MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I have to agree. The Franzen call on a lift of the stick around the hands and the goalie interference calls I disagree with, but the others are no brainer calls to me. The Wings need to pick it up in the 3rd. I am still looking for the boarding call franzen received. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Exactly. WIngs are lucky to be up 2-1. Yet, if Helm had an NHL calibre pair of hands, we could up 3-0. Datsyuk has been anonymous, we're losing every battle along the boards and every race to the puck. JMac is keeping our heads above water right now. Can't disagree with any of that. Even when the Wings have the puck it's incredible how every play they make has it bouncing off sticks and to San Jose players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Convert 55 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Anyone else just sick and tired of Thornton? Yep, for a couple years now. It seems like he's ALWAYS whining about something, at least when he's not busy throwing cheap shots after the whistle. He's a disgrace, the absolute opposite of Lids as a captain. Can't disagree with any of that. Even when the Wings have the puck it's incredible how every play they make has it bouncing off sticks and to San Jose players. Agreed here too. They just cannot get away with sloppy passes and puck handling against the Sharks, and that's all they're bringing. Has to tighten up if they want to close this out. Joey has been their best player today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) I don't really know what to say about this game. Play-wise, its a good game from both teams. But as far as officiating goes, its an example of the reason so many long time NHL fans think that the NHL these days is a complete joke. Its also an example of why I hate watching nationally broadcast NHL games, becasue you are guaranteed to see a bunch of questionable calls (and even more questionable non-calls) that seem to be for only one purpose; to keep the game as close and "exciting" as possible. Its like the refs in the nationally broadcast games are under strict orders from the NHL to keep the games within a goal and make sure they make calls (and ignore other calls) to guarantee the game stays as close as possible. Edited February 19, 2012 by sleepwalker 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 The Refs for the Sharks/Red Wings should be Bill McCreary and Don VanMassenhoven. even Mick McGeough didn't screw us this damn bad!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Production Line Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I am still looking for the boarding call franzen received. It probably never happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Bill Mcceary retired last year unfortunately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Joey freakin' MacDonald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Sharks are killing the Wings on SOG too, 25-16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I don't really know what to say about this game. Play-wise, its a good game from both teams. But as far as officiating goes, its an example of the reason so many long time NHL fans think that the NHL these days is a complete joke. Its also an example of why I hate watching nationally broadcast NHL games, becasue you are guaranteed to see a bunch of questionable calls (and even more questionable non-calls) that seem to be for only one purpose; to keep the game as close and "exciting" as possible. Its like the refs in the nationally broadcast games are under strict orders from the NHL to keep the games within a goal and make sure they make calls (and ignore other calls) to guarantee the game stays as close as possible. I wholeheartedly believe the same. Not a conspiracy against the wings, but just an NHL mandate in general. They dont have to come out and tell refs explicitly to do this, they can send memos out stating "We want the games as exciting as possible" and it's an implicit and untraceable order to call games like that. I hate it. It penalizes the better team. IF a team is good enough to win a game 6-0 objectively, they likely get 4-5 more calls against them making it much harder to win. The better teams get screwed. Then the league commentators just blow it off as "breaks of the game". BULLs***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 How was that St. Louis goal not called off as kicked in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Sharks are killing the Wings on SOG too, 25-16 Twice as many power plays? esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I'm still confused about the SJ goal. Thornton touched it above the net, shouldn't the play have been blown dead right there? Even if the goal was permitted, shouldn't the review have disallowed it for that reason, even if the puck touched Abby's stick before going in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 How was that St. Louis goal not called off as kicked in? It was redirected by a Hawks stick, right before it crossed the line. The kicking rule just drive me crazy, it's not for safety if you allow a goal like that to stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennan17 64 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 How was that St. Louis goal not called off as kicked in? McDonald just touched it with his stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Let's do this boys! More goals! Edited February 19, 2012 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennan17 64 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Start skating please!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I have a bad feeling the Wings are going to be treating this period as a 20 minute PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 no datsyuk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Detroit PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 I was going to say... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Demers that was pathetic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 But I like power plays better. Nice running man, Homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 In the ref lounge during intermission, a memo comes through "call a penalty on SJ, you guys are making it look obvious". lol Come on wings, score on this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 no datsyuk? He's out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
