Mickeyisms Rule! 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2007 Everyone says that Hudler's skating has improved dramatically. I would place my bet on him if its a Red Wing, not Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDDRWINGS1 9 Report post Posted December 12, 2007 The ice freezes immediately after it loses contact with the blades, like it does with normal skates. I'm not an iceologist but it just seemed like it would cut in more, maybe leaving divets or something and we'd be watching players fall on their face or ass. Just a thought, still don't like it. I heard awhile ago they had problems with the ice because the way the players were sharpening their skates, thought that might make it worse. It's not that I fear change, but why is performance enhancing equipment ok but not drugs. I know drugs are illegal and can hurt people, but the only reason they're banned in sports is because they create an unfair advantage, isn't this moving in that direction? Just seems like it all depends on how much you can spend and how far you wanna go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocu 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 "Ok, players. You're not fast enough. We're implanting microwaves into your skates. Goalies, your gear is too big again, we're gonna have to ask you to size down some more. Oh, and we're thinking about bigger nets too. We also think you'd be good glued down to the ice so you can't have any way to play that puck." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 Not really.....they're intended to make skating less tiring, so it helps players increase stamina. It also aids in allowing players get to top speed faster, but it's not proven to make the player actually skate at faster top-end speeds. I know what you meant, but less tiring = less stamina It seems just a little gimmicky to me, alright alot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 How fricken stupid, the NHL has become a mochary. Watch the movie Slap Shot 2 I know its a terrible movie but that is exactly what the NHL is going to become. A circus on ice. And I agree I love composites sticks but when I walked in to the hockey store last week to look at equipment, they have all this new crap that is terrible. Brand names like Warrior and other fugly sticks and equipment. Bring back Christian, Cooper, the Original Bauer. etc. The real equipment used by real hockey players. Sorry about my rant but this just sounds so damn stupid, next thing there gonna have rocket launchers on the back of skates. Or testing them for that matter. Nike bought Canstar which was the whole Cooper, Bauer, Daous, Mega, etc...some of those companies were dissolved and many just went to making gear under the Bauer name only. Plus Nike of course. But funny, around that time it became all about image and the equipment started going to crap if you ask me. Granted, I still wear my old Nike Air Accel Elite's...the Federov one's. They were just a great fit though surprisingly. I was a huge Daoust (Gold 555) beforehand and when they went out, I got into some Bauer Composite 5000's for awhile which were "eh" but the Nike's honestly fit my foot like a glove. I don't play much anymore but I haven't been moved to buy new skates despite the fact that I think they're ugly as sin. Bah, but I miss the good stuff...Christian sticks and blades were the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 its a good thing they aren't alienating the fans making the average joe feeling like he can ge this stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 I'm on the fence about this. It seems a little gimmicky to me. I kinda doubt it'll stick but who knows. But hey, if it works, maybe Lidstrom can play the whole game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rougerman 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 (edited) Next year is the debut of semi automatic hydroponic dual quad turbostratic mesophase-pitch-derived laser scoped sticks with handwarmers. They will be used only in Chicago and Phoenix as there is no fans to be distracted from the game. Seriously though, I don't think these heated blades will be a big deal. Also, we will soon find out who is using the heated blades, because when one of the blades dies, the player will appear as if he needs a front end alignment. (going in circles) Edited December 13, 2007 by rougerman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 Everyone says that Hudler's skating has improved dramatically. I would place my bet on him if its a Red Wing, not Dats. Hudler's skating improvements are a result of power skatings camps, not low-friction skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2007 darren dreger from tsn reported last night that marty reasoner from the oilers is one of the players but apparently that is the only one he knows for sure is wearing them. do these skates look any different from regular ones? like can they be spotted on an hdtv maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted December 14, 2007 ^ yeah and he still sucks... oh well better invention next time. j/king... they don't look any different... hell they might be broken and not heating for all we know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brutus 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2007 i don't know i don't feel sorry one bit letting the NHL's brainchild of the glowing puck technology pass me by... I feel just giddy about it actually! In fact I didn't it wave as it passed me by.... Just cause its labeled under Technology section doesn't mean its always a good thing to keep up with! Can you seriously not discriminate between technological advancements impacting the performance of a sport versus the broadcast observation of a sport? do you really think they are the same "technological advancements"....come on get real...this is comparing apples to oranges and is not related to the argument at hand ...nice attmempt at a straw man argument though blurb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted December 14, 2007 (edited) Can you seriously not discriminate between technological advancements impacting the performance of a sport versus the broadcast observation of a sport? do you really think they are the same "technological advancements"....come on get real...this is comparing apples to oranges and is not related to the argument at hand ...nice attmempt at a straw man argument though blurb I watched the game... and noticed Reasoner still sucked ass... Whats the point of these things again? Heard next they are going to instal mics and ear receivers into helmets so players can talk to each other with out yelling.... somethings just don't need to be invented.... Heated blades might be just one of them. Edited December 14, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brutus 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 I watched the game... and noticed Reasoner still sucked ass... Whats the point of these things again? Heard next they are going to instal mics and ear receivers into helmets so players can talk to each other with out yelling.... somethings just don't need to be invented.... Heated blades might be just one of them. so basically no...you are not capable of discriminating between technological advancements impacting the performance of a sport versus other types of advancements and as far as heated blades not needing to be invented...well...umm...gee... hate to tell you...uhhh... they already have been so that is a pretty irrelevant statement blurb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooose kiiisses 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2007 darren dreger from tsn reported last night that marty reasoner from the oilers is one of the players but apparently that is the only one he knows for sure is wearing them. do these skates look any different from regular ones? like can they be spotted on an hdtv maybe? When they showed Darren Dreger's skates the only thing i could tell was different was there was a black circular 'thing' on the back of the plastic white part that holds the blades on below the heel. i'm not quite sure if that makes any sense to anyone but myself, oh well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 The blades generate less friction. They are not a magical object that turns a bad hockey player into a great one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michigan In Play! magazine 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=224943&hubname=nhl I have seen and held a pair in my hands and watched a demo down at the Joe. I don't know what to think of them either? There are wires, battery and a button. You don't see any of this and you can't tell though. The battery is supposed to be good for one complete game, but what happens if you forget to recharge your skates? Your just as good as you always were. LOL! Wayne Gretzky owns part of this company and he is the major spokesperson for Thermablades. Thermablade has done a bunch of head to head testing and their data does support what they are saying but who knows...are we splitting hairs here? Just because one skater is a micro second faster than the next guy may be because his thigh muscles lare bigger ...like Drapes! Is it more physiological than anything else, who knows? Edited December 21, 2007 by Michigan In Play! magazine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Any word on these lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Any word on these lately? http://www.bizofhockey.com/?option=com_con...79&Itemid=1 Denied. Edited June 17, 2008 by Nero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiff_luvs_homer 5 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 wow, this is the first time I've seen anything like this.... pretty neat stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 http://www.bizofhockey.com/?option=com_con...79&Itemid=1 Denied. Kind of cool the Draper was using them (OK he used them twice). Guess it's back to the drawing board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Even Reasoner, the only one who said anything positive, did not give a glowing endorsement. His evaluation suggests only a slight improvement. It looks to me like the Thermablade people want to push this through at all costs in spite of what the players say. I have mixed feelings about this. Stamina is a part of the game, so part of me is resistant to the idea of "let's use these skates, it will make it easier". On the other hand, players aren't using the same klunky skates that they used 50 years ago. I don't think it's something like using an aluminum bat in MLB. I guess if they can make them more reliable, and the league/PA sanctions it, I would not have a problem with it. I would keep it out of the youth leagues because not all kids' families can afford them , so no one should have an advantage. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 I love how Wayne's all endorsing them as being the future of hockey... ...but it's because he has a financial interest in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
