[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

That game exemplifies where the league has lost me these days and why I watch highlights more than I'll sit down for a full 60.

There are so many more swings in games now because it's manufactured.

Penalties against the grain of play turn momentum, and then when the team behind scores they feed them another timely one to keep momentum going that way. Then whistles are put away only once the game is back on even terms or within a goal.




Problem with that is the team that built the multi goal lead earned that fairly, while the other team got help because of circumstance (still have to take advantage of the help, so some credit is still due, but the point remains).

Comebacks were better when they were actually an honest to god challenge to complete because the standards didn't suddenly change mid game.

Because the Oilers biggest strength is its power play, this essentially grants the refs a lot of say over the result of games theyre involved in. A few freebie calls to the Oilers almost assures they get a couple more goals. This is why it's so magnified around that circus.

But…but…but…parity.