Just wait for the playoffs tho, if people in Toronto or Winnipeg think those teams are winning this year they better get ready for a bad time. Gary will make sure one of his projects gets the right call at the right time. See Brett hulls skate in the crease ot goal to win Dallas the cup. Gary loved Dallas the same way he loves Vegas, Nashville and a few others.
Just wait for the playoffs tho, if people in Toronto or Winnipeg think those teams are winning this year they better get ready for a bad time. Gary will make sure one of his projects gets the right call at the right time. See Brett hulls skate in the crease ot goal to win Dallas the cup. Gary loved Dallas the same way he loves Vegas, Nashville and a few others.
I disagree that we need to adjust the current 4 man system that is in place, I agree that they do get in the way - mainly the linesmen (on the rare exception like tonight) but the majority of the interference by the refs are along the walls. I believe that this is the most effective system possible. It allows proper positoning on both ends of the ice for goal line decisions.. for example in a 3 man system, 72 percent of goals are scored within 7 seconds of transition in the NHL, that doesn't leave any time for one ref to skate the length of the ice and get in position to assess the situation and make a call - The game today is such a fast pace game it's unrealistic to expect one ref to be able to keep up with the pace of the game going end to end to be able to make efficient calls, the guy would be gassed and it would lead to many more reviews slowing the game down even more than it already has been with all of the challenges that are presented game in and game out (goalie interference, off side, ect)
this is just my opinion as a player, and a fan.
I disagree that we need to adjust the current 4 man system that is in place, I agree that they do get in the way - mainly the linesmen (on the rare exception like tonight) but the majority of the interference by the refs are along the walls. I believe that this is the most effective system possible. It allows proper positoning on both ends of the ice for goal line decisions.. for example in a 3 man system, 72 percent of goals are scored within 7 seconds of transition in the NHL, that doesn't leave any time for one ref to skate the length of the ice and get in position to assess the situation and make a call - The game today is such a fast pace game it's unrealistic to expect one ref to be able to keep up with the pace of the game going end to end to be able to make efficient calls, the guy would be gassed and it would lead to many more reviews slowing the game down even more than it already has been with all of the challenges that are presented game in and game out (goalie interference, off side, ect)
this is just my opinion as a player, and a fan.
Having 2 officials with the ability to call penalties and offsides is asking for too much of them physically? The NBA is a faster game and they seem to do fine with 2 officials. Seeing the 4 donuts in such a small space looks like a circus. Plus they can always call upstairs if they need help
Having 2 officials with the ability to call penalties and offsides is asking for too much of them physically? The NBA is a faster game and they seem to do fine with 2 officials. Seeing the 4 donuts in such a small space looks like a circus. Plus they can always call upstairs if they need help
Comparing the NBA court movement and two officials being able to cover it and two refs being able to cover the fastest sport that exists is absurd.
NHL refs have to cover the fastest sport on Earth in a rink twice as long as an NBA court (200 feet) and almost twice as wide.
Going to two refs for an NHL game simply isn't an argument.
Comparing the NBA court movement and two officials being able to cover it and two refs being able to cover the fastest sport that exists is absurd.
NHL refs have to cover the fastest sport on Earth in a rink twice as long as an NBA court (200 feet) and almost twice as wide.
Going to two refs for an NHL game simply isn't an argument.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
comparing the challenges that stripes face in the NHL vs NBA isn't realistic.
I agree, you'd think a circus this big would have an elephant (most would suggest bettman is that elephant) but this is the most efficent system the clowns can work in.
comparing the challenges that stripes face in the NHL vs NBA isn't realistic.
I agree, you'd think a circus this big would have an elephant (most would suggest bettman is that elephant) but this is the most efficent system the clowns can work in.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
As a former player, that played at a high level - I prefer the 4 man system to the 3.
As a former player, that played at a high level - I prefer the 4 man system to the 3.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
p.s. The NBA is NOT a faster game. What do you smoke before making all these ludicrous statements and conspiracy theories about Bettman and the the other 26 team owners who don't seem to care about their own teams?
Holy God.
Its not about whats right and wrong. This is just your opinion (similar to your crazy Gary Bettman collusions) on something that makes zero sense..and I can only assume its based off of just being a couch-referee/player who has never played or potentially never even sat at a professional game with decent tickets to understand the speed of the game as well as how large the ice surface is. To think only two guys can watch all that is just insane. You need the linesman there just to be on the line, let alone anything else.
Its not about whats right and wrong. This is just your opinion (similar to your crazy Gary Bettman collusions) on something that makes zero sense..and I can only assume its based off of just being a couch-referee/player who has never played or potentially never even sat at a professional game with decent tickets to understand the speed of the game as well as how large the ice surface is. To think only two guys can watch all that is just insane. You need the linesman there just to be on the line, let alone anything else.
Hear Hear !!
Hear Hear !!
lol oh fine. Time to look into tomorrow's slate of games, anyhow.
lol oh fine. Time to look into tomorrow's slate of games, anyhow.
I don't typically get involved but this is RIDICULOUS! Everyone here that I'm seeing has posted and holds a certain reputation on this forum. Really!? Slandering. Name calling on an open discussion forum. Whats the f in point of a forum if we can't discuss without belittling each other constantly. Great picks. Great input. Great insight. But now many of you have showed your immaturity in this thread alone. Grow up. Nyb... You have been the hottest in my opinion. I love reading your inputs everyday. I respect them and following them religously. Sorry to be calling you out but seriously.... Immature.
The rink rat. You too!
You guys are what seperates this forum from many others. Set the standard. Be above.
3 4 5 6 refs who gives an f its just an opinion.... Everyone one is ENTITLED to one
I don't typically get involved but this is RIDICULOUS! Everyone here that I'm seeing has posted and holds a certain reputation on this forum. Really!? Slandering. Name calling on an open discussion forum. Whats the f in point of a forum if we can't discuss without belittling each other constantly. Great picks. Great input. Great insight. But now many of you have showed your immaturity in this thread alone. Grow up. Nyb... You have been the hottest in my opinion. I love reading your inputs everyday. I respect them and following them religously. Sorry to be calling you out but seriously.... Immature.
The rink rat. You too!
You guys are what seperates this forum from many others. Set the standard. Be above.
3 4 5 6 refs who gives an f its just an opinion.... Everyone one is ENTITLED to one
Oh man..... I made a fool of myself. I think I'm a little drunk.. Misread everything lol. I'm actually not seeing anything wrong with this thread lol. Why did I even call out the rat lmao. He made one post haha. Oh my I'm sorry don't hate me. I'm going to take some heat for this one
Oh man..... I made a fool of myself. I think I'm a little drunk.. Misread everything lol. I'm actually not seeing anything wrong with this thread lol. Why did I even call out the rat lmao. He made one post haha. Oh my I'm sorry don't hate me. I'm going to take some heat for this one
these refs get enough calls wrong already with 4 of them, I wouldn't mind seeing a fifth zebra on the ice.
these refs get enough calls wrong already with 4 of them, I wouldn't mind seeing a fifth zebra on the ice.
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