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Huntingwhale · 09-04-2017, 04:32 PM

I hope with Wideman gone, it has a noticeable effect. But if that is the case, Burke and BT better be on the phone with league headquarters showing them irrefutable proof of biased reffing.

But also important to remember that the Flames were the least penalized while Hartley was coaching. I found the Flames to be a rather soft team for most of his tenure, which somewhat turned around after the VAN/CGY brawl. The Flames just didn't have the personnel to mix things up and I think Hartley knew it and kept a lid on things for the most part.

Now the team is bigger, (hopefully) tougher and younger. It's only natural to see an increase in calls. But a lot of it has to do with players just being dumb. Hamilton and Brodie took some incredibly dumb penalties which contributed to losses in the playoffs. Bennett is usually good for something dumb in the offensive zone. Johnny sometimes dives and doesn't get calls he deserves.

09-04-2017, 04:32 PM	#9
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I hope with Wideman gone, it has a noticeable effect. But if that is the case, Burke and BT better be on the phone with league headquarters showing them irrefutable proof of biased reffing. But also important to remember that the Flames were the least penalized while Hartley was coaching. I found the Flames to be a rather soft team for most of his tenure, which somewhat turned around after the VAN/CGY brawl. The Flames just didn't have the personnel to mix things up and I think Hartley knew it and kept a lid on things for the most part. Now the team is bigger, (hopefully) tougher and younger. It's only natural to see an increase in calls. But a lot of it has to do with players just being dumb. Hamilton and Brodie took some incredibly dumb penalties which contributed to losses in the playoffs. Bennett is usually good for something dumb in the offensive zone. Johnny sometimes dives and doesn't get calls he deserves.