Rip The Mesh

37 minutes ago, Barnstorm said:

I’m curious as to what the league has threatened ownership, management, coaches and players with if they publicly express frustration or comment on the clearly bias officiating. It’s got to be more than just the risk of fines. 
It’s oddly quiet regarding some of the most dangerous and underhanded infractions. Even the media avoid the subject at times. 
 

 

 

No question. Maybe some players argue in the instant, same with the coach, but they sure back-off in a hurry. Most of the media shut up so they don't

get black balled. We don't hear or see everything. I know referees will sometimes talk to a coach after a game but that's a rarity.

Honesty? I think it's fear of a strike from officials "which has happened before", League is most likely scared.

I voted in the bottom bracket;  

Wrap it up in four? Why not!

Think he's nervous?

10 hours ago, Cromeslab said:

NHL has the worst officiating of any pro sport,pathetic really

Most inconsistent for 100% sure. I think coaches actually alter their game plans depending who's calling the game.

9 hours ago, RWJC said:

Hey Boss, there’s already a thread going on this. Care to merge? Thanks!

Sorry, missed that. If I knew how I would.

32 minutes ago, Heretic said:

Maybe a change of scenery fixes that?

Remember Cam Neely?  

Dumbest thing the Canucks ever did! He was a keeper.

25 minutes ago, grumpyone said:

what's REALLY scary is....when was the last time you ever saw a group   of kids playing street hockey?

 

Not as often as I'd like to. The Richmond Ice Centre has had six full sized rinks for roughly 30 yrs. ago, same as North Delta. There are many rinks

that are no longer hockey oriented, ice taken out.

When we couldn't get on ice, we'd find a lacrosse box to play road hockey. That's how hockey oriented it was in, say, 1994.

Hockey is still big in some areas of BC, no where near what it was. With so much immigration over the last 25 / 30years, it seems most kids are into Basketball.

Never know, it could rev up again. Saw some real positive action when the Canucks were in the playoffs.  Some have noted the cost. Yah, it's tough to 

dole out so much for gear that will need upgrading pretty much every year.

Did I mention about the Canuck's great year? Oh yah, I did..

good picture...

9 minutes ago, IBatch said:

Not to be dramatic, but costs were an issue in the 70's and 80's too.   It was prohibitive then too. 

Well, I'd get in trouble if I said one off the main reasons I think. Let's just say different strokes for different folks.

seems a little confused; IMO.