pens/hawks at soldier field
ducks/kings at dodger stadium
rangers/devils at yankee stadium
rangers/islanders at yankee stadium
heritage classic senatars/canucks at bc place
Just over doing ... No one outside these cities will care much.
Completely agree. The appeal of outdoor hockey is playing it...not watching it. I know the NHL thinks they have a cash cow here (and maybe they do; I haven't seen any numbers), but from a fan's perspective, the sight lines suck and I hate seeing points in the standings risked on a questionable sheet of ice. It's really not that great of a concept when you boil it down.
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Completely agree. The appeal of outdoor hockey is playing it...not watching it. I know the NHL thinks they have a cash cow here (and maybe they do; I haven't seen any numbers), but from a fan's perspective, the sight lines suck and I hate seeing points in the standings risked on a questionable sheet of ice. It's really not that great of a concept when you boil it down.
i kinda agree and disagree ...
i think the Winter Classic is great ... it's a showcase event much like an all-star game but it's ties to old rivalries and the alumni game make it a festival of sorts ... i think they've totally diluted it tho with the addition of these games and it's clearly a cash grab which it totally is ...
Completely agree. The appeal of outdoor hockey is playing it...not watching it. I know the NHL thinks they have a cash cow here (and maybe they do; I haven't seen any numbers), but from a fan's perspective, the sight lines suck and I hate seeing points in the standings risked on a questionable sheet of ice. It's really not that great of a concept when you boil it down.
i kinda agree and disagree ...
i think the Winter Classic is great ... it's a showcase event much like an all-star game but it's ties to old rivalries and the alumni game make it a festival of sorts ... i think they've totally diluted it tho with the addition of these games and it's clearly a cash grab which it totally is ...
I have no problem with the winter classic ... I'd also like to see a regular heritage classic on hockey day in canada ... looking forward to the first outdoor game in Winnipeg . But to have 4-5 games a year is overdoing it ... but you know the NHL has there eye on a game in cowboys stadium in the near future.
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they might as well expand the outdoor games.
The Television uniqueness has died down like 3 Winter Classics ago. While the EDM/MON, BUF/PIT, CHI/DET, BOS/PHI were must watches where a group of friends would get together... I dont think I have watched any since then.
They have also mastered the art of the ice making preparation and maintenance.
They want to keep pushing Pittsburgh, Chicago, NYR, Boston, Philly, etc in the game... and they also want to do some southern ones. One a year will limit what they can push... and also other teams would (are) get pissed off.
Might as well make spread it out, make it more of a Regional thing. Allow Canadian teams to hold them. Buffalo again, Minnesota, Columbus, etc... The attendance and demand for tickets and extra merchandise alone is a boon. Also, a casual observer flipping around the dial catches Pitts/Chicago at Soldier field randomly, they might stick. More games creates more airtime to "catch" people.
I know it is the only way I will ever see one in Buffalo again.
Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
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Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
Completely agree.Suicide pass will get you every time.
On a side note,the Wings escaped last night after blowing two three goal leads.
Won't go far if that keeps happening.
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Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
Yep no suspension should happen, that was a clean hit IMO....its called keep your head up. What does Cherry call it? Keep you head up when your in the trolley tracks
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Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
Yep no suspension should happen, that was a clean hit IMO....its called keep your head up. What does Cherry call it? Keep you head up when your in the trolley tracks
+1 clean hit bad result. Refs did what they had to do to keep order.
Damnit Wings that WAS TOO CLOSE!
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It did look like the Sen targeted his head with his shoulder. I watched that 3 min video the NHL put out for the playoffs. They should be ashamed of themselves for putting in the viscous hits that injured players by the likes Scott Stevens. How many careers did this guy end by taking a run at a player that was already covered and then target his head with a blindside hit? The NHL shouldn't be glorifying a hit that today would be 10+ game suspensions. There are plenty of good, clean, non-injury causing hits that could've been in that video.
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Agreed... He's taller... Start banning midgets or giants if you don't want that to happen.
Raphael Diaz, his teamate, should have gotten a gamer for that deadly pass... What a moron.
Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
Completely agree.Suicide pass will get you every time.
On a side note,the Wings escaped last night after blowing two three goal leads.
Won't go far if that keeps happening.
They might be in trouble Dekeyser's gone for the playoffs (broken thumb), and isn't that when the ducks started their comeback. He's an impressive young defenseman.
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the only disciplinary action taken should be the canadians on diaz for putting his teammate in that situation.
side note, montreal has always had the coolest red lights. the new ones they put in this season (or maybe it was last?) are badass. is there a back story to them? they are the only team in the league that has those type of lights.
It did look like the Sen targeted his head with his shoulder. I watched that 3 min video the NHL put out for the playoffs. They should be ashamed of themselves for putting in the viscous hits that injured players by the likes Scott Stevens. How many careers did this guy end by taking a run at a player that was already covered and then target his head with a blindside hit? The NHL shouldn't be glorifying a hit that today would be 10+ game suspensions. There are plenty of good, clean, non-injury causing hits that could've been in that video.
The argument is that looks like the first point of contact is shoulder to head, then the rest of the body. Intent to injure, no. He's their 7th defenseman, so it isn't like it will make a difference if he's in the lineup or not. Diaz should have been more aware for sure.
Someone better have a talk with the players about shot-aim or it will be a pretty short series...
Should be no disciplinary hearing on that hit on the Montreal player, 3 problems on that play, the suicide pass from Diaz, Eller was paying attention in avery dangerous area of the ice, and when the the NHL going to stop allowing these players the wear what is essentially body armour which is a contributing factor to these type of injuries.
Completely agree.Suicide pass will get you every time.
On a side note,the Wings escaped last night after blowing two three goal leads.
Won't go far if that keeps happening.
They might be in trouble Dekeyser's gone for the playoffs (broken thumb), and isn't that when the ducks started their comeback. He's an impressive young defenseman.
Very impressive.
All year long with this team.One injury after another.
He will be missed no doubt.But there is some depth at defense.
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Completely agree. The appeal of outdoor hockey is playing it...not watching it. I know the NHL thinks they have a cash cow here (and maybe they do; I haven't seen any numbers), but from a fan's perspective, the sight lines suck and I hate seeing points in the standings risked on a questionable sheet of ice. It's really not that great of a concept when you boil it down.
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2011-09-03 PJ20
2011-09-04 PJ20
2011-09-17 Winnipeg
2012-06-26 Amsterdam
2012-06-27 Amsterdam
2013-07-19 Wrigley
2013-11-21 San Diego
2013-11-23 Los Angeles
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i don't agree with that. I can see the pens/hawks game be very good if they meet in the finals this year which i hope they don't.
I just don't understand having a game in LA?
Yeah, they should just hold out Crosby until the 2nd round at this point.
no no ... need him for my pools ...
i kinda agree and disagree ...
i think the Winter Classic is great ... it's a showcase event much like an all-star game but it's ties to old rivalries and the alumni game make it a festival of sorts ... i think they've totally diluted it tho with the addition of these games and it's clearly a cash grab which it totally is ...
I have no problem with the winter classic ... I'd also like to see a regular heritage classic on hockey day in canada ... looking forward to the first outdoor game in Winnipeg
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
The Television uniqueness has died down like 3 Winter Classics ago. While the EDM/MON, BUF/PIT, CHI/DET, BOS/PHI were must watches where a group of friends would get together... I dont think I have watched any since then.
They have also mastered the art of the ice making preparation and maintenance.
They want to keep pushing Pittsburgh, Chicago, NYR, Boston, Philly, etc in the game... and they also want to do some southern ones. One a year will limit what they can push... and also other teams would (are) get pissed off.
Might as well make spread it out, make it more of a Regional thing. Allow Canadian teams to hold them. Buffalo again, Minnesota, Columbus, etc... The attendance and demand for tickets and extra merchandise alone is a boon. Also, a casual observer flipping around the dial catches Pitts/Chicago at Soldier field randomly, they might stick. More games creates more airtime to "catch" people.
I know it is the only way I will ever see one in Buffalo again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... OwP3fUW6c#!
Concussion with loss of consciousness, broken nose, broken teeth. I think he's out for the rest of the playoffs.
Damn that's scary to watch!
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On a side note,the Wings escaped last night after blowing two three goal leads.
Won't go far if that keeps happening.
is that exactly what I thought I read."
Yep no suspension should happen, that was a clean hit IMO....its called keep your head up. What does Cherry call it? Keep you head up when your in the trolley tracks
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need caffine
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+1 clean hit bad result. Refs did what they had to do to keep order.
Damnit Wings that WAS TOO CLOSE!
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A bit predatory though which is how the NHL will justify the suspension.
There should not have been a penalty called IMO.
Raphael Diaz, his teamate, should have gotten a gamer for that deadly pass... What a moron.
They might be in trouble Dekeyser's gone for the playoffs (broken thumb), and isn't that when the ducks started their comeback. He's an impressive young defenseman.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
side note, montreal has always had the coolest red lights. the new ones they put in this season (or maybe it was last?) are badass. is there a back story to them? they are the only team in the league that has those type of lights.
Someone better have a talk with the players about shot-aim or it will be a pretty short series...
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
All year long with this team.One injury after another.
He will be missed no doubt.But there is some depth at defense.
is that exactly what I thought I read."
yesssssss!
He's going to fuck up the chemistry.
is that exactly what I thought I read."
I think Pittsburgh will take a chance...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... dB29N9xQQg