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GDT#25 Devils @ Capitals 7:00 p.m. Fri Nov 30, 2018 NBCSWA+, NHLN-US, TVAS, MSG+
Beaglefan2:
I loved Alan May's reaction/comments. It wasn't just the Wilson hit, it was how hockey has completely changed in the last 3 years. It would be interesting to watch a normal Caps mid-season game from 5 years ago and count the hits. Then, immediately watch a current game and count the hits. The "hits" they count for stats today, wouldn't have been counted before. Usually, there are maybe 2 or 3 true hits in a current game. Its become a ladies game.
4 Caps:
I think before a player is assessed a match penalty the play should be reviewed period. There are not that many match penalties handed out so I don’t see how requiring video review would slow down a game that much. I really believe that if the refs in this case had looked at a video replay before making his call, Wilson would not have been given a match penalty. The official would have seen thst there was no contact with the head.
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Saturday December 01, 2018, 12:56:35 PM Eastern ---Pretty sure basketball is the same way. Sports are just so fast these days it's too easy to miss important stuff.
On these type plays, the game is already slowed down because there's always some dude laying on the ice holding his face. (whether he actually takes a hit to the head or not, they're pussy programmed now to pretend they've been shot.)
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Could not agree more Mick!
There is a lot of inherent delay, especially with the match penalty call.
First off, many times, the refs take up time, separating opposing players from each other, who may have attempted some retaliation, for the original infraction that is under consideration for penalty.
Secondly, then the refs usually meet up, in their little, safe, half-circle area, to discuss things, sorting out what is what. Sometimes the ref puts the offender in the penalty box, while referee discussions continue. Again, more time taken up.
Then, like you mentioned, Mick, a possible injured player on ice, gets medical attention, if needed, adding more game delay.
IF the match penalty is affirmed, offending player is oft times escorted by the ref, then we have the delay that occurs while coaches get explanations, as to the circumstances of the decision.
Add in a possible network decision to then take a commercial break, and you’ve got PLENTY of time for a Toronto review. Certainly no worse than the goalie interference stuff!! And a match penalty doesn’t happen THAT often!!
Still relieved that DOPS got it right!
Rush
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Saturday December 01, 2018, 07:24:49 PM Eastern ---I loved Alan May's reaction/comments. It wasn't just the Wilson hit, it was how hockey has completely changed in the last 3 years. It would be interesting to watch a normal Caps mid-season game from 5 years ago and count the hits. Then, immediately watch a current game and count the hits. The "hits" they count for stats today, wouldn't have been counted before. Usually, there are maybe 2 or 3 true hits in a current game. Its become a ladies game.
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BIG AMEN ON THAT BEAGS!!!👍
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Saturday December 01, 2018, 07:24:49 PM Eastern ---I loved Alan May's reaction/comments. It wasn't just the Wilson hit, it was how hockey has completely changed in the last 3 years. It would be interesting to watch a normal Caps mid-season game from 5 years ago and count the hits. Then, immediately watch a current game and count the hits. The "hits" they count for stats today, wouldn't have been counted before. Usually, there are maybe 2 or 3 true hits in a current game. Its become a ladies game.
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We clearly atent the only ones noticing
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