Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Relax everyone, "Sid the Kid" has come through, and actually saved the NHL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Relax everyone, "Sid the Kid" has come through, and actually saved the NHL! I know it means in general, but still the article comes across as sounding like one play single handedly saved the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 I know it means in general, but still the article comes across as sounding like one play single handedly saved the game. Are you familiar with The Onion? It's a humorous "newspaper" that makes jokes, but doesn't report actual news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy_101 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 I just think that that is a really wierd thing to say on bettman's part. "Surely the league is saved now"??? I really don't f'ing like Bettman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amberlynn25 9 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 thats about as bad as my boss telling me she saved the day while ringing up customers while I made all the sandwiches. (which she said!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 This is working out better than I had hoped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Yeah, I did laugh out loud at this one. I need to get a subscription again, I forgot how funny The Onion is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 This is working out better than I had hoped. DAMMIT!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 This is working out better than I had hoped. I agree. WOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 The Onion's report on Armstrong's moon landing is classic. Some people haven't heard of Sweetest Day, some haven't heard of The Onion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 That's fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 haha... great article and great reactions by some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 I have heard of both Sweetest Day and the Onion, but I actually like the Onion Excellent satire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 I just think that that is a really wierd thing to say on bettman's part. "Surely the league is saved now"??? I really don't f'ing like Bettman I'm curious to know if anyone has actually thought Bettman has done a good job while commish. Personally, I think the guy is a pos, but there may be supporters for him. I've never heard anyone say something nice about him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 The Onion's report on Armstrong's moon landing is classic. Some people haven't heard of Sweetest Day, some haven't heard of The Onion. True, but you would think after people read the article they would find it somewhat fishy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 I'm curious to know if anyone has actually thought Bettman has done a good job while commish. Personally, I think the guy is a pos, but there may be supporters for him. I've never heard anyone say something nice about him though. The only thing I can think of is that the Owners and the players are making a hell of a lot more money now than before he joined the NHL. Hard to argue how much of that is due to him. From a fan perspective, there isn't much to like about the guy. I don't like the guy that much as a person, but I don't dislike him as much as many fans do. I think the guy gets far too much heat for many things that are really not controlled by him, but oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 The sad thing is I could actually see Bettman referring to Crosby like that ... The Onion is pretty good, they were in The Aristocrats naming the elements of the perfect joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shockwave180 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Good post, Izzy. Long live the Onion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 It pains me to know that many didn't realize that this was satire. Word, LDi03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Some people haven't heard of Sweetest Day, some haven't heard of The Onion. That's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 Over-Competitive Lance Armstrong Challenges Cancer To Rematch November 9, 2006 hahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudvayneowns91 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) The only thing I can think of is that the Owners and the players are making a hell of a lot more money now than before he joined the NHL. Hard to argue how much of that is due to him. From a fan perspective, there isn't much to like about the guy. I don't like the guy that much as a person, but I don't dislike him as much as many fans do. I think the guy gets far too much heat for many things that are really not controlled by him, but oh well. it probably isn't warranted, but I don't like the guy because of the strike. It took two sides to make the problem, but it seemed to me that Gary's sides wasn't as willing to haggle when they were at a standstill. Edited December 3, 2007 by Mudvayneowns91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 it probably isn't warranted, but I don't like the guy because of the strike. It took two sides to make the problem, but it seemed to me that Gary's sides wasn't as willing to haggle as much as the union was. These are examples that I am pointing to as Bettman getting more of the bad rap than he deserves. You are right, it takes two sides to make the problem and not only that, there is more to the NHL side than just Bettman. In terms of who is more willing to haggle, I'd say the NHLPA was more of the sticklers there. Goodenow was as firm against the cap as you were going to get. If you want to single out individuals, I'd start with him being the biggest reason for the lockout and length thereof, but I don't think it is fair to single out anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 i love the onion lol =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) The Onion is great....I acutually see them poke jabs at the NHL a lot, I need to start posting them. The wife in playboy is my favorite. also... Edited December 3, 2007 by Louisville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
