2011-2012 NHL playoff thread.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Where's Emrick? These clowns announcing are atrocious.

What's wrong with Kenny Albert?

[MaTH716]

Flyers got screwed there, Fatty looked like he embellished that a bit.

[declansharbor]

Looks like Lavy dug in deep, defense only allowed 4 shots in the 2nd.


Kenny Albert is better at football, and he stinks at that too. Not my cup of tea, dont know what to tell you. He doesnt hold a FLAME to Emrick, and its not even in the same zip.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Looks like Lavy dug in deep, defense only allowed 4 shots in the 2nd.


Kenny Albert is better at football, and he stinks at that too. Not my cup of tea, dont know what to tell you. He doesnt hold a FLAME to Emrick, and its not even in the same zip.

Oh boy, another ot game. Both goalies with softies in the 3rd.

[MaTH716]

That's a horrible call against the Devs.

[MaTH716]

Tough to blame Bryz for that, it was a terrible change by the Flyers.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Tough to blame Bryz for that, it was a terrible change by the Flyers.

Horrible switch.

Sometimes i feel we'd be better off with the degenerates from Luck as our defensemen than our current group. Hurry the hell up Meszaros, we need you.

[MaTH716]

Giroux gets a game suspension for his hit against Zubris. It's become beyond ridiculous.

here's the explination:
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/con...d=60&id=176718

Based on this I'm still trying to figure out how Ovechkin didn't even get a hearling for jumping in the air and hitting Girardi in the head.

[slotdirt]

Why is that ridiculous? I thought it was deserved.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Why is that ridiculous? I thought it was deserved.

I edited the post. Just no consistency by Shannahan, that's the ridiculous part.

Here's the hit by Ovechkin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8myT-qqM0TI

[slotdirt]

The only thing I'd say about the Ovechkin hit is that Girardi is looking Ovechkin square in the eyes when Ovechkin hits him. Ovechkin is just one big dude. Also, much more of a body check than the Giroux play.

But yes, Shanahan/NHL has been incredibly inconsistent this year. I think the issue is that his boss is Bettman and Bettman's bosses are the owners, and while suspending guys for infractions is what he's supposed to be doing, it's got to be difficult to do that with the dynamics of the situation (especially in the playoffs).

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

The only thing I'd say about the Ovechkin hit is that Girardi is looking Ovechkin square in the eyes when Ovechkin hits him. Ovechkin is just one big dude. Also, much more of a body check than the Giroux play.

But yes, Shanahan/NHL has been incredibly inconsistent this year. I think the issue is that his boss is Bettman and Bettman's bosses are the owners, and while suspending guys for infractions is what he's supposed to be doing, it's got to be difficult to do that with the dynamics of the situation (especially in the playoffs).

But if you look, Ovie actually goes to make the hit versus playing the loose puck (which is where I believe Girardi is looking). Like I said, the fact that Giroux did get suspended (which was warrented) and Ovie didn't even get called into the principal's office is the thing that makes my head shake.

[Danzig]

giroux deserved a game-it was blatant elbow directed at the head.
ovie? no, i don't think it did warrant a look. and knowing how shannie likes to review, i'm sure he'd have done something if it was called for.

[slotdirt]

Shea Weber didn't get called into the principal's office for slamming a guy's head into the turnbuckle; why would it be surprising that Ovechkin didn't get a call for a 93.7 percent legal check?

Again though, completely agree on the lack of consistency. I did think Giroux was much more blatant than Ovechkin though.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Shea Weber didn't get called into the principal's office for slamming a guy's head into the turnbuckle; why would it be surprising that Ovechkin didn't get a call for a 93.7 percent legal check?

Again though, completely agree on the lack of consistency. I did think Giroux was much more blatant than Ovechkin though.

Weber had a hearing and was fined, just not suspended.
They say past hits impact the punishment. Giroux has no history and Ovechkin has had a number of questionable hits. Shanahan has a tough job but he sucks at it.

[The Bid]

As physical as Shannahan played I'm shocked that he's been such a puss at his job

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

But if you look, Ovie actually goes to make the hit versus playing the loose puck (which is where I believe Girardi is looking). Like I said, the fact that Giroux did get suspended (which was warrented) and Ovie didn't even get called into the principal's office is the thing that makes my head shake.

I haven't yet nailed down why but it seems like the NHL is against the idea of the Rangers moving on. Caps have had late PP's in any game that is tied or they are trailing. The fact that this didn't get a second look is just another point.

[slotdirt]

I don't believe Weber actually had an official disciplinary hearing, which I don't believe is necessary via the CBA to fine a guy. I think Shanny just called and said "don't do that again" and that was the extent of the "hearing."

[golfer]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

I haven't yet nailed down why but it seems like the NHL is against the idea of the Rangers moving on. Caps have had late PP's in any game that is tied or they are trailing. The fact that this didn't get a second look is just another point.

I can't figure it out either. It can't be Shanahan, who played here. Colin Cambell? Unlikely, it's not Daly, Bettmans right hand man, as I heard him say he grew up a Ranger fan. So that leaves only Bettman himself.
One or two horrible calls/non calls against the Rangers can be written off as coincidence, but it's gone far beyond that IMO.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by golfer

I can't figure it out either. It can't be Shanahan, who played here. Colin Cambell? Unlikely, it's not Daly, Bettmans right hand man, as I heard him say he grew up a Ranger fan. So that leaves only Bettman himself.
One or two horrible calls/non calls against the Rangers can be written off as coincidence, but it's gone far beyond that IMO.

For me it comes down to the timing AND the awfulness of the calls. Lets hope for a blowout this evening.