DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 The NHL has a long history of not suspending star players. It's not a conspiracy against certain teams, it's business as usual.Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 The NHL has a long history of not suspending star players. It's not a conspiracy against certain teams, it's business as usual.Sent from my LGLS676 using TapatalkCase in point, Pronger in the '07 WCF. One game (and I'll bet the league wrestled with if they should even do that for a little bit) for a blatant injury attempt in a blindside hit from behind into the boards. Double standards for stars.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 This is not a case of Weber driving Zbergs head into the boards and refs not calling it. What Malkin did was concrete and measurable, the call was made and the rules were not enforced by the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 4 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: This is not a case of Weber driving Zbergs head into the boards and refs not calling it. What Malkin did was concrete and measurable, the call was made and the rules were not enforced by the league. There are some rules which should never have been put in the books. That is one of them. Same goes for the rule about "resisting referees". Apparently, when a ref grabs you, you can't struggle to get away or swing at another player. How many times do we see players struggling to get free from the refs during a scrum? If the rules were followed to the letter, then they would be suspending players left and right for that. There are just some rules that are put in the NHL books that have good intentions but are just crappy rules. Personally, I am glad that they are not enforcing rules like that. This is hockey, and our players are tough, not pansies. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 There are some rules which should never have been put in the books. That is one of them. Same goes for the rule about "resisting referees". Apparently, when a ref grabs you, you can't struggle to get away or swing at another player. How many times do we see players struggling to get free from the refs during a scrum? If the rules were followed to the letter, then they would be suspending players left and right for that. There are just some rules that are put in the NHL books that have good intentions but are just crappy rules. Personally, I am glad that they are not enforcing rules like that. This is hockey, and our players are tough, not pansies.That is a very good point.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 6 gcom007, Nightfall, NerveDamage and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 15 hours ago, Nightfall said: There are some rules which should never have been put in the books. That is one of them. Same goes for the rule about "resisting referees". Apparently, when a ref grabs you, you can't struggle to get away or swing at another player. How many times do we see players struggling to get free from the refs during a scrum? If the rules were followed to the letter, then they would be suspending players left and right for that. There are just some rules that are put in the NHL books that have good intentions but are just crappy rules. Personally, I am glad that they are not enforcing rules like that. This is hockey, and our players are tough, not pansies. Oh I don't disagree with your point that the rule shouldn't be on the books in the first place, but that is completely beside the point. Name another instance that this rule wasn't enforced. I can't. It's not like they don't enforce this rule all the time like resisting referees, they literally just ignored it in this series. Pens favoritism in its finest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 The rule has a clause that the league can not suspend a player if they decide not to for the instigator on the last few minutes rule.Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 34 minutes ago, DickieDunn said: The rule has a clause that the league can not suspend a player if they decide not to for the instigator on the last few minutes rule. Sent from my LGLS676 using Tapatalk Good to know. Great way for the league to influence playoff games according to their agenda. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Game 7 should be one hell of a battle. Karlsson and Anderson have to be in beast mode. I think Anderson got in their heads last game. Long as they can stop the Pens offence, they should find a way to win another close one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Nice toe drag there by the Sens to avoid the offsides 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Sens could be the worst team in a while to make the Finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 That hip check Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Sens are controlling this s*** right now. Murray keepin the Pens in it, but for how long? The Sens goal right after the Pens lolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Sens could be the worst team in a while to make the Finals I don't get why people think they're where they shouldn't be. They won all the games to get there against some good teams, and are even in Game 7 after two periods against a supposed better Pens team. They're depleted on D, but that's making this thing fair, and teams take advantage of injured rosters all the time. Anderson is in the zone, equalling or even bettering the Pens goalies. He's much better than many give him credit for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Ryan is a madman! Off Murrays back and on top the net. They need to bury chances soon though, too many missed ones.ANDERSON!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 This could honestly be 4-1 Sens right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Stone hurt? Greattttt...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R-Dizzle 119 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Garbage penalty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 talk about unnecessary penalties... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, chaps80 said: I don't get why people think they're where they shouldn't be. They won all the games to get there against some good teams, and are even in Game 7 after two periods against a supposed better Pens team. They're depleted on D, but that's making this thing fair, and teams take advantage of injured rosters all the time. Anderson is in the zone, equalling or even bettering the Pens goalies. He's much better than many give him credit for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They've been a lucky team all season long. Bad puck possession. Doesn't generate a lot of scoring opportunities. Stop being so results oriented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Figures that idiot Phaneuf would be the one to screw it up. Summarizes his entire career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 and of course.... Pens score on the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 Garbage penalty BIG TIME! Watch the Pens...Yep there it is. So ducking predictable!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shocky2002 36 Report post Posted May 26, 2017 They've also caught Pittsburgh and Boston both heavily hurt, and clearly were outplayed by NYR the entire series. This ottawa team doesn't deserve credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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