2011-2012 NHL playoff thread.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by pgiaco

You would be surprised how few illegal sticks there are. Coaches usually have the equipment managers keep an eye on the blades to avoid just such a stupid penalty. They really do stick out like a sore thumb..I'll bet one of the players told Demers early in the game and they sat on it until later. Plus now the composite sticks are almost impossible to alter without ruining them.

But didn't they used to alter the sticks to get more on their shots? Now that these sticks are all composite and have a tremendous amount of flex, (helping the speed of the shot) wouldn't you think that there really aren't too many illegal ones left?

[pgiaco]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

But didn't they used to alter the sticks to get more on their shots? Now that these sticks are all composite and have a tremendous amount of flex, (helping the speed of the shot) wouldn't you think that there really aren't too many illegal ones left?

A lot of guys used to alter the wood sticks and it was open season on the goalies, hence the rule change and enforcement. The measuring device is at the official scorer's table for every game. It is ridiculous how hard these guys (or anybody at different levels) can shoot with these composite sticks, and like I said it is virtually impossible to alter the blades now.

[Heels1989]

Wait til they start injecting sticks with Lasix.

[slotdirt]

So the fact that an illegal stick penalty hasn't been called since 1993 isn't suspicious to anybody? Because I'm pretty sure wooden sticks are still being used even today and not a single NFL referee has made that call since 1993.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

So the fact that an illegal stick penalty hasn't been called since 1993 isn't suspicious to anybody? Because I'm pretty sure wooden sticks are still being used even today and not a single NFL referee has made that call since 1993.

I think we are talking about an extremely extremely low percentage still using wooden sticks (if there are any).

[slotdirt]

Well, maybe not today, but between 1993 and 2012, hundreds of NHL players used wooden sticks over thousands of games.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Well, maybe not today, but between 1993 and 2012, hundreds of NHL players used wooden sticks over thousands of games.

Where did you see that an illegal stick hasn't been called since 1993?
Don't forget that if the team that questioned the stick and was wrong, they were assessed a 2 minuted delay of game penalty.
The only time teams challenged were when they were down a goal or two late in the game and wanted a late PP trying to get back in the game.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

So the fact that an illegal stick penalty hasn't been called since 1993 isn't suspicious to anybody? Because I'm pretty sure wooden sticks are still being used even today and not a single NFL referee has made that call since 1993.

The referee doesn't make illegal stick calls, the stick has to be challenged by the opposing team.

[MaTH716]

Devils actually get 2 past Quick tonight and it's good enough to get the series back to Newark.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Devils actually get 2 past Quick tonight and it's good enough to get the series back to Newark.

yeah...too bad.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Devils actually get 2 past Quick tonight and it's good enough to get the series back to Newark.

That was big. The Devils D and Marty were very, very good last night. I won't be a bit surprised to see a game 6 back in LA. Game 5 will bring some violence and action into the series which I think suits the Devils a little more. I don't think they can win the series but I do see it going back to LA.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Devils actually get 2 past Quick tonight and it's good enough to get the series back to Newark.

guess who's staying near the meadowlands sat. night
if belmont goes well we might have to re-rally and head to the rock

2 cups, one day?

-bt-

[pgiaco]

Originally Posted by Heels1989

Wait til they start injecting sticks with Lasix.

I've milkshaked mine and it doesn't help.