NHL Winter Classic Wrigley Field

[gnarly sky]

Tomorrow at 10am pacific time it's THE Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field (Cubs stadium), outside and raw.

I'm so stocked. Anyone excited about this game? I know I am.

Go Red Wings.

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/1231/nhl_wrigley1_sw_412.jpg

[thesafeword]

No fucking way.

[dont you move]

go hawks

[larokr]

go hawks

Seconded.

So pumped for this game.

[MontanaFromNY]

Can't wait to watch this, last years game between the pens and sabres was awesome. I hear the Rangers and Bruins are supposed to be playing next New Year's Day at the new Yankee Stadium.

[fallout1819]

Go Red Wings...?

[gnarly sky]

Yeah, outside games are the best.

Anyone remember the "Cold War" with Michigan vs. Michigan State that was outside? Easily the best hockey game I have ever watched. The outdoors element gives it something better, more enjoyment...

PS - Did you know that was the most largely attended hockey game of all time.

[gnarly sky]

Can't wait to watch this, last years game between the pens and sabres was awesome. I hear the Rangers and Bruins are supposed to be playing next New Year's Day at the new Yankee Stadium.

That would be dope.

If the NHL wanted to do a little better, I think one outdoor game a month would be sick and attract more viewers.

Or even the Stanley Cup at a local outdoor stadium...

Oh, man, I just have these thoughts and they come to me... I gotta write these down.

[Broken Parachute]

Go Hawks.

[J.C.]

I'll give it a watch.

[more heart]

maybe i'll watch

[Broken Parachute]

That would be dope.

If the NHL wanted to do a little better, I think one outdoor game a month would be sick and attract more viewers.

Or even the Stanley Cup at a local outdoor stadium...

Oh, man, I just have these thoughts and they come to me... I gotta write these down.One a month would be a little too much. I think one or two a season would be great. You don't want the novelty of it to wear off too quickly.

[larokr]

One a month would be a little too much. I think one or two a season would be great. You don't want the novelty of it to wear off too quickly.

Yeah, I agree. Once a year is fine, to me.

[jtyexists9]

I'm going!!!!! GO HAWKS

[acfrue]

Go Red Wings...?
that shouldnt be a question, that should be a statement

[fallout1819]

that shouldnt be a question, that should be a statement

Haha, I feel I'm in the minority cheering for them over the Hawks.

[acfrue]

Haha, I feel I'm in the minority cheering for them over the Hawks.
then so am i.

[dont you move]

outdoor all star games. anyone got bettman's email?

[Flags of Dawn]

lolol, stanley cup games outdoors.

[dont you move]

lolol, stanley cup games outdoors.

hahahaha i jsut read that part.

who the fuck ist he new guy

[Broken Parachute]

Oh and 10am Pacific sounds so wrong, lol.

[AshesAshes]

Go Hawks I love Kane I hope I wake up in time for this game or I'll just record it.

[CubbyNick42]

Go Hawks!

My roommate got a ticket. Hopefully the sightlines aren't too horrendous. I'm OK with a HD and a warm couch.

[StuGrimson]

Very much looking forward to this even if it does involve the Wings

[ESundy36]

Go Hawks. And I might be in the minority but I do not like having an outdoor game every year. I think after a while it will get old. I think every other year or even every third year. Last year's game was awesome, this year will probably be pretty fun to watch because of the site but I think they are starting to water it down a bit. I would be more content with all the Original 6 teams playing a triple header on New Year's Day all rocking throwback jerseys or a bunch of regional rivalries. I think the NHL has quite the spectrum of options that are not just outdoors.

[fallout1819]

I don't mind it every year I guess. I'd like a Boston-Habs game outdoors.

One good thing about this being over today is that "take me out to the ball game" commercial will end. It was great at first but I'm sick of it now.

[ESundy36]

I agree. I liked the commercial at first but now after watching the WJHC for the last 6 days I am sick and tired of it.

[GiggsOho]

This >>>>>>> Any college football game that isn't the Rose Bowl.

[StuGrimson]

I dont think every year is a bad idea but eventually it will get stale and you will run out of places to play the game. I wish there was a reasonable place in Toronto to hold it because Id love to see Leafs - Habs

[ESundy36]

I actually just discussed this with my dad and I think I put my argument together for why I don't like the Winter Classic being a yearly event. I think the Heritage Classic was something special as was last year. This year will probably be special because of the setting but I feel like there are few other settings that will add to the spectacle (Fenway Park, Rideau Canal). After that I think it just becomes a gimmick that may pull in a few fans for the NHL but in my eyes will just take away from the past events. I do however like the idea of putting the All-Star Game outdoors because that game is already useless and boring to watch so maybe that would add something to it.

[fallout1819]

I actually just discussed this with my dad and I think I put my argument together for why I don't like the Winter Classic being a yearly event. I think the Heritage Classic was something special as was last year. This year will probably be special because of the setting but I feel like there are few other settings that will add to the spectacle (Fenway Park, Rideau Canal). After that I think it just becomes a gimmick that may pull in a few fans for the NHL but in my eyes will just take away from the past events. I do however like the idea of putting the All-Star Game outdoors because that game is already useless and boring to watch so maybe that would add something to it.

That's a really good point. Plus its sort of jobs southern teams cause there's no way they'd ever be able to hold a game.

[ESundy36]

I dont think every year is a bad idea but eventually it will get stale and you will run out of places to play the game. I wish there was a reasonable place in Toronto to hold it because Id love to see Leafs - Habs

Yeah, I was trying to think of a place and all I could up with is BMO Field in Toronto or Molson Stadium in Montreal but both of those are rather bland locations.

[StuGrimson]

Ive heard BMO field mentioned before but it barely holds more than the ACC so it would be a waste. The Leafs hold outdoor practices every year at neighbourhood rinks around Toronto so thats probably the closest Toronto will ever get.

[fallout1819]

A Winter Classic in Minnesota would be cool.

I love how The Weather Channel is all up on this.

[fallout1819]

If Doc isn't calling the game, who is?

[livethesounds]

What's a "Winter Classis?".

and explain to me this new feeling of "being stocked"

[StuGrimson]

I dont know for sure but I might guess Ed Olcyzk would be one of the guys. Thankfully for you Americans Pierre Mcguire is at the World Juniors so you probably dont have to deal with him on NBC. I hope Jim Hughson is calling it on CBC

[ESundy36]

If Doc isn't calling the game, who is?
Dave Strader from Phoenix.

[larokr]

This >>>>>>> Any college football game that isn't the Rose Bowl.

My day is consisting of the Winter Classic and then the Rose Bowl. So excited. And I'm glad I got the day off from work to watch everything.

[StuGrimson]

I like Strader, might actually watch some of the game on NBC then

[ESundy36]

I liked him when he used to do games on ESPN. Haven't heard him much since so I'll be happy to hear him on a national telecast again.

[fallout1819]

I dont know for sure but I might guess Ed Olcyzk would be one of the guys. Thankfully for you Americans Pierre Mcguire is at the World Juniors so you probably dont have to deal with him on NBC. I hope Jim Hughson is calling it on CBC

Yeah, they said Eddie O was doing color.

Dave Strader from Phoenix.

Hmm, sweet. Should've got Mike Lange. Sike. He's in Boston.

My day is consisting of the Winter Classic and then the Rose Bowl. So excited. And I'm glad I got the day off from work to watch everything.

For the first time, I thought you were your sister for some reason. You both have goalie avs and thats all I saw, a goalie.

[Broken Parachute]

Eddie O on color and no Doc? Ugh. I like Strader but that blows.

[Brandon Allin]

Lets Go Red Wings!

[ESundy36]

Don't know if anybody saw this but Patrick Kane is wearing custom skates and using a custom stick today which you can find out about on nikebauer.com. Also NHL.com is auctioning off 88 pairs of the skates and sticks. http://auction.nhl.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/User?id=bauerNHL&wl=12717464&type=A

[Scott Weber]

way too many bowl games to watch the whole game, but i'll watch some of it.

[larokr]

For the first time, I thought you were your sister for some reason. You both have goalie avs and thats all I saw, a goalie.

Hahahahah. My sister has work from 1-630 or something I believe - missing both the Winter Classic and most of, if not all of, the Rose Bowl. She's upset, but my dad's recording it for her.

[fallout1819]

way too many bowl games to watch the whole game, but i'll watch some of it.
Could you use your mod powers for good and fix the spelling on "Classis" cause its driving me nuts, haha.

[ESundy36]

Huzzah! The thread is now about the Winter Classic.

[fallout1819]

Wooo!

[dont you move]

That's a really good point. Plus its sort of jobs southern teams cause there's no way they'd ever be able to hold a game.

this was on nhl network last week
NHL Pre-Season Exhibition
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 28, 1991
New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings
Attendance: 13,000

The Las Vegas strip provided the background for the first ever NHL exhibition game to be held outdoors. The Kings and the Rangers battled under the lights outside Caesars Palace in mid-80 degree temperatures. The game drew a crowd of 13,000, most of whom wore shorts and t-shirts to take it all in. "We were a little bit in awe and I'm sure (the Rangers) were, too," said the Kings' Wayne Gretzky about the outdoor game. "We kept looking at each other and couldn't believe we were playing hockey in 80-degree weather. But it was real nice.”

[fallout1819]

this was on nhl network last week
No way. Haha, how the hell did the ice stay.. well, ice? Crazy.

[we are cured]

I like Strader, might actually watch some of the game on NBC then

he's my favorite play by play announcer out there, by far

[StuGrimson]

Him and Darren Pang in Phoenix are awesome together

[we are cured]

yeah the phoenix broadcast is the best in the league imo

im rocking my kane player tee today, go hawks

[fallout1819]

I've never really watched a Phoenix broadcast but I'll be sure to now.

I'm actually wearing my Spezza player tee. :unsure:

[bigmike]

i will be missing probably the first period and part of the second. go wings. though, i do like the hawks from a pure hockey perspective. i just hope there arent a ton of defensive breakdowns like i have seen become the wings norm this year.

[larokr]

I'm wearing my Toews player shirt, haha. I'm so impatient for this to start and the commercials to just go away.

[bigmike]

i love strader but pang's enthusiasm cant cover his blatant phoenix homerism. i like the sharks play by play guy and their analyst isnt that big of an idiot, so they get my vote as one of the best.

butm for the best, i am going to go all homer and say the wings with ken daniels on play by play, mickey redmond as the color guy and larry murphy between the benches after 17 roofies slipped into his drink.

[dont you move]

did chelios just say he was a big dick fan?

[nfgrox312]

I'm so excited for this. My first thought after the countdown last night was, "Finally it's almost time for the winter classic."

[AShannon04]

Wrigley looks so awesome right now. Go Wings!

[fallout1819]

did chelios just say he was a big dick fan?
All I heard is him saying he was a White Sox fan. I'm sure that went over well with the Cubs fans in attendance.

[dont you move]

hahaha ty conklin somehow always ends up starting in outdoor games. this is his third start. it's probably old-hat for him now.

[GiggsOho]

That sucks about Emerich, sure NBC is thrilled.

[AShannon04]

My brother is at the game and probably freezing his ass off right now. Doesn't look fun at all.


EDIT: Anberlin in the background. Cool.

[larokr]

My brother is at the game and probably freezing his ass off right now. Doesn't look fun at all.


EDIT: Anberlin in the background. Cool.

My friend went to the winter classic last year. He said he and his friend smoked a pack of cigarettes to keep warm, and he doesn't smoke.

I love Anberlin.

[acfrue]

anberlin ftw

[Scott Weber]

could this national anthem dude be any more canadian?

[fallout1819]

Woo O Canada.

[dont you move]

kinda off topic but i was at the jets game the other day and cyndi lauper sang the national anthem hahaha. anyone know why NFL players don't stand outside for the anthem?

[dont you move]

mike babcock and the detroit coaching staff look ridiculous hahaha

[acfrue]

mike babcock and the detroit coaching staff look ridiculous hahaha
hahaha, i was just thinking that.

[J.C.]

It's a good thing more black guys don't play hockey or this announcer would just mix them up. How do you confuse Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams?

[AShannon04]

mike babcock and the detroit coaching staff look awesome hahaha

Fixed, haha

[nfgrox312]

i hope this isn't losing viewers by waiting so long to start.

[Broken Parachute]

Why is Mike Babcock dressed like a gunslinger?

[acfrue]

It's a good thing more black guys don't play hockey or this announcer would just mix them up. How do you confuse Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams?
i have no idea

[dont you move]

Fixed, haha

i actually meant that in a good way hahaha

[AShannon04]

haha, I know

[fallout1819]

Penalty already. Kill it.

[larokr]

What a hit by Seabrook!

[J.C.]

hahahaha, checked into the opposing bench

[Broken Parachute]

LOL at Seabrook putting Cleary into the Hawks' bench.

[J.C.]

And a penalty. Insult to injury.

[GiggsOho]

great hit!

[J.C.]

goooooooooooooal

bhawks 1-0

[fallout1819]

Son of a bee sting.

[acfrue]

Why is Mike Babcock dressed like a gunslinger?
because he can, lol.

[dont you move]

hahahaha wow

i was wondering why there were 4 wings still out cuz i was pretty sure one of em got hit into the bench

edit
my internet is lagging and it took like 3 minutes for this to post

[larokr]

Versteeg!
1-0 Hawks.

[AShannon04]

dammit

[CubbyNick42]

It's a good thing more black guys don't play hockey or this announcer would just mix them up. How do you confuse Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams?
Well...I'm not sure most folks on the street would know the difference.

[acfrue]

haha the scoreboard is an excellent touch.

[dont you move]

i'm pretty sure the hawks players were helping cleary out of the bench so they could get that too many men call, too. you could see them calling for the penalty the second cleary got on the ice.

[AShannon04]

haha the scoreboard is an excellent touch.

Yeah, it's really cool. I was just talking to my roommate, and apparently the streets and bars around Wrigley were packed at 10am this morning.

[fallout1819]

Maid Marian has returned. Blagh. Come on, Hossa!

[J.C.]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

x

[AShannon04]

Homer, you idiot

[Broken Parachute]

Ahhhh how I would love to have Duncan Keith in New York.

[J.C.]

Drop the gloves, pussies. >:o

[larokr]

haha the scoreboard is an excellent touch.

Yeah, I love the scoreboard. I agree completely.

[Broken Parachute]

I picked up Andrew Ladd this week in Fantasy due to the fact that he's not having a bad season and I fully expect him to drop the gloves at some point in this game, haha.

[CubbyNick42]

Not like it's the sole reason I don't really follow hockey, but fighting seems like the most asinine thing in the world.

[J.C.]

I loved that Peyton SNL. :-(

[larokr]

I dropped Anderson and picked up Conklin a few days ago or so. I hope the Hawks win, but I hope Conk gets a good amount of shots on him and a good save percentage. That's all.

[AshesAshes]

They did a pretty good job with the seating for this Wrigley looks great.

Lot of scrums

[AshesAshes]

I dropped Anderson and picked up Conklin a few days ago or so. I hope the Hawks win, but I hope Conk gets a good amount of shots on him and a good save percentage. That's all.

Hawks got nothing past him last time they played you should be in pretty good shape today.

[J.C.]

gooooooooooooooal

tied up

[larokr]

Samuelsson - wooo fantasy points!

[GiggsOho]

what a nice pass to set up that goal.

[AshesAshes]

Great pass/good play by the Wings

[AShannon04]

yeahhhhhh

[fallout1819]

Woo! Zetterberg, ftw. Great puck control.

[larokr]

Hawks got nothing past him last time they played you should be in pretty good shape today.

Yeah thats one of the reasons I picked him up. Anderson got cold pretty fast.

[acfrue]

I loved that Peyton SNL. :-(
that was one of the best snl skits...ever.

He shoots he scooooooooores!!!!

[Broken Parachute]

Forget about Babcock, I think it's awesome that Joel Quenneville and his staff look like an 80's high school coaching staff with the shirt/tie and baseball jackets.

[J.C.]

goooooooooal

2-1 bhawks

[AshesAshes]

Yeah thats one of the reasons I picked him up. Anderson got cold pretty fast.
Yea I dropped him and picked up Vokoun in a few leagues now Vokoun is ice cold so I need to pick someone else up.


What a setup for the goal gorgeous

[larokr]

Nice feed to Havlat!
2-1 Hawks

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Versteeg is a beast

[nfgrox312]

wow that goal was unbelievable. already some amazing hockey has been played.

[AShannon04]

ouch

[Broken Parachute]

Versteeg is feeling it today.

[larokr]

Rafalski just saved the Wings. Wow.

[fallout1819]

Yea I dropped him and picked up Vokoun in a few leagues now Vokoun is ice cold so I need to pick someone else up.


What a setup for the goal gorgeous
I had Vokoun a while ago and dropped him for Clemmer.

[acfrue]

Not like it's the sole reason I don't really follow hockey, but fighting seems like the most asinine thing in the world.
nice vocabulary, but yes it does get annoying in rivalry games. at least you arent like the idiots who only watch hockey for the fights, i hate those people.

[fallout1819]

Come on, Hossa. Jesus. Get me points.

[Broken Parachute]

I wonder if the Hawks would be willing to trade Duncan Keith and Dustin Byfuglien for Dmitri Kalinin and Wade Redden...

Ahhhh, it's nice to dream.

[fallout1819]

Sick save by Conk.

[fallout1819]

Shittin fucking cock Detroit!

[AShannon04]

nice goal

[Broken Parachute]

LOL, Ben Eager.

[pand75]

Wow what a goal by.. Ben Eager? what?

[larokr]

Eager! What a play.
3-1.

[acfrue]

lol at the find the missing reebok logo contest. that should be easy.

[fallout1819]

I just think of Gary Roberts pounding Eager when he played with Philly last year (well, 2007)... what a fight.

[Broken Parachute]

Wow what a goal by.. Ben Eager? what?Of all the players on the ice, Ben Eager would be the player I least expected to put pressure on the Red Wings in their zone by himself, fight off a double team, and score on a wraparound.

[StuGrimson]

Ben Eager thinks he has skill or something, very entertaining period

[pand75]

Of all the players on the ice, Ben Eager would be the player I least expected to put pressure on the Red Wings in their zone by himself, fight off a double team, and score on a wraparound.
And on the same shift, he was able to fight off the defenders and get a shot off on the backhand. pretty impressive stuff

[ESundy36]

What a first period. I love the intensity and I am really excited to see the Hawks doing well again they've always been a closet favorite of mine along with the Oilers.

[StuGrimson]

Love Kris Versteeg too, he seems to read every play so well

[walshknilb281]

should be Habs Vs. Bruins next year at Fenway, and I think it should be a New Years day double header, havin 2 games one at 1, one at 4

[pand75]

What a first period. I love the intensity and I am really excited to see the Hawks doing well again they've always been a closet favorite of mine along with the Oilers.
Good man

[CubbyNick42]

should be Habs Vs. Bruins next year at Fenway, and I think it should be a New Years day double header, havin 2 games one at 1, one at 4
Ehhh I hope not. Like someone said earlier, it gets a lot less special when you make it more than a once-a-year thing.

[bostonryan]

yeah this should never be more than once a year, and i don't think fenway would hold enough people to do it. it would be awesome, and id definitely pony up the money to see the bruins outside at fenway.

mad mike is being way too nice, i'm surprised he hasn't called the wings wussy europeans yet

[CubbyNick42]

yeah this should never be more than once a year, and i don't think fenway would hold enough people to do it. it would be awesome, and id definitely pony up the money to see the bruins outside at fenway.
Do you know how many Wrigley holds? It's not large.

[ESundy36]

Good man

My cousin is a die hard Oil fan so I got quite the schooling on the Oilers as a kid.

yeah this should never be more than once a year, and i don't think fenway would hold enough people to do it. it would be awesome, and id definitely pony up the money to see the bruins outside at fenway.

mad mike is being way too nice, i'm surprised he hasn't called the wings wussy europeans yet

Habs/B's, I'll be there. And he's being nice because Kovalev isn't playing.

[bostonryan]

Do you know how many Wrigley holds? It's not large.

no, but from going to wrigley and going to fenway quite a bit, it seems like wrigley has a bit more room. im not sure what wrigleys capacity is but i believe fenway is still the smallest ballpark.


p.s. fuck jiri hudler. stupid wings

[larokr]

Hudler with an open net - 3-2 now.

[AshesAshes]

Cant believe the puck bounced back that way for hossa

[bostonryan]

My cousin is a die hard Oil fan so I got quite the schooling on the Oilers as a kid.



Habs/B's, I'll be there. And he's being nice because Kovalev isn't playing.


haha i cant lie, im a euro hater as well. north american or die

[AShannon04]

nice rebound. he got a lucky bounce.

[pand75]

haha i cant lie, im a euro hater as well. north american or die
That's just ridiculous...

[StuGrimson]

haha i cant lie, im a euro hater as well. north american or die

good man, thats why I loved watching the Hawks and Flames game a while back. Not including goalies only 1 European played in the game, Martin Havlat.

[fallout1819]

Cant believe the puck bounced back that way for hossa
I don't care if he ditched the Pens for the Wings, I adore him.

[bostonryan]

good man, thats why I loved watching the Hawks and Flames game a while back. Not including goalies only 1 European played in the game, Martin Havlat.


haha and havlat is such a bitch. i remember when he tried to kick hal gill with his skate. i just dont like the average european skater. they dive and they arent as tough. sure ovie is an exception toughness wise but that kid loves to dive as well

[AshesAshes]

I don't care if he ditched the Pens for the Wings, I adore him.

I love Hossa all he cares about is winning the cup

[Broken Parachute]

haha and havlat is such a bitch. i remember when he tried to kick hal gill with his skate. i just dont like the average european skater. they dive and they arent as tough. sure ovie is an exception toughness wise but that kid loves to dive as wellIn all fairness, Hal Gill probably deserved to get stabbed with a skate for being such a horrific hockey player.

And I think the Rangers and Bruins should be in the next Winter Classic.</homer>

[acfrue]

wow, there have been some really shitty penalty calls in this game.

[fallout1819]

I love Hossa all he cares about is winning the cup
And he tries his hardest no matter who he's playing with. Such a stand-up guy.

[bostonryan]

In all fairness, Hal Gill probably deserved to get stabbed with a skate for being such a horrific hockey player.

And I think the Rangers and Bruins should be in the next Winter Classic.</homer>


if it isnt habs vs bruins next year, i hope its rags vs devils


EDIT: but not in yankee stadium please

[Broken Parachute]

wow, there have been some really shitty penalty calls in this game.NHL referees with horrid judgment making atrocious calls? Hmmmmm...I don't think I've ever seen that before...

[StuGrimson]

Id consider stabbing Hal Gill with a skate too

[pand75]

Rangers and Devils would have terrible ratings.

If Bettman was smart, Habs/Bruins or Habs/Leafs.

[acfrue]

haha i cant lie, im a euro hater as well. north american or die
yeah, teach them to play in our leagues.

you must not like all the latin players in the mlb as well.

[Broken Parachute]

Id consider stabbing Hal Gill with a skate tooCan you think of a player in the NHL more useless and talentless?

[CubbyNick42]

no, but from going to wrigley and going to fenway quite a bit, it seems like wrigley has a bit more room. im not sure what wrigleys capacity is but i believe fenway is still the smallest ballpark.
It is smaller, but only by about 4,000 or so. It wouldn't be an obstacle if the Sox really made a push.

[bostonryan]

Rangers and Devils would have terrible ratings.

If Bettman was smart, Habs/Bruins or Habs/Leafs.


do you think it matters who plays? i mean, as long as they are one of the top 8 teams i think it has a chance of being tuned into.

if you think the average american sports fan has any idea who patrick kane is, youre crazy haha. the hawks are all unknowns to people

[Broken Parachute]

if it isnt habs vs bruins next year, i hope its rags vs devils


EDIT: but not in yankee stadium pleaseYeah, and hold the game in New Jersey so 15 Devils fans will show up. Never gonna happen.

[bostonryan]

Can you think of a player in the NHL more useless and talentless?


laraque has far less talent. at least gill will take a puck to the face haha

[StuGrimson]

Can you think of a player in the NHL more useless and talentless?

He actually wasnt bad with the Leafs to be honest but the rest of his career has just been awful. Per pound he is probably the most useless player in the league.

I do have it out for Jim Slater though. And Dominic Moore. And I know he doesnt play anymore but there has never been a worse hockey player than Jim Dowd.

[bostonryan]

Yeah, and hold the game in New Jersey so 15 Devils fans will show up. Never gonna happen.



i was thinking whatever the new mets stadium is. seems less retarded big

[fallout1819]

Can you think of a player in the NHL more useless and talentless?
And unfortunately that son of a bitch is on my team. :shootself:

[AshesAshes]

Yeah, and hold the game in New Jersey so 15 Devils fans will show up. Never gonna happen.

Hahahaha so true

[StuGrimson]

Outdoor ice couldnt be any worse than the ice at MSG so the Rags might prefer it

[Broken Parachute]

do you think it matters who plays?Yes.

if you think the average american sports fan has any idea who patrick kane is, youre crazy haha. the hawks are all unknowns to peopleWell, the "average American sports fan" typically isn't a hockey fan in general so moot point.

[WakingTheMisery]

Anyone trying to get on www.Reebokhockey.com? It is not working on any of my computers.

[bostonryan]

He actually wasnt bad with the Leafs to be honest but the rest of his career has just been awful. Per pound he is probably the most useless player in the league.

I do have it out for Jim Slater though. And Dominic Moore. And I know he doesnt play anymore but there has never been a worse hockey player than Jim Dowd.


there was this one euro on the leafs a couple years ago that i absolutely hated and i cant remember his name. he went to russia and he had a very "different" name

[pand75]

There are around 15 other Devils fans other than the posters in this forum in the world. You'd have to have a team with a strong enough fan base to have attendance. With the emergence of the Blackhawks, the choice to have them in the game was a great call, especially against the defending champions, who are divisional rivals.

I don't see the Devils ever being apart of one of these games.

Habs/Leafs would be huge for the NHL as a business. Habs/Bruins would be the next best thing, because it would be a great hockey game on top of high ratings (No offense Stu)

[pand75]

Yeah, and hold the game in New Jersey so 15 Devils fans will show up. Never gonna happen.
Wow. I used 15 as well lol

[bostonryan]

Yes.

Well, the "average American sports fan" typically isn't a hockey fan in general so moot point.


yeah but the average american sports fan would love the gimmic of the winter classic and may turn it on for 15 minutes during bowl game breaks regardless

[acfrue]

And unfortunately that son of a bitch is on my team. :shootself:
:gunhead:

[StuGrimson]

there was this one euro on the leafs a couple years ago that i absolutely hated and i cant remember his name. he went to russia and he had a very "different" name

Doesnt narrow it down, too many bad players to name. Maybe Sergei Berezin?

[StuGrimson]

I havent been to Newark in a long time but I hear it would be a scenic and safe place to hold an outdoor game

[AShannon04]

Hudler again, nice

[llwilliamsll]

Maaan. What the hell.

[bostonryan]

Doesnt narrow it down, too many bad players to name. Maybe Sergei Berezin?



just thought of it, aki berg. i went to a couple games in toronto and the fans actually helped me yell at him

[fallout1819]

:gunhead:
thats the one i wanted!

[StuGrimson]

just thought of it, aki berg. i went to a couple games in toronto and the fans actually helped me yell at him

Oh fuck I should have known that. He wouldnt be able to show his face in Toronto again

[acfrue]

Huuuuudler again. lol he almost struck out.

[larokr]

At least Hudler didn't give up on that.

[fallout1819]

:woot:

Nice save by Conk.

[acfrue]

thats the one i wanted!
haha i figured, its : gunhead :

[bostonryan]

Oh fuck I should have known that. He wouldnt be able to show his face in Toronto again


im pretty sure hes the worst leaf of the past 4 years haha

[larokr]

I havent been to Newark in a long time but I hear it would be a scenic and safe place to hold an outdoor game

Hahahahaha. It wasn't as bad of an area as I thought when I went last week.



I think if a game were to be held in Jersey, it should be held at Giants Stadium.

[Broken Parachute]

He actually wasnt bad with the Leafs to be honest but the rest of his career has just been awful. Per pound he is probably the most useless player in the league.

I do have it out for Jim Slater though. And Dominic Moore. And I know he doesnt play anymore but there has never been a worse hockey player than Jim Dowd.I think Mitch Fritz is probably the second most useless player in the league right now.


Outdoor ice couldnt be any worse than the ice at MSG so the Rags might prefer itHahahaha. Sad, but so true.

[pand75]

I think Denver would be a cool host for a future one. They have the Rocky Mountains and a strong fan base. Tourists would go there. Maybe Minnesota would be good too.

[fallout1819]

haha i figured, its : gunhead :
I couldn't remember it so thanks!

[pace_yourself]

Anyone trying to get on www.Reebokhockey.com? (http://www.Reebokhockey.com?) It is not working on any of my computers.
who is it i still cant find him????

[bostonryan]

Hahahahaha. It wasn't as bad of an area as I thought when I went last week.



I think if a game were to be held in Jersey, it should be held at Giants Stadium.


haha from my visits to new jersey, it just seemed like a dirtier, poorer, ghetto new york. especially jersey city

[larokr]

haha from my visits to new jersey, it just seemed like a dirtier, poorer, ghetto new york. especially jersey city

Well when I was walking around Newark by the PruCenter, walking there from the train station, it didn't seem as bad as other areas.... like Asbury Park.

[Broken Parachute]

Where I live at school is about 3 minutes from Newark. It's a fun place to hang out...if you're looking for crack, rape, murder, or Devils games.

And hahahaha, Stu loves Aki Berg!

[WakingTheMisery]

who is it i still cant find him????

I'll just say, he's on the Hawks.

[fallout1819]

WHAT A GOAL DATSYUK!!

x

[bostonryan]

Where I live at school is about 3 minutes from Newark. It's a fun place to hang out...if you're looking for crack, rape, murder, or Devils games.

And hahahaha, Stu loves Aki Berg!


hahaha i love that description of newark

[larokr]

Wow Datsyuk. Fantasy points, at least.

[AShannon04]

Datsyuk is so good

[StuGrimson]

My ball hockey team is called The Aki Bergs, though I havent managed to play a game yet this year

Chicago needs to win this game

[pand75]

Datsyuk is retarded.

[StuGrimson]

Fuck you Datsyuk, and why the fuck isnt Khabi playing

[acfrue]

I think Denver would be a cool host for a future one. They have the Rocky Mountains and a strong fan base. Tourists would go there. Maybe Minnesota would be good too.
denver seems like the most logical place for the next winter classic.

oh what a sick dangle by datsyuk.

[StuGrimson]

Now its time for Ben Eager to do what he does best and hit someone from behind

[pace_yourself]

I'll just say, he's on the Hawks.
ya i figured that out. my power keeps going out. . . haha im so annoyed

[J.C.]

loves me some goals

[Broken Parachute]

haha from my visits to new jersey, it just seemed like a dirtier, poorer, ghetto new york. especially jersey cityOuch, that hurts, haha. It's true for the most part though.

[nfgrox312]

denver seems like the most logical place for the next winter classic.

i have no idea if this is true or not, but wouldn't it be really hard for the players to get their breathing right playing so high up?

[Broken Parachute]

hahaha i love that description of newarkHaha, it's true though. They literally told us when we got to school the first week "when leaving the campus, always go to the left...the town of South Orange is there; never go to the right because you'll end up in Irvington or Newark." If the school is telling us this you know it's bad, haha.

[ESundy36]

I don't know if it is just me but it feels like these periods are endless.

[StuGrimson]

Yes a game in Denver likely wouldnt work because you would have to cut shifts down to like 10 seconds so nobody does their best Jiri Fischer immitation

[pand75]

i have no idea if this is true or not, but wouldn't it be really hard for the players to get their breathing right playing so high up?
good point.

[ESundy36]

Haha, it's true though. They literally told us when we got to school the first week "when leaving the campus, always go to the left...the town of South Orange is there; never go to the right because you'll end up in Irvington or Newark." If the school is telling us this you know it's bad, haha.

Providence College does the same thing. They tell you where to avoid and of course most of those sections are directly around our campus. I used to love opening my campus email on Monday morning and seeing all the updates from campus security about students being mugged or and the few cases of students being stabbed.

[fallout1819]

I don't know if it is just me but it feels like these periods are endless.
I know what you mean, I get the same feeling.

[larokr]

I don't know if it is just me but it feels like these periods are endless.

I feel the same way. I don't know why.

[pand75]

Everyone is just hungover probably

[bostonryan]

Providence College does the same thing. They tell you where to avoid and of course most of those sections are directly around our campus. I used to love opening my campus email on Monday morning and seeing all the updates from campus security about students being mugged or and the few cases of students being stabbed.


haha at worcester state orientation they told us about how there was "increased gang activity" in worcester and because of that downtown worcester was closing up early. i would go to the palladium and want a drink after the show got out, and cvs and all the convenience stores would be closed

[fallout1819]

Everyone is just hungover probably
I'm not. I think NBC games in general seem longer because there's so many commercials.

[acfrue]

i have no idea if this is true or not, but wouldn't it be really hard for the players to get their breathing right playing so high up?
youre right, i forgot about the thinner air.

[bostonryan]

I'm not. I think NBC games in general seem longer because there's so many commercials.


they have the commentators do a lot more talking as well so it draws the game out and allows for more commercials

[bostonryan]

oh god no, not a hockey version of "take me out to the ballgame". please dont ruin this game

[AshesAshes]

I'm not. I think NBC games in general seem longer because there's so many commercials.

I cant stand how many commercials they have

[Broken Parachute]

Providence College does the same thing. They tell you where to avoid and of course most of those sections are directly around our campus. I used to love opening my campus email on Monday morning and seeing all the updates from campus security about students being mugged or and the few cases of students being stabbed.Haha, I got a few of those emails this year.

[AshesAshes]

Haha, I love how they plug that Doc will be doing the Pens/Rags game

[fallout1819]

I cant stand how many commercials they have
It drives me nuts. Just get on with the game.

[larokr]

Stupid Huet.

Rafalski, okay. Fantasy points again.

[AshesAshes]

Wow cant believe Rafalski got that in nice goal I miss him

[acfrue]

ooof, huet is losing it

[AshesAshes]

Looks like a goal

[AShannon04]

what a reversal from the first period

[fallout1819]

Thats in. Point to center ice right now.

[larokr]

It's a goal, it hit the net.

[AShannon04]

goooooallllllll

[we are cured]

mike babcock looks absolutely ridiculous

[larokr]

FINALLY. Peace Huet.

[ESundy36]

I missed the last two goals but I assume it was the typical Huet just staying on the ground refusing/unable to get up?

[AShannon04]

haha, so weird seeing guys wearing eyeblack

[ESundy36]

I do not like this changing ends thing at the 10 minute mark. Whatever happened to a home field advantage?

[larokr]

... they didn't change. What the hell?

[fallout1819]

I guess cause Detroit is up 3 goals they're not gonna?

[pand75]

What the shit is this