Comments on: Bad calls, sloppy play haunted Detroit; Not a conspiracy

By: Lord Stanley of Preston

Lord Stanley of Preston — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:32:02 +0000

The complaints about minor infractions will always garner no sympathy from other teams fans, we have to assume that these calls will eventually balance out. But when an official is clearly looking at a play where a major infraction is committed and said official decides to let it go, we have to say WTF is going on here! Why are they not calling a major infraction where injury has occurred?? As in the Wings/Sharks series where 16 minutes of injury laden calls were let go. http://NhlBadCalls.blogspot.com

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:56:24 +0000

Which questionable calls from Game 1? Seto’s high stick on Franzen that drew blood? Are you really making a case that San Jose hasn’t gotten the better of the breaks in this series?
The bad calls have gone both ways for sure. But in aggregate, and in timing, the calls have gone SJ’s way. Does that excuse Detroit’s marginal play in the first two games? Nope. But I think the Wings could’ve skated out with a split if not for some untimely calls (and missed calls).
And I of course agree there’s no conspiracy. I’ve seen games where I was embarrassed at how many calls went Detroit’s way. I hate it either way. If bad calls go your way, the other team’s fans taint your victory. If the bad calls go against you, you’re left wondering if officiating cost you the game.
Bottom line: the officials had a bad night last night. A very bad night. I hope their performance is reviewed closely and their future assignments adjusted accordingly.

By: Steve O

Steve O — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:55:04 +0000

PJ, the last call against the sharks was horrible, but it was most likely to atone for the fact that at the face off on that play, a shark pulled down a Red Wing (interference) but the call wasn’t made.
The issue isn’t the fact they are calling penalties on Detroit, it is that they are NOT calling the same things against the Sharks.
Like “interfering with the goal tender” when in that same period, Howard was high sticked and waved his hands to indicate he wasn’t calling it. Obviously he saw the incident as he indicated to continue playing.
And for people who say “with those penalties, the Sharks only scored twice,” you need to realize that in the 9 or 10 minutes that the Red Wings are short handed, they generate little to no offense and tire themselves out more.
the officials should be ashamed, the NHL should be emberrased and any hockey fan should be disgusted at the officiating yesterday.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:46:46 +0000

Last 2 games have been determined by questionable 5 on 3 power plays.

By: Rachele W

Rachele W — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:39:14 +0000

I agree 100% with PJ Sharkie…can we also look at game 1 and the questionable calls that went Detroit’s way???

By: PJSharkie91361

PJSharkie91361 — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:19:57 +0000

I counted at least 3 calls against the Sharks that were questionable. The last one bing goaltender interference. How is it goalie interference when you get shoved into the goalie bythe opposing player? This was called within the last 3 minutes of the game and right when SJ went on a power play. Bad calls are falling either way. I don’t buy the argument.