GDT: #1 - 01/19/2013 | New York Rangers @ Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM - MSG, NHL NET

[mike14]

You also don't see an extra two unless a guy is damn near taking a swing at the ref. Boyle was barely even saying anything yet he conveniently got the extra 2. If it was any ref but Lee, I'd agree with you.

But if you know Lee is a POS (and i agree) then Boyle should too. Just ignore the useless **** a stick pins in his voodoo doll while in the penalty box

 

[Machinehead]

Pretty sure MDz put seguin on a breakaway

It was definitely Staal.

LOL at 'stood and watched'. the giveaway was terrible (but at least he redeemed himself by getting back and stopping the puck), he was where he should have been for the rebound, between his man and the goal, there's no way he should be expecting a 25+ ft rebound to blow past him

He should be letting a 25+ foot rebound blow past him. He isn't between his man and the goal for his health, he needs to make a play on it.

 

[Kakko]

The physicality was fine. It was 7 out of every 8 passes going to the other team that was the problem imo.

Also the fact that the last faceoff was the first one we won

 

[offdacrossbar]

lol at all the negativity. that period wasnt that bad peeps.

killin penalties doesnt lend itself to tons of offense

relax, our help d has been good. hank has been sharp and were on the pp

rask will help us score in the 2nd

 

[Hunter Gathers]

But if you know Lee is a POS (and i agree) then Boyle should too. Just ignore the useless **** a stick pins in his voodoo doll while in the penalty box

I don't think players should have to dictate their game just because a ref is biased against the team. The ref should just not be allowed to ref said team's games.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

He got called because Chris Lee is a horrible ref and has always been conveniently horrible whenever he refs Rangers games (he's from Philly and is a born and raised Flyers fan).

As a rule, I think it's disgraceful when a ref makes himself bigger than the game when he punishes a team for a player complaining (i.e. unsportsmanlike in hockey and technical foul in basketball) is ridiculous. Games should be decided by what happens on the ice and court, not by someone complaining.

 

[Machinehead]

Also the fact that the last faceoff was the first one we won

Yeah that too. That was horrible. I'd actually like to see Halpern on the PP. He's the only guy on the roster that even knows what a faceoff is.

 

[mike14]

I don't think players should have to dictate their game just because a ref is biased against the team. The ref should just not be allowed to ref said team's games.

I agree, but my fundamental point still stands, ref's don't change their minds because players yap at them, so do the smart thing and don't give them an excuse to dish out more penalties

 

[JCrusher*]

Didnt the Bruins have the most players play during the lockout? Maybe thats why they look so sharp out of the gate

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

lol at all the negativity. that period wasnt that bad peeps.

killin penalties doesnt lend itself to tons of offense

relax, our help d has been good. hank has been sharp and were on the pp

rask will help us score in the 2nd

When ODC is one of the few positive dudes on the board you know there's too much overreaction.

Definitely agreed. If the offense can get into a rhythm we'll look great, since I thought defensively we looked good.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Can someone explain how Duguay still doesn't know that it's pronounced "Luchich" and not "Luchic"? He's been in the league long enough, has won a cup, and is a high profile player. Oh yeah and Bill Pidto just called him "Luchich".

 

[Clown Fiesta]

Didnt the Bruins have the most players play during the lockout? Maybe thats why they look so sharp out of the gate

The Sens did.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

It was definitely Staal.



He should be letting a 25+ foot rebound blow past him. He isn't between his man and the goal for his health, he needs to make a play on it.

You're correct. My bad

 

[NCRanger]

I don't think players should have to dictate their game just because a ref is biased against the team. The ref should just not be allowed to ref said team's games.

And, as long as a player doesn't show the ref up, or call the ref a **********, a player should be allowed to say something if it is a bad call. A ref with rabbit ears does nothing to benefit the game.

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Also the fact that the last faceoff was the first one we won

now THAT'S a real issue people need to complain about. I saw Richie lose a bunch of faceoffs and instantly thought "oh boy, here we go again."

 

[BBKers]

Goal or no goal, those two games in Sweden were the saddest hockey i can remember seeing.
BUT, there is plenty of time left. Could get even worse

I was at that game
Sat next to Lundqvists parents.
Sundin & Forsberg sat in front of me
Lousy game though

Duguay "Eric Staals giveaway"????

Lets see what the 2nd & 3rd periods bring
Not gonna comment this yet

 

[Boruto]

rational assessment is otu the window when everyone is charged.

 

[egelband]

He was hardly arguing, too. That's what pisses me off even more. He barely said anything. That was Chris Lee and his bias against the Rangers at its finest.

the refs love it that they're a topic of conversation and we know their names.

 

[Glennsoe]

According to stats on Viasat, we WON 6 face off's...

I don't remember blinking 6 times though...

Can anyone confirm the numbers ?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

As a rule, I think it's disgraceful when a ref makes himself bigger than the game when he punishes a team for a player complaining (i.e. unsportsmanlike in hockey and technical foul in basketball) is ridiculous. Games should be decided by what happens on the ice and court, not by someone complaining.

I agree, for the most part. I think only the most egregious should be penalized (i.e. when the guy is about ready to haul off and hit the ref). Refs should not be allowed to call another 2 just because a guy was mean to them. It opens up the potential for an already biased ref to be even further biased.

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Here we go. Let's pot one on this PP. LGR!

 

[Machinehead]

Can someone explain how Duguay still doesn't know that it's pronounced "Luchich" and not "Luchic"? He's been in the league long enough, has won a cup, and is a high profile player. Oh yeah and Bill Pidto just called him "Luchich".

If Duguay says he's Luchic then he's Luchic

 

[SupersonicMonkey*]

lol at all the negativity. that period wasnt that bad peeps.

killin penalties doesnt lend itself to tons of offense

relax, our help d has been good. hank has been sharp and were on the pp

rask will help us score in the 2nd

Glad to see you back man.

 

[Kakko]

Flowerplay Time!

 

[shoothepuck]

Maybe they had a cup of coffee and wake up..