Everybody Hates Raymond Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/clockgate-nhl-says-los-angeles-malfunction-human-error-153357919--nhl.html;_ylt=AicG95GNGcjnjm8ji1.t6tKRbcp_;_ylu=X3oDMTE4NWRia245BG1pdANCbG9ncyBJbmRleARwb3MDMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFCbG9nSW5kZXg-;_ylg=X3oDMTFpMm9iMzh1BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANibG9nBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3 Clockgate: NHL says Los Angeles malfunction was human error, not ‘science’ By Sean Leahy | Puck Daddy – 7 hours ago NHL.com"Those clocks are sophisticated instruments that calculate time by measuring electrical charges called coulombs — given the rapidity and volume of electrons that move through the measuring device the calibrator must adjust at certain points which was the delay you see. The delay is just recalibrating for the clock moving too quickly during the 10—10ths of a second before the delay. This insures that the actual playing time during a period is exactly 20 minutes. "That is not an opinion -— that is science -— amazing device quite frankly." How can you not love Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi after an explanation like that? Lombardi was explaining the odd clock malfunction at the end of a game in February against theColumbus Blue Jackets that saw time stand still with 1.8 seconds remaining and allowed Drew Doughty to score the winning goal: On his radio show that week Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL was investigating what happened. Almost six months later, we finally have an answer: human error. Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post confirmed it was human error via NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. He also spoke with Peter Hurzeler, the man in charge of all timing at the London Olympics, who explained that the pausing of the clock at 1.8 seconds was manual, citing that clocks do not know how to stop on their own. From the National Post: The off-ice officials in charge of the clock that night in Los Angeles worked for the NHL. It was not immediately clear whether the human error was strictly accidental, or whether anyone has been disciplined. "[They] did a good job for the home team," Hurzeler said with a smile on Thursday. That wasn't the last clock malfunction of the season. During Game 4 of the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins series the final 9.5 seconds of third period lasted 14.8 seconds, thanks to a break in communication between the on- and off-ice officials. There was nothing nefarious in that situation, but in the case of the Kings and Blue Jackets, we may never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*vInTaGe* Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I knew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Didn't they win that game too? Now, the final standings would be unaffected (LA at 95 pts with the win for 8th place, and CGY at 90 for 9th place), but had LA lost in regulation to CBJ that game, it could have changed the dynamic of the next few games for LA, meaning (*gasp*) they may not have made it in to the dance. of course, we're also talking about an inept 9th place CGY team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Didn't they win that game too? Now, the final standings would be unaffected (LA at 95 pts with the win for 8th place, and CGY at 90 for 9th place), but had LA lost in regulation to CBJ that game, it could have changed the dynamic of the next few games for LA, meaning (*gasp*) they may not have made it in to the dance. of course, we're also talking about an inept 9th place CGY team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Now the question is, was it really an error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 if the clock didn't stop LA wouldn;t have scored.... if LA hadn't scored they would have gone into overtime.... if they had gone into overtime they could have lost.... if they lost they would have only got 1 point.... if they only got 1 point then they would have one less point in the standings.... if they had one less point in the standings they would not have made the playoffs.... if they didn't make the playoffs they wouldn't have steamrolled us.... if they didn't steamroll us we would have gone all the way and won the cup Therefore the only reason why we didn't bring home the cup this year is because of that stupid timekeeper at Staples Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The game was tied at 2. The "last-second" goal was the game winner. The Kings were never going to lose that game in regulation unless the puck magically appeared in their own net a nanosecond later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 if the clock didn't stop LA wouldn;t have scored.... if LA hadn't scored they would have gone into overtime.... if they had gone into overtime they could have lost.... if they lost they would have only got 1 point.... if they only got 1 point then they would have one less point in the standings.... if they had one less point in the standings they would not have made the playoffs.... if they didn't make the playoffs they wouldn't have steamrolled us.... if they didn't steamroll us we would have gone all the way and won the cup Therefore the only reason why we didn't bring home the cup this year is because of that stupid timekeeper at Staples Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 In before Dank and DarthNinja_S19Blade comes in and claims it was a conspiracy by the Illuminati, and that somehow it foretells a great tragedy in out future if we don't find a way to stop them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamero89 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 lol I LOVE how the NHL came out and said a goal in the extended time in 'Caps/Bruins game would not have counted, but they let it count for LA. Of the 20 games LA played in the playoffs in 17 of them the had more PP's than the opposition. LA also had more hits than the other team in 15 of those 20 games. That is important because 90% of the time the more aggressive team when it comes to hits, ends of being penalized there. LA sure got "lucky" a lot on their playoff run... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
consciouscanadian Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The game was tied at 2. The "last-second" goal was the game winner. The Kings were never going to lose that game in regulation unless the puck magically appeared in their own net a nanosecond later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I doubt that anyone really believed Lombardi's BS explanation anyway. But I too wonder if it was an "error" or a timekeeper who thought he'd give the home squad a bit of an advantage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I bet you Columbus has a machine that can bend time. Of course, if they did, they wouldn't suck at drafting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 <p> if the clock didn't stop LA wouldn;t have scored.... if LA hadn't scored they would have gone into overtime.... if they had gone into overtime they could have lost.... if they lost they would have only got 1 point.... if they only got 1 point then they would have one less point in the standings.... if they had one less point in the standings they would not have made the playoffs.... if they didn't make the playoffs they wouldn't have steamrolled us.... if they didn't steamroll us we would have gone all the way and won the cup Therefore the only reason why we didn't bring home the cup this year is because of that stupid timekeeper at Staples Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Show me a clock that errs in the favour of the visiting team and I'll believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cIutch Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 who cares on to the next season kings are one trick ponys , wont make the playoffs next year i bet everyone of you , if i win i get your weekly allowance and delivered by each one of your milf mothers if you win 5 dollars canadian via paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Now the question is, was it really an error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukhKular Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 It was undoubtedly an error, but the real question is this: Was it intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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