NHL Season 2021

[dwm74]

Any Rangers fans still questioning whether David Quinn is the right guy to coach the Rangers?

Their performance in his absence speaks volumes...

 

[GonePlaid]

Back from Amalie Arena. Day-um, I've missed live hockey. The speed, the sounds, the beer. And it didn't hurt that the right team won. I'm still amazed at the skill of these guys. Hopefully we'll be able to work a few more into our schedules.

 

[Ostie]

Robby Fabbri gets the hat trick for the Wings over the Stars last night. The Wings are finally playing up to the level they should. Is it too late to help them this season?

 

[GoLeafsGo]

Well, green uniforms didn't help either....wonder what to try next?

 

[GoLeafsGo]

Wow. Maybe it was the uniforms....

 

[GonePlaid]

Wow. Maybe it was the uniforms....

They didn't recognize each other in the green?

 

[dwm74]

First time I saw those green St Pats unis I thought the Flames were playing the Stars in their retro jersey. Then remembered the Canadian teams are all together and that couldn't be possible. Took a few seconds to realize what I was seeing. Not exactly easy on the eyes, that bright green.

 

[Fishheadjoe]

Wow. Maybe it was the uniforms....

Or Freddie had his driving license revoked!
Fishheadjoe

 

[GoLeafsGo]

Or Freddie had his driving license revoked!
Fishheadjoe

Campbell does look pretty good doesn't he...4 games, 4 wins, 2 by shutouts...

 

[Fishheadjoe]

To my eye, the team looks to be playing better in front of Soupy, then Freddie. It also helps that they are not down 2-0 after four shots on goal!
Fishheadjoe

 

[dwm74]

Wow, can't believe this went down like this. I always thought highly of Tim Peel as a referee, but after this hot mike moment, the league really had no choice but to say adios.

NHL ref Peel banned for hot-mic call on Preds

Not defending this at all, but the truth is, the refs and linesmen are human, and they have to have some leanings no matter how professional they try to be. They don't appreciate being abused verbally by certain coaches/players and after a while, that's gotta have some sort of effect on their decisions somehow, however small that might be. You just wonder what gets said between themselves post-game in the officials' dressing room.

 

[Jason Hollar]

I didn’t see that game - but were the players acting up? It’s not uncommon for refs to try and manage the flow of the game if certain tensions are about to boil over.

Were the refs comments unfairly biased or out of the blue? Or were there specific things leading up to it?

 

[GonePlaid]

Wow, can't believe this went down like this. I always thought highly of Tim Peel as a referee, but after this hot mike moment, the league really had no choice but to say adios.

NHL ref Peel banned for hot-mic call on Preds

Not defending this at all, but the truth is, the refs and linesmen are human, and they have to have some leanings no matter how professional they try to be. They don't appreciate being abused verbally by certain coaches/players and after a while, that's gotta have some sort of effect on their decisions somehow, however small that might be. You just wonder what gets said between themselves post-game in the officials' dressing room.

Lotta ppl have gotten their @$$ in a sling for talking near a hot mic: Reporters, politicians, average Joes. Oh, well. He was gonna retire anyway. Now he gets an early start.

 

[GonePlaid]

I didn’t see that game - but were the players acting up? It’s not uncommon for refs to try and manage the flow of the game if certain tensions are about to boil over.

Were the refs comments unfairly biased or out of the blue? Or were there specific things leading up to it?

Well, it was the Preds.

 

[MJ5150]

I'm with you @dwm74 and @Jason Hollar on the Peel deal.
It's not unbelievable other refs have done the same thing, not out of spite, just out of the reasons you both reference.
It's a tough spot for the NHL to be in. They can't let it slide. Maybe because he was close to retiring, they decided to make an example out of him.

-Mike

 

[GonePlaid]

I'm with you @dwm74 and @Jason Hollar on the Peel deal.
It's not unbelievable other refs have done the same thing, not out of spite, just out of the reasons you both reference.
It's a tough spot for the NHL to be in. They can't let it slide. Maybe because he was close to retiring, they decided to make an example out of him.

-Mike

I have no idea what their contract is like. Wonder if he keeps retirement bennies.

 

[Fishheadjoe]

With single game betting coming to the NHL in the very near future, the NHL is being careful. Ref's manage the game, always have and always will. Unfortunately for Peel, that never before heard comment has put the NHL in a difficult position as they try to emulate a clean game to the gambling community. As always, a simple follow the money trail will lead to this decision.
Fishheadjoe

 

[GonePlaid]

Well, the Panthers are looking really good lately.

 

[dwm74]

Too bad the Pens can't play Buffalo every day. They'd really rack up the points and get that top seed locked up for the postseason.

I do feel bad for the Sabres...they're really not as bad as their current 0-14-2 streak would indicate. If only a former league MVP would play like he's capable of playing. Hall looks like he's just going through the motions at times out there...reminds me of Malkin. And like Malkin, when he's on fire, he can carry a team. Wondering if he's already shut the door on this season and thinking about his next contract and team.

 

[Jeff K]

Too bad the Pens can't play Buffalo every day. They'd really rack up the points and get that top seed locked up for the postseason.

Very similar to what the Rangers are thinking. But for them, it's "Too bad we can't play the Flyers every day..." Yet another debacle in Philly last night.