tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713308087904266866.post6350024642708477861..comments2023-08-07T09:49:09.258-05:00Comments on Habs Game Blog: Game Four: EC Quarterfinals: Habs vs. SensA.J. Bassetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16025634323099166484noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713308087904266866.post-73540669389011744832013-05-07T14:44:20.523-05:002013-05-07T14:44:20.523-05:00My point had nothing to do with Subban directly, n...My point had nothing to do with Subban directly, nor that what happened decided the game, but that it set the tone for the rest of the game. Officiating, especially at the elite level, goes beyond just calling trips and holds. It's centred on game management. When the officials blew the Condra crosscheck, which was clearly illegal, they lost control.<br /><br />It only takes one misstep, especially during an intensely physical game (even more so a playoff game), for a game to slip into chaos. The officials did attempt to regain control throughout the first period by calling just about everything, but because the Habs were retaliating from the uncalled crosscheck to Subban, the Canadiens were getting the bulk of the calls, which only served to antagonize the Habs bench even more. By the time the 3rd period rolled around, it all came out. <br /><br />This isn't excusing the bad behavior, but only providing some context for the bad behavior. Sure, you could argue that the Habs were behaving badder than their opponents, but both parties, as I wrote after the game, share blame for the debacle. I stand by that assessment.<br /><br />Thanks for you feedback. Looking forward to Game 4. It should be fascinating.A.J. Bassetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025634323099166484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713308087904266866.post-87220460967545023462013-05-07T12:51:17.703-05:002013-05-07T12:51:17.703-05:00You are a complete moron if you think that one &qu...You are a complete moron if you think that one "missed" penalty decided the entire game. Plain and simple the Habs lost because they tried to be bigger than they are. Did you even watch game 2? P.K got the same treatment in Ottawa that Erik Karlsson did in Montreal, it's called finishing checks - if you are not familiar with the term. The difference is Karlsson made mistakes and moved the puck too early, P.K had a tantrum. P.K. meet Sidney, two of the best examples of entitled young hockey players who think the game revolves around them. Don't dish it out if you can't take it. Let's hope that both teams concentrate on actually playing a game, and with White out, that might be even possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com