Carol Schram: Towel Power, Pettersson a Calder Finalist, Stecher to Worlds, U18 Wrapup NHL officiating is still a topic for hot debate, 37 years after Roger Neilson first raised the white towel as a symbol of protest. Plus—Elias Pettersson is named a finalist for the Calder Trophy, Troy Stecher is named to the Team Canada defense, Jannik Hansen plans to call Vancouver home in his retirement and Sweden wins gold on home soil at the U18 Tournament.

Thanks Carol!!!!

I don't defend Garys refs often but basically the right call was made. Maybe not a major but for sure 2 min crosscheck and 2 min Stasny for 'helping' Pavelski to the ice. 5/3 for sure and maybe Vegas shouldn't allow 4 goals in 5 min. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close out the series. Up 3-1, PP in GM 6 in OT and up 3-0 in GM 7. waaaah.

It is what it is. Vegas had all the help they needed last season now they have to suck it up. The fact they got an apology was an absolute joke.

I believe the VGK got shafted by bad officiating . I refuse to move off that. It is not the first time it has happened but just because the officiating has made mistakes before doesn't make this one less offensive.

Draft a Dman Carol. Thanks I agree.

Thanks Carol!!!!

I don't defend Garys refs often but basically the right call was made. Maybe not a major but for sure 2 min crosscheck and 2 min Stasny for 'helping' Pavelski to the ice. 5/3 for sure and maybe Vegas shouldn't allow 4 goals in 5 min. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close out the series. Up 3-1, PP in GM 6 in OT and up 3-0 in GM 7. waaaah.

It is what it is. Vegas had all the help they needed last season now they have to suck it up. The fact they got an apology was an absolute joke.
- LordHumungous

I'm still waiting for my NHL apology from 2011.

Happy Birthday Jim Benning, and stuff.

I believe the VGK got shafted by bad officiating . I refuse to move off that. It is not the first time it has happened but just because the officiating has made mistakes before doesn't make this one less offensive.

Draft a Dman Carol. Thanks I agree.
- VANTEL

Every team does at one point. Life is hard.

Every team does at one point. Life is hard.
- Marwood

Exactly. Welcome to the (frank)ing NHL.

Every team does at one point. Life is hard.
- Marwood

it's even harder if you're stupid.

Every team does at one point. Life is hard.
- Marwood

I agree everyone does but it doesn't make it right. I remember a pass interference call happened in the NFL (I don't follow) and there was a pretty big stink. Last I heard the NFL are looking at maybe having video reviews to make sure it doesn't happen again. Maybe major penalties should be allowed to be reviewed.

Stellar work Carol!
Too many teams copying the towel power. Just doesn’t have the same meaning like in Vancouver

I'm still waiting for my NHL apology from 2011.
- bloatedmosquito

lol aren't we all...

well played by the way...

I believe the VGK got shafted by bad officiating . I refuse to move off that. It is not the first time it has happened but just because the officiating has made mistakes before doesn't make this one less offensive.

Draft a Dman Carol. Thanks I agree.
- VANTEL

Lots of help by the refs for Vegas to get to the cup final last year so what goes around comes around. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close that series out.

Lots of help by the refs for Vegas to get to the cup final last year so what goes around comes around. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close that series out.
- LordHumungous

F*ck Vegas and their feelings.

I don't place too much blame on the refs in Vegas. They make a call on the ice using no replay or benefit of slow motion like we have. They obviously didn't see the 2nd impact like we did in slow motion replay

Lots of help by the refs for Vegas to get to the cup final last year so what goes around comes around. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close that series out.
- LordHumungous

I don't have a dislike for Vegas so I guess it depends on which side of the fence you are on. I don't particularly like them either but I do like what they have done as far as building.

Now they they are against the cap it will be interesting to see how it goes

F*ck Vegas and their feelings.
- Marwood

lol wow

I don't place too much blame on the refs in Vegas. They make a call on the ice using no replay or benefit of slow motion like we have. They obviously didn't see the 2nd impact like we did in slow motion replay
- SMBDragon

Bottom line is there was a head injury as the result of the crosscheck. Plus the Stasny interference. Could have called two penalties there but it is what it is. Looking back I do agree that it should have been two min not 5 but you can't really fault the refs for the call after that pool of blood started forming on the ice.

F*ck Vegas and their feelings.
- Marwood

fukers

Bottom line is there was a head injury as the result of the crosscheck. Plus the Stasny interference. Could have called two penalties there but it is what it is. Looking back I do agree that it should have been two min not 5 but you can't really fault the refs for the call after that pool of blood started forming on the ice.
- LordHumungous

They also could have called no penalty as many have suggested.

I don't have a dislike for Vegas so I guess it depends on which side of the fence you are on. I don't particularly like them either but I do like what they have done as far as building.

Now they they are against the cap it will be interesting to see how it goes
- VANTEL

Agree Mcphee did an unreal job putting that club together love them or hate them. But yes cap issues are abound.

They also could have called no penalty as many have suggested.
- VANTEL

also true. but to me that's a crosscheck both in PO's and regular season. is what it is.

Agree Mcphee did an unreal job putting that club together love them or hate them. But yes cap issues are abound.
- LordHumungous

I hope we benefit

Thanks Carol!!!!

I don't defend Garys refs often but basically the right call was made. Maybe not a major but for sure 2 min crosscheck and 2 min Stasny for 'helping' Pavelski to the ice. 5/3 for sure and maybe Vegas shouldn't allow 4 goals in 5 min. Vegas had plenty of opportunity to close out the series. Up 3-1, PP in GM 6 in OT and up 3-0 in GM 7. waaaah.

It is what it is. Vegas had all the help they needed last season now they have to suck it up. The fact they got an apology was an absolute joke.
- LordHumungous

I hope we benefit
- VANTEL

It would be nice if Benning could swindle.