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NHL Apologizes to George McPhee
SilentSam replied to Rindiculous's topic in General Hockey Discussion
Actuall PB, this is good.. its like the first step of Alcohol Recovery is admitting your an Alcoholic. I look forward to changes for the referees to be able to use the proper tools of technology to help them do their job more fairly, with more consistency. The iPad / Monitor could have easily been used in the Eakin incident. It would have taken the referees less time to get it right, than what it took to help Pavelski off the ice surface. Its something the NHL SHOULD adopt today, not tomorrow, mid stream of these 2018-19 playoffs. The game has become too fast for the naked eye,. Time to use the tools to help keep up with it. -
[Speculation] Keith Gretzky to VAN for President?
SilentSam replied to CRAZY_4_NAZZY's topic in Canucks Talk
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Perhaps Benning has put positive pressure on himself by publicly stating “the Defence will be addressed this Summer”. We know Benning is a huge Tryamkin fan.. time for some FaceTime
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EK65: Cons- it’s hard to find cons with this player. We can say “age”? . .. but a player that skates that well does not break down his form over time, and it’s his mental game, his smarts, intelligence, offensive “reaction and read” that keeps him above average. Injury prone ? .... but he is a high end minute player,. injuries may be due to fatigue. That should be monitored. Playing on a team where you want prospects and players to develop, theoretically his ice time should not be over the top of 22-26 mins. Pros- His game is elite,. shot, skating, intelligence, stamina. He is what I like to think of a player as “stock”. His game will “breed” and wear into other young players who will add and emulate parts of his into their game . Mentorship, he has the experience, and gainful respect to be listened to. The effect of his service on other young Canucks would leave a lasting effect on this franchise. That’s Future. The Canucks have never had a bonofide #1 Dman. To win a Stanley Cup, you need one. Adding EK65 speeds up our Cup Contension by 2 years. Money/ Contract? : If we can trade a D man to free some money up, AND that roster spot, it helps. I would like to see Tanev (for many reasons) and his 4.5m per moved. If Edler signs for less than his 6m per, there is more to spare. Try to sign for 5 years, Try to sign for 10-12m per. 50-60 m for 5 years of work. Retire a healthy man at 35? perhaps. Construct the contract to be less impactive as the Cap rises.
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Guys like Schenn are not a dime a dozen anymore.. the game has evolved so that this era’s third line D was the last generations 2nd line D. They have to be quick, smart, and strong. Schenn was a top pick in his day,. and he Re-surging himself. He is a Vet that can help in many ways.
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Dredger got it right with that tweet. iPads are a commonly used tool by Coaches and players.. Referees SHOULD have access to the same tools to do their job as best they can.. especially in playoff hockey. in the same amount of time it took to “confer” with all referees, an iPad could have been used between them. What century are we in?
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That’s not the right angles to show that fairly. to show that fairly the net and those 90 degree lines must slide along the end zone line to be 90 degrees of the puck position.
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Sign this guy already.
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There was no call on the play, no hands went up from either referee.. they did not see it,. They saw Eakin clear Pavelski, after Pavelski winning the face off (touching the puck). Eakin uses the shaft of his stick to move Pavelski and get lane/ coverage point coverage position, which has happened consistently almost every face off in every series so far. Pavelski loses his balance and falls into Statsnys lane as Statsny pushes through for coverage as well.. Pavelski falls to the ice awkwardly, hits his head, looks like his ear is pressure cut from the helmet or face visor he is wearing. Play continues until the refs realize there is an injured man down. Refs decide Eakin hit Pavelski was hit in the head with the stick. .. and today the NHL is covering up a terrible call. Double shame.
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Officiating,.was a huge factor in that 2011 series.. that was the “robbery”. Witnessed again last night on that Eakins call on Pavelski. .. but if your team hasn’t been down that road since 1967... you don’t get to experience that kind of robbery . The Bruins are an Amazing Franchise,. Probably the best over time, an original six team.. Playoff contenders every season. Whats not to like or admire.