That's actually not a half bad little idea you go there Doc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay
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That's actually not a half bad little idea you go there Doc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay
keep it on new years day. its a great day for it and it has been a tremendous success. i hate both the flyers and the bruins and i cant wait for this years classic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hipcheck
as far as the second classic. i think its a stupid idea. one classic each year. i think canadian teams should be involved in the future just like it would be nice to see the kings involved in an outdoor game.
i dont think they should host it in canada tho unless they can think of a setting that is significant for an american audience. thats not an anti-canadian bias. its just pragmatic.
You guys do not realize...we(NHL fans) can own New Years Day. Until the college football system embraces a playoff, bowl games that occur a month after the season ends and coaches have taken better jobs(Brian Kelly), are pretty much irrelevant.People watch because there is no counter-programming. A full day of shiny outdoor games...especially games that matter in the standings, played in exotic locations...baseball stadiums etc...c'mon. Think large folks. One outdoor game is awesome...but if it is an ass kicking, folks will tune out. Three games will keep folks watching. I put it to you this way, Thanksgiving day...the first game is someone p'owning Detroit. If there are no other games, how quick do you say...'f'this, I'm gonna eat myself into a coma'...?
From what I've heard this week, the NHL isn't discussing a day full of games. They're talking about one game on New Year's Day and a second game a few weeks later, partially because they only have the one portable outdoor rink and the one dude they trust to set up the ice.Quote:
Originally Posted by jerseydevil
I also heard that the thinking right now is having the first one... in Calgary against one of the toher Canadian teams.
This idea is just stupid enough to get done.
Most of my ideas are pretty great... in fact if it were anybody but me suggesting them I feel pretty confident most people would love them.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElFuego
Like the Northern Conference/Southern Conference suggestion.
That **** is brilliant!
I'm waiting for the NHL's drive to really involve the Canadian fan in any of the possible 10 yearly Classic games (that will probably be the norm in 5 years) by volunteering their home rinks as sites for these contests.
The Bruce family from Moose Factory, Ont. has alerady offered theirs up...
http://backyardicerink.com/newimages/home.jpg
No, Doc. No.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay
YES!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by darby
I understand why it will never happen...
but it's still a good idea!
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Originally Posted by Dr. Naysay
I've chosen a few smiley faces to articluate my thoughts ...I hope it properly portrays my feelings on this.
