someone isn't sleeping that well lately..... 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Holy Homerville! Lol... the forum is called LetsGoWings... Are you really so inept that you can't figure out why there would be Wings fans on a Wings board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Holy Homerville! hahahah how's it fill to have a murderer and a coward/cheap shot artist all on the same team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 hopefully he tries to murder a Red Wing tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winger30 20 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Holy Homerville! Well thanks for your meaningful 2 cents come back anytime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 I cannot believe the Sharks get to keep playing with a captain like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
