I have a visceral reaction to the level of obstruction in the game today, largely because i think the 05-07 scoring frenzy was so fun to watch (a novel concept for the NHL) and the product today could be so much better. The league can focus on head hits and still call interference. The game is so much crappier than it needs to be IMO. The refs union is obviously going to do whatever the league wants them to do as long as the refs are safe and well paid, but i have to imagine some of them think the game sucks.
- jcragcrumple

There were powerful GM's that came out and were against all the minor stick infractions that were called. The more they spoke up the more the league listened.

There should be more interference penalties called

big day for doug whaley

meeting with zach brown now


if they can't close the deal, it's hard to defend whaley anymore
- homiedclown

I don't know how anybody can defend him look at our receiving Corps right now..

They could have just signed Victor Cruz for his wisdom and put him on the sideline to help out the rookies etc

Does Brown really fit in a 4-3 though?
- Stripes77

brown, brown, raglund

alexander situational player

There were powerful GM's that came out and were against all the minor stick infractions that were called. The more they spoke up the more the league listened.

There should be more interference penalties called
- Stripes77

The stick stuff is bad, but defensemen holding up forwards on the forecheck and pinning forwards on the wall long after the puck passed is atrocious. Also, it's become a free for all in front of the net again. As the puck is on its way across the net mouth, they destroy the person waiting for the puck. The only hockey i watch anymore is Sabres hockey. I can honestly say I'm no longer a fan of the sport in this league form because i wouldn't watch a random NHL game for fun

I don't know how anybody can defend him look at our receiving Corps right now..

They could have just signed Victor Cruz for his wisdom and put him on the sideline to help out the rookies etc
- gerbe75pts

between cruz and boldin
one needs to be signed asap

pretty much forced to draft cb and wr in the first 2 rounds as it is

I don't know how anybody can defend him look at our receiving Corps right now..

They could have just signed Victor Cruz for his wisdom and put him on the sideline to help out the rookies etc
- gerbe75pts

Back on this account? lol

Back on this account? lol
- chilliard77

There should be more interference penalties called
- Stripes77

they have done a 180 since the first lockout


it's right back to where it was


and another thing, schedule a hearing for crosby since they have one for risto

Walk with your head down and walk into a fence but then sue the fence company because they installed the fence where you were walking with your head down because you're a moron.

His half shield cuts his face and he was skating with his head down, pass or no pass.

Walk with your head down and walk into a fence but then sue the fence company because they installed the fence where you were walking with your head down because you're a moron.
- SABRES 89

Was the fence firmly secured with concrete?

they have done a 180 since the first lockout


it's right back to where it was


and another thing, schedule a hearing for crosby since they have one for risto
- homiedclown

http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/stats.html

According to this, this year has the fewest power plays per game in at least 52 years (since records began)

Who in the hell is this moron from UCLA that won't shut up about his kid ?

The person in charge of supplemental discipline should be a retired ref IMO.
- Stripes77

It only needs to be someone with logic, common sense, and the ability to not care which player was the offending party.

That way, true punishment can be handed out and there may actually be a deterrent to some of these clowns who do this stuff consistently.

Walk with your head down and walk into a fence but then sue the fence company because they installed the fence where you were walking with your head down because you're a moron.
- SABRES 89

It's in the rule books I don't know what people are arguing about..

There were powerful GM's that came out and were against all the minor stick infractions that were called. The more they spoke up the more the league listened.

There should be more interference penalties called
- Stripes77

Pathetic to cave in like that. Pathetic.

So anybody think the NHL should go back to the old playoff seeding?

I think it's pretty poopty luck that the Columbus Blue Jackets have to play the Pittsburgh Penguins when they're one of the best teams in the league

They should be playing a team like Ottawa , leafs, Boston

It's in the rule books I don't know what people are arguing about..
- gerbe75pts

Pathetic to cave in like that. Pathetic.
- kingcong39

Who in the hell is this moron from UCLA that won't shut up about his kid ?
- SABRES 89

http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/stats.html

According to this, this year has the fewest power plays per game in at least 52 years (since records began)
- jcragcrumple