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Cautious Optimism
- Jul 31, 2007
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Also, note how the Sharks get DOUBLE the PPs than the Canucks on average.
That is unbelievable.
Couture is an amazing diver.
Also, note how the Sharks get DOUBLE the PPs than the Canucks on average.
That is unbelievable.
We got a veteran NHL referee fired by complaining to the media about them. I am going to assume that doesn't sit well with most of the refs in the NHL.
Couture is an amazing diver.
Not as good as Wingels
I looked into some stats. Currently the Canucks have the least PP/game at 2.6.
They're also 8th in the league in Corsi %, the teams ahead of them in order.
1. Wild
2. Sharks
3. Blackhawks
4. Kings
5. Bruins
6. New Jersey
7. Canadians
Now remember corsi is based off possession and shot attempts. A PP really boosts corsi since you get the opportunity to control the puck in the offensive zone and take shots.
Now back to PP for each of these teams based off PP %
1. Wild (4 PP/game)
2. Sharks (5.2 PP/game)
3. Blackhawks (3.6 PP/game)
4. Kings (3.5 PP/game)
5. Bruins (3.7 PP/game)
6. Devils (3.3 PP/game)
7. Canadians (4.1 PP/game)
Most teams get an average of 3.5 PP/game, the Canucks have one less than that while still putting up great possession #s. Hard to argue against a bias.
The "best" diver is likely someone we wouldn't expect at all, considering that a good dive is one in which everyone thinks there's a legitimate call there
Amazing that given the amount of power that the name Aquilini possesses in Vancouver they can't even at least lobby the league on getting fairer calls. Being realistic, I'm sure every team lobbies to an extent (cough Boston) but I would have imagined that the Aquilinis would have their say in the league. Hard to make any assumptions on what exactly happens in the backrooms though.
Couture is an amazing diver.
64.3 Fines and Suspensions - Regardless if a minor penalty for diving /embellishment is called, Hockey Operations will review game videos and assess fines to players or goalkeepers who dive or embellish a fall or a reaction, or who feign injury. See also Rule 28 – Supplementary Discipline. The call on the ice by the Referee is totally independent of supplementary discipline.
The first such incident during the season will result in a warning letter being sent to the player or goalkeeper. The second such incident will result in a one thousand dollar ($1,000) fine. For a third such incident in the season, the player shall be suspended for one game, pending a telephone conversation with the Director of Hockey Operations. For subsequent violations in the same season, the player’s suspension shall double (i.e. first suspension – one game, second suspension – two games, third suspension – four games, etc.) See also Rule 28 –Supplementary Discipline.
I honestly don't think it's a sinister conspiracy by the refs for past egregious acts to get us or some sort of utter disrespect for the twins...
I think it's a little more simple than that... I just don't think refs are used to calling penalties on plays at the speed the twins play.
It's the style the Twins play. I've watched basically the opposition hang off of them for years now, and not get the calls that deserved to be called...
Nothing new this year..
They don't play with speed once in the zone on the cycle and controlling the puck with their little 5-10 foot passes ... Just like their game, they get held, hooked, interfered at a lower speed. I just don't think refs are used to calling penalties on plays at that speed.
don't know if that makes sense... kinda hard to explain.
Obviously not the complete answer.. just a theory i've been thinking about for awhile now..
Let's not lose sight of the fact the amount of interference the twins get away with themselves because of the speed of their game as well... all those mini-picks they do also are not called because the nudges are so slight and low speed... with the offending twin almost at a dead stop at the time... they are brilliant at the accidentally-on-purpose pass and pick play. if they are moving any faster or on the rush... the whistle is blowing every time...
I disagree.
A good diver only needs to sell it to the refs, not everyone.
I honestly don't think it's a sinister conspiracy by the refs for past egregious acts to get us or some sort of utter disrespect for the twins...
I think it's a little more simple than that... I just don't think refs are used to calling penalties on plays at the speed the twins play.
It's the style the Twins play. I've watched basically the opposition hang off of them for years now, and not get the calls that deserved to be called...
Nothing new this year..
They don't play with speed once in the zone on the cycle and controlling the puck with their little 5-10 foot passes ... Just like their game, they get held, hooked, interfered at a lower speed. I just don't think refs are used to calling penalties on plays at that speed.
don't know if that makes sense... kinda hard to explain.
Obviously not the complete answer.. just a theory i've been thinking about for awhile now..
Let's not lose sight of the fact the amount of interference the twins get away with themselves because of the speed of their game as well... all those mini-picks they do also are not called because the nudges are so slight and low speed... with the offending twin almost at a dead stop at the time... they are brilliant at the accidentally-on-purpose pass and pick play. if they are moving any faster or on the rush... the whistle is blowing every time...
NHL could use an ombudsman.
it's been bad since the auger and burrows incident..
annoying as hell last night to see the isles bench all up in arms about kesler getting elbowed (shouldered, whatever) in the head, yet the apalling dive from whoever that was Henrik blew on was completely ignored
another thing -- man, im sick of having to watch these non-Shorty US opposition feeds on Center Ice .. every one of these guys are constantly mispronouncing names (Hendrik, Bieska, Hamhouse -- I even heard Edler last night -- the Pittsburgh guy spent the entire game calling Santorelli Schroeder (didn't seem to notice that as one guy he was probably playing 35 minutes)
anyway.. rant over/