All Pierre does is mention where guys went to school, played juniors, started in the minors and who coached them in peewees. Guy adds nothing of value to any broadcast he's a part of.
Anyone else catch Toews whining about the "no calls" today? guy spends the game flopping every time Z gets near him then has the nerve to cry about the refs. Classy move.
edit: Just spotted LeftWinger's post.
You guys really have to get over your obsession/envy of Sidney Crosby. He's a great player, one of the best in the NHL right now.
Relax people. Perry and Getzlaf are 2 of the best players in the WORLD. Smith is going to get beat sometimes. Any player not named Lidstrom is going to get beat sometimes. Let it go. He's 24.
Not sure if serious. One playoff series win since 2007.
One of the best all around efforts from these guys in a while. Nice to see the refs let them play as well. Nice sell job by Howie on that goaltender interference call, too.
Posted by Phil Lesh
on 28 February 2013 - 12:56 AM
It's funny we've had two lockouts in eight years and the product itself/officiating is worse now than ever. What exactly are the fans getting out of this league?
It's not about the fans anymore. It's about ratings and getting the casual/non-fan to watch by promoting the latest winners (Chicago, Pitt, LA etc), and the big TV market teams like NY, Philly and LA.
edit: As long as owners and the NHL are turning a profit they couldn't care less.
Posted by Phil Lesh
on 27 February 2013 - 11:52 PM
I've never seen anything as ridiculous as Ovechkin's reaction to being tapped in the head. He falls to his knees, looks up at the rafters with his arms outstretched, glides forward 20 feet before collapsing into a pile. Amazing!