#5 Los Angeles Kings vs #1 Chicago Blackhawks WCF series thread

[forty_three]

It's fair
Honestly, one game is fair. In a way, they’re punishing him LESS because he was in a bit of after-the-play scrum with Carter. I hate that they give out lesser punishment during playoffs – in my mind, it should be more. If you get caught doing something stupid like retaliating with a high stick (where Keith fully admitted he was intending to slash Carter back), you deserve a more severe punishment. Will it affect your team’s chances of going to the Cup? Absolutely. But that’s what you get for doing something stupid.

If nothing else, at least be consistent all year round – pre-season, regular season or post season it shouldn’t matter. Claim precedents and use that as a starting point, even if each situation is unique. At least you can say, “In 2011, Bouchard slashed Calvert in the face. In 2013, Keith slashed Carter in the face. If we look at the rule book, this falls under the textbook definition of ‘Illegal High Stick to the Head.’ Therefore, as we have deemed in previous incidents similar in nature, this act is worthy of a 2 game suspension.” Consistency. Precedence. Keep it as black and white as possible. Holy shit it’s not rocket science.

(Sorry there was a bit of a rant in there)

 

[BF4L]

I am actually looking forward to this game much more then my own team. Wat to much stress. This one I can just sit back have a beer and relax.

 

[dash]

Bloodbank in for Keith tonight - Kings need to take advantage and square this series.

 

[esls79]

Bloodbank in for Keith tonight - Kings need to take advantage and square this series.

If I was Kyle Clifford, I'd stay away from him

 

[Hoopla Bookie]

Finally got the game up for tonight in vBookie so make sure you all get your bets it!

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/[email protected]

 

[beantownmaniac]

I must be good luck for you Kings fans. turn the game on.......goal!!!!!

 

[dboy97]

Quick would like that one back

 

[Ho_Brah]

just got home, lets go boys!!!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Sheldon Brookbank is terrible. Hawks are missing Keith for sure.

 

[davnlaguna]

go kings go

 

[BlueWolfZero]

after the high sticks LA got away with this period that was a pretty weak call....

 

[davnlaguna]

Kings waited long enough for Kane to Wake up.
Have not seen the game yet but heard bits and pieces. Heard both Kings goals but was busy working during all three Hawks goals

 

[davnlaguna]

Here is hoping for a game 7

 

[Ho_Brah]

A soft goal. A goal that should have been a cross checking or interference penalty. And the return of the Brown’s clown game of ill timed forced moves and passes. This one was in the stars.

 

[rares]

That's it? 9 total posts during the game? You guys are slackers.

Don't know what to make of Quick's softies at this stage but I guess he was due for a couple. /shrug

Go win the next game and take it from there.

 

[BlueWolfZero]

That's it? 9 total posts during the game? You guys are slackers.

Don't know what to make of Quick's softies at this stage but I guess he was due for a couple. /shrug

Go win the next game and take it from there.

The site was buggy all night. had trouble reloading the page

 

[The Q stache]

That's it? 9 total posts during the game? You guys are slackers.

Don't know what to make of Quick's softies at this stage but I guess he was due for a couple. /shrug

Go win the next game and take it from there.

I couldn't get on, something about a database error.

 

[mattola]

I couldn't get on, something about a database error.

ive been seeing that alot lately as well

 

[Ho_Brah]

Hey, anything can happen and I’m still praying for a miracle… But the injuries and the extremely physical first series against the Blues really hampered Kings’ efforts against the Sharks, which was a battle all on its own. As has been stated, Minny was no threat at all to the Hawks and Red Wings gave it their best shot, but in the end, that wasn’t enough.

You pit the Hawks against the Sharks, I think the Sharks eat the Hawks for breakfast personally, which is why I wanted the Ducks and not the Wings to win — moot now, though.

The Kings gave it their all through two periods, but after that, they couldn't recover in the third, which led to poor decisions like a horribly timed line change with guys just slowly cruising off the ice (SMH that was brutal). Barely scraping by has now caught up to them and the Hawks can finish, credit them for that.

At least they went down fighting. They’re down, but not out.

 

[mattola]

kings have more than enough talent and grit to get back in this. they are too good. going to be fun to watch.