Man they really let players get away with anything when they're "slowing down" forecheckers. Finnie just got crosschecked to the ice without the puck and the ref just stared at it. It feels like defenders interfere with forecheckers every dump in these days too.
Great period by the Wings. ASP's first goal, the Lightning didn't have a shot on net until six or so minutes left in the period (despite having a PP), Gibson ended up making a couple nice saves and the Wings had other chances. Good stuff!
Sounds like Raymond is out tonight versus the Lightning, still considered day to day. I had some hope he'd play with him rotating into the lines in practice yesterday.
This was a huge pet peeve of mine with Blashill and a bit under Lalonde. You'd have vets like Erne making dumb plays but only the kids ever got sat or called out in the media. I feel like tough love doesn't work unless you apply it evenly, and it certainly didn't help with player development under those coaches.