GDT: Maple Leafs @ Devils - 7:00 PM - MSG

[DerekDevils30]

3 successful PK’s against a red hot power play is a good thing. Would sting to go 0 for 3 on the PP however. Hope they can get one to start the 3rd.

 

[Devs3cups]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

lol how does one prove this? You can't argue or plead your case with the refs. Weird statement.

 

[Its Always Sundstrom]

 

[FooteBahl]

There's no justification, and there will be none given. The league does not deign to explain itself to the peasants.

I still don't think this is malfeasance btw. Just incompetence. But that's just as bad, and it has the same result for us.

Yeah, I want the refs family sent to Guantanamo for that call

 

[Shakir ONeal]

Found myself borderline angry that period. Took a breath. This team has won 13 in a row. No matter what happens, this has been f***ing awesome.

Better 2nd but need to get some higher quality chances in the 3rd. Leafs have done well keeping the Devils to the outside mostly.

Would suck to lose this way but at the same time they have played well and could be 2-2 which should have them Andy’s fans feeling confident..still a period to go though

 

[BostonDevil]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

F off to him and Yandle

 

[Devs3cups]

If they lose like this, I'm kind of ok with it. Took battling the refs and 2 posts. We're still a wagon. Choo choo!

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

Mfer brought the law book out for a hockey game.

 

[FinnishDevil]

I like how they didnt include Brendan Smith and his 1 point in the graphic when showing how good our blueline has been on scoring points.

 

[Xirik]

Was it? Ive seen one replay but i don’t see it.

Bastians foot was definitely in the crease and his foot did contact murray's foot. Did it stop him from spreading out to try and make the save? I don't know but Ref's usually side with the goalie on these type of calls.

Don't know if it means anything but the shot was redirected off Bastians leg.

 

[Blender]

lol how does one prove this? You can't argue or plead your case with the refs. Weird statement.

As a Canadian I will say this is pretty typical of the commentary on NHL broadcasts in this country.

 

[devilsblood]

Lets just get this zero off the board and go from there.

 

[Saugus]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

Reasonable doubt? Bastian didn't steal a TV, he was in the crease. What a bizarre thing to cite.

This isn't the legal system, and even if it was, that's backwards. The prosecution is the one that has to overcome reasonable doubt.

 

[Devilsgrl35]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

LOL this isn't a courtroom.

 

[Whaddagoal]

Get a PP goal. Please shove it to these clowns...

 

[Devs3cups]

Mfer brought the law book out for a hockey game.

My mans acting like there's a jury out here to review goals

 

[Blender]

Reasonable doubt? Bastian didn't steal a TV, he was in the crease. What a bizarre thing to cite.

This isn't the legal system, and even if it was, that's backwards. The prosecution is the one that has to overcome reasonable doubt.

It's not even close to what the rulebook actually says, so the gall to blatantly lie on national TV like this is sure something.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

lmfaooo huh!?? That's a black and white thing, you're either in the crease or you're not. Bastian was but he didn't interfere with Murray. I don't care their skate blades smooched

 

[SJinNewJersey]

Lets' get a goal here boys!

 

[FinnishDevil]

Anthony Stewart making things up on Sportsnet: "The rules are the rules...you have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're not in the crease".

The problem is that there is no clear ruling. "Significant presence" might mean something different when asking two different people. There needs to be clear rule, like "hey if your skates collide, its a no goal" or something like that. Then even if its a shitty call, you can say that well thats how it is in the rule book.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Jordie Benn left and did not return in that 2nd. So Leafs will be riding 4 D big time the rest of the way if he‘s done for the night

Benn is back

 

[Bleedred]

Score on this power play

No second unit please

Score before we get a chance to put them out there

 

[Blender]

The problem is that there is no clear ruling. "Significant presence" might mean something different when asking two different people. There needs to be clear rule, like "hey if your skates collide, its a no goal" or something like that. Then even if its a shitty call, you can say that well thats how it is in the rule book.

I don't think the NHL wants objectivity. It would highlight how incompetent the officials actually are, and right now they can hide behind "judgement calls".

 

[JimEIV]

Well Seek and Destroy was enjoyable.

 

[Blender]

lmfaooo huh!?? That's a black and white thing, you're either in the crease or you're not. Bastian was but he didn't interfere with Murray. I don't care their skate blades smooched

The guy thinks it's still 1998 where you weren't allowed to have your skate in the crease I guess.