Not sure how the NBA handles things not called in the game but I would hope they could review that play and issue punishment. Suspending him for the 8th seed game would be the obvious thing.
I never said they did. That doesn't mean they always break them either, right? The simple fact is that this is one area where they have guardrails in place and are abiding by the rules, so far at least.
I wouldn't give up the ball unless you have me season tickets for the next 20 years. That ball could end up being worth 6 figures if McGonigle has a HOF type career.
Wings are tied for the 12th most points in the league and would have a playoff spot clinched if they were in the Western Conference. Sucks that they missed it again, but things ain't as bad as they seem.
I just realized the NBA doesn't play any games on Saturday and finishes the season with all 30 teams playing on Sunday. Seems that maybe the NHL was trying to take advantage of having Saturday to itself but I still don't see why you don't have at least a couple games tonight.