From all accounts, the officials in that game were out of their ing minds.

I've seen too many very questionable goals taken back and the season isn't even a week old. Add in the ref who was roughing up Gerbe in last night's game, the *weird*...beyond weird...penalties in the Kings/Oilers game, and this season already has far too much official involvement.

The celebration was probably a bit much, but for the second goal of his career, and considering the situation (first goal being waved off), I can appreciate the youthful exuberance. It may be way over the top, but the league probably needs things like this to make sure the fans come back. It also sets Yakupov up for a brutal hit the next time these two teams meet...which is also good drama for the league.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p6XxYVyKrI

I don't get discussing if the celebration was "over the top" or not. That whole conversation seems silly, pretentious, and rooted in some false sense of tradition to me.

Also: I'd celebrate that way if I tied it up given the ing disgusting officiating in that game, too. I'd be humping the refs, daring them to wave off another one. Okay, I wouldn't go that far - that crew would have found a way.

Originally Posted by mykevermin Add in the ref who was roughing up Gerbe in last night's game

That was bullshit how 1. the call wasn't a major/game-misconduct, and 2. that ref should have been suspended for the way he handled Gerbe. If I were Buffalo i would file an official complain. That was completely uncalled for.

Originally Posted by mykevermin I don't get discussing if the celebration was "over the top" or not. That whole conversation seems silly, pretentious, and rooted in some false sense of tradition to me. Also: I'd celebrate that way if I tied it up given the ing disgusting officiating in that game, too. I'd be humping the refs, daring them to wave off another one. Okay, I wouldn't go that far - that crew would have found a way.

Well, regardless of how you feel about the "act like you've been there before" mentality (though like I said...it was Yakupov's 2nd career goal...so really, he hadn't, lol), that celebration is going to get him ed up something fierce the next time they play LA. it's like prison. If you want to avoid a beating, don't draw attention to yourself. That said, if he can take the heat, then more power to him.

Also, here's a pretty good article on it.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...4115--nhl.html

Originally Posted by n8rockerasu Nashville fans are losing their minds with the team's lack of shooting...especially on the power play. Sometimes I don't know what they're waiting for. I think there are too many passers on the team. It really sucks that Andrei Kostitsyn and Alexander Radulov had to be selfish assholes. They're exactly the type of scorers the Preds need. But they were also shitty teammates. Somebody has to step up and be ready to shoot the puck. I feel like Colin Wilson could be that guy, but he's gotta assert himself and start looking for his shot. I don't know if Legwand or Fisher could ever be 30 goal scorers (Legwand's career high is 27 back in 2006). And Erat is just way too streaky. At worst, they need to just start shooting and look for garbage goals. You won't know how the puck might bounce if you don't ever shoot it. Again, people have been bagging on Rinne, but they would have lost if he had given up 1 goal. Playing most of the game in your defensive zone and getting outshot every night is not a recipe for winning.

I think Rinne did the best he could. The announcers for Fox Sports Midwest said Monday night that in order to score on him you have to keep shooting the puck at him and get the rebounds. So you have to overwhelm him with shots and one will go through. That's what St. Louis did last night. Hell St. Louis had 11 shots in the 2nd period. That's just 2 less than Nashville had all night. You can't keep letting a team take shots like that if you are not going to do the same. Rinne is the least of Nashville's problems.

As for Yakupov's celebration it was like someone said his first carrier goal that was counted. Was it a bit much sure, but when you have 4.7 seconds left and you manage to tie the game wouldn't you celebrate too? Like I said it does seem a bit much, but you have to figure he made the goal that tide the game with 4.7 seconds left allowing them to go on and beat the Stanley Cup winning team from last season and it was also his first counted goal in the NHL. He saved the Oilers asses.

It was great he tied it up, but... It wasn't a Stanley Cup game.

Surprised the Sharks are doing so well and production is up.

Honestly, after the bullshit call from the refs in that LA/Edm game, I would have celebrated as well like that or even worse, gave Quick a nice little point and blow a kiss (yes, I have done this when facing a douchebag goalie in D and C league). I think the biggest bullshit is that Quick went to talk to the ref. Thats bullshit and reason why they don't let goalies have Captaincy. He is no captain or assistant captain. So he had no business talking to the ref about that call. Let the Captain or Assistant deal with it. I'm just glad the Oilers took the game.

Hell, when I play it's either a simple wipe the ice from the blade (D league) or a simple Yaaahhh! (C league). It's the adrenaline that gets you to do it really.


The main question is, will the Canadiens try to keep PK Subban or let him go? If only Tampa could get him.

I know we need defense, but don't let the Flyers trade Couturier for him!

Looks like more of the same from the Lightning. Great offense, iffy defense, terrible goalie play. Big comeback win tonight against Ottawa.

Ha! Love it!

http://imgur.com/MeKypCG

Originally Posted by mykevermin Devils and Rangers this week, ugh. We're terrible against the trap, so this week is gonna be hell on my nerves.

Nice win over NY thursday, hopefully we can go streaking starting tonight against the Panthers.

Originally Posted by Vulcan2422 The main question is, will the Canadiens try to keep PK Subban or let him go? If only Tampa could get him.

Who would they trade for him though? No point in trading someone like Hedman and our offense is so good right now that I wouldn't want to mess with it. Unless we can get him for prospects/draft picks/other and he's going to sign long term I wouldn't want to mess with what they've got going. The Lightning need Lindback to be more consistent because they are a very good team right now. Good win tonight against Philly. Lindback finally looked like a real goalie.

So, looks like it's not all doom and gloom for the Red Wings after the first month. Nice feeds by Datsyuk in last nights game by the way.
Would be nice to have a winning streak starting with revenging the loss against the Blues and then having games against the lowly Blue Jackets and Flames.

I actually feel for Detroit. The Central Division is looking pretty brutal between Chicago and St Louis. Look on the bright side, could be worse. Could be the Flyers. lol...

In other news, I dunno how Niemi made that save during OT. They didn't deserve to win that's for sure. They weren't the team I've seen for the past 5 games.

PS3 app has been updated for the new season. Interface looks completely different, but it was smooth so far. Going to test out a game tonight and see how it is.

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That call on Conacher was complete bull shit last night. On a breakaway, trying to get around the defender and they call him for hooking. I hope a video pops up or maybe slickkill77 can find one. Worst part is they let the play resume as he scored and than waved the goal off. Freaking blow the whistle before he even gets on a breakaway at least. I'm thinking these refs need a refresher course on penalties.

Yea that was bs. The defender got good positioning on him but Conacher beat him cleanly. I thought they called a holding penalty on him. Couldn't find anything on youtube, espn or nhl.com

Holy crap! What a shootout between LA and Nashville. 8 rounds, both teams on the brink numerous times, and the Preds FINALLY win a damn shootout. I thought for sure after Kopitar put the Kings ahead, it was over. But Gabrielle Bourque of all people tied it back up. Rinne finally gets his first win of the season. Damn...we needed that one.

Originally Posted by Vulcan2422 That call on Conacher was complete bull shit last night. On a breakaway, trying to get around the defender and they call him for hooking. I hope a video pops up or maybe slickkill77 can find one. Worst part is they let the play resume as he scored and than waved the goal off. Freaking blow the whistle before he even gets on a breakaway at least. I'm thinking these refs need a refresher course on penalties.

I think the NHL gave the refs a list of new things to call and a video showing them what to look for. I know the announcers for St. Louis keep talking about new penalties and a video that all the teams got just before the start of the season.