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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing
I am not picking on you specifically, but if they do not call the penalties, the refs are specifically and definitely influencing the game.
We are being outplayed, generally, but are also not getting the benefit of consistent officiating, which makes it doubly frustrating.
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I agree, and thats my point. With so many infractions that occur in a playoff game, maybe the refs would rather just work towards an even penalty split. Unless something truly egregious occurs. Over the years, we've heard coaches complain and wonder aloud how the opposing team could take 0 penalties and their team take 3. Every media pundit says how special teams and goaltending are the difference in the playoffs. The refs probably know this too, so they don't want to call 3 penalties to the Avs in the 3rd period to make the split 7-4. So they try to call it even. Problem is that they are getting in their own way, and letting clear infractions go that affect the outcomes of games.
I think it explains the chincy calls too. How can a professional referee at the highest level of the sport put the whistle away for some of the stuff we've seen and then call some of those weak holds, or love taps with the stick? Because they are trying to manage the game.