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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
No it's on the officials to call the game by the rules. Policing in the NHL does not work anymore because it more than not results in instigating penalties. Does anyone think that Eric Stahl was thinking about physical repercussions during the heat of the moment when he slashed Johnny? Of course not but if he knew it would land him two minutes in the penalty box it sure might have.
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Disagree.
I wouldn't be surprised if Boudreau didn't encourage whacks and slashes of Johnny, saying he's our only threat. Even if Staal got a penalty he would come back to the bench and get a nod of approval from the coach. It's naïve to think the refs can get this sort of thing handled.
The problem is the Flames are pussies and are known as such. You think this sort of thing happens as often to the Kings? Or Sharks? Or Ducks? I don't think so.