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Trevman12
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 Posted - 01/03/2007 : 19:36:47
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Poll Question:
Here is a TSN poll for you. In your opinion, which of the following has been the biggest story in the first half of the NHL season?
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Edited by - Trevman12 on 01/04/2007 08:45:14
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 01/03/2007 : 20:10:18
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Honestly, not one of those surprises me.
One thing I do find surprising is that goalies like Tim Thomas, Chris Mason and Ray Emery have shown that they are all starting-goalie caliber. |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 01/03/2007 20:13:23 |
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Guest4044
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Posted - 01/03/2007 : 23:43:02
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Admin Edit:
No verbal shots at other members. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2007 : 06:44:28
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What? When would I have implied that? If you have nothing to contribute to the topic, then please refrain from posting.
Think about it, all of the above had already occured, even just a bit. The only thing up there that hadn't already happened was Anaheim's dominance but that was easily foreseeable with the acquisition of Pronger and the "rebirth" of Teemu Selanne. |
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Guest6916
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Posted - 01/04/2007 : 09:59:42
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| I said overzealous officiating. The others, I agree that they come as little surprise. I am however, shocked at the amount of penalties being called. In my opinion it makes for a worse on ice product. The league needs to re-examine its mission to crack down on obstruction. I am all for it but some of the calls are a little much. At least 25% of them are poor calls. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
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Posted - 01/04/2007 : 11:40:17
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| I said Buffalo-Anaheim dominance. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 01/04/2007 : 11:46:04
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| I think the biggest problem with the officiating is the lack of consistency. Some refs let the game run its course while others follow the rule-enforcement guidelines to a tee. It must be frustrating when you can get away with something one game, then get called for it the next. |
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admin
Forum Admin
Canada
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Posted - 01/04/2007 : 12:09:17
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| I agree that inconsistency is a major issue. The root of it is the two ref system. No two refs call the game the same way. Players are left to guess. Plus having 4 officials on the already small enough ice surface doesn't help to create any room. |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 01/12/2007 : 22:11:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailova
I said Buffalo-Anaheim dominance.
most surprising or most pleasing lol |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
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Posted - 01/13/2007 : 10:45:24
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Hahah lol  ....while I am glad that Buffalo is dominant, I picked that choice because I really do think it has been the biggest story so far. I hear about it all the time. |
Edited by - Mikhailova on 01/13/2007 10:45:54 |
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What is the biggest story of the first half? 
