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The NHL Hates Toronto, Too
Written by Penguins Experience   
Friday, 20 November 2009 16:09


Last night in Carolina, another talented group of NHL officials displayed their incredible skill:



Finally, clear evidence that the NHL hates Toronto.
Either that, or Gary Bettman desperately wants the Carolina Hurricanes to succeed.

NHL officiating is an inconsistent joke.

From "even up" calls to refusing to suspend superstars to the "intent to blow the whistle" rule, NHL refereeing is poor at best.

It's not because the league is out to get any particular franchise or because Gary Bettman favors any one team.
It's just poor.  Across the board.  And that's sad.

Note: This does not apply to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
We all know that Gary Bettman has been rigging the entire league for years to make sure Sidney Crosby raises the Cup as often as possible.

Of course, it sucks when a bad call hurts your team.
It hurt Buffalo fans in 1999, it hurt Red Wings fans on Wednesday and it hurt Leaf fans yesterday.
We've even heard that a referee may have made a bad call before Gary Bettman came to the NHL.

But that's not the point.
It doesn't matter when it happens or how it happens or what team it happens against.
What matters is that it happens.

Of course, referees are human and it's understandable that they make mistakes.
Often times the referee can't see the puck, or he doesn't have the right angle on a penalty call.
It's unfortunate, but it's understandable. 
Sometimes the difference between a goal counting and a goal being disallowed is a fraction of a second and referees need to make the right call quickly.  And sometimes they make mistakes.

That's not to say it's right, though.
The NHL should be doing whatever it can to improve the quality of their referees so that they make the right calls more often.

However, bad judgment calls are not the only issue with officiating in the NHL.

Things like "make up calls" are conscious decisions made by referees.
They're not calls made in the heat of a fast-paced game.
They're not the result of being out of position or having a puck lost in a crowd.
NHL referees, in almost every game, try to "even up" penalty calls.
It's gotten to the point where it's expected.

How many times have you heard a coach or GM complain that one team received more penalties than the other?
The NHL has established the fact that both teams will have a similar number of chances on the power play and, when they don't, the referees will do their best to even things up.

It's ridiculous and it's essentially an NHL standard now.

Those calls are not caused by an incorrect decision made in a split second.
They are caused by an ingrained mentality among NHL referees.
A mentality that should change.
 
Let's Fight Over A $200 Stick
Written by PENSBLOG STAFF   
Friday, 20 November 2009 10:33

Via every hockey blog on the internet this morning.

Scott Niedermayer throws his stick over the boards to a fan. And well it is not pretty.

[Puck Daddy] has this video which we agree shows some big time punches being thrown.

Have to score the fight for the dude in the flannel shirt.

No idea why he was that angry.

Go Pens

P.S. If you are wondering why we aren't talking about the Pens. We're not concerned.
Any analysis anyone could do is immediately rendered gay because of injuries.

So suck it.
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Oof. PENS LOSE.
Written by PENSBLOG STAFF   
Friday, 20 November 2009 07:41

 

We swear.  We were ready to end our little hissy fit and recap a game.

Not this one.

chernobyl

Not like this.

 

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GAMEDAY 22 - SENATORS
Written by Penguins Experience   
Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:00

7:30 PM

Scotiabank Place

Listen to the game at [WXDX]

If you have any questions for Mike Lange, Phil Bourque or Bob Grove join the Penguins Radio Network Facebook page.
You can submit questions via the discussion tab for the Crash the Net segments or Penguins Hotline after the game.



Of course, it's impossible to have all good news on the injury front.
Mark Eaton, the one defenseman that has played every game this season, missed the morning skate and will be a game-time decision.
Dan Bylsman "remains optimistic" that Eaton will play, despite him having back spasms.

Citizen's Voice has some interesting stats regarding the Pens defense.
If Eaton doesn't play, he will be replaced by Chris Lee (who was called up from WBS.)
That means the Penguins will dress four defensemen that have a combined total of 22 games of NHL experience between them.


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