Fictitious hit to
the head; spears called then not called; players staying down until they get
the call. This has been a less than banner season for the NHL referees thus far.
More often than not, every day it seems like a questionable call is costing
teams important points in the standings.
David Backes gets
nailed for five and a game, for a clear hit to the chest. That “penalty” led to
the Blues losing a 4-3 game last week to the Red Wings. The next day the NHL rescinded
the match penalty; because replays clearly show it shouldn’t have been called.
Last night James
Van Riemsdyk gets called for smothering the puck; when his hand was not four
feet from the actual puck.
Yet stars like
Evegeni Malkin can two hands Marc Stall over the head; but no call? Johan
Franzen spears David Perron, and then punches him in the head and again no
call, yet all of the this happening right in front of the official.
But tonight again a
call for the ages; Corey Perry gets speared by Stephane Robidas (no call);
after they scrap, Ducks tough guy Brad Staubitz spears Stars defenseman Brendan
Dillion, (whom stays down) and magically it’s 5 and a game. But after the call;
seconds later Dillion all of a sudden ok. I had thought bogus calls only took
place in the British Columbia Hockey League, sadly I was mistaken.
This doesn't even touch on the “protect the
goalie crap”; more than good goals being called back for goalie interference;
on a daily basis. All four officials are
to discuss as a whole; but this is certainly not the case. If a netminder is
out of his crease, no call should be made.
I hate to be harsh
on today refs; but nobody can lie we haven’t recovered from losing veterans
over the past few years. More than fair refs like Kerry Fraser, Bill Mccleary,
Dan Marouelli and Rob Schick have all
retired over the past few seasons. Who can we says have taken the torch? Marc
Joanette, Tim Peel or Chris Rooney? Is
it just me or have today’s refs become more sensitive than ever or am I being
to harsh?
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