auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) I'm getting excited about the Winter Classic. Cool photo. If anybody finds a larger version of the above photo please let me know. It'd make great wallpaper. Also a good article about preparing the ice. Edited December 25, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 I understand them having the Penguins in this game, but why did they pick the Sabres??? Sould've picked the Rangers or Flyers...Someone who will lead to higher ratings. Sabres fans are great, but the Rangers would've generated more publicity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Both are small market teams. Maybe the next time around the NHL and NBC can get bigger market teams. That's why in another thread I posted I'd like to see the Wings and either the Blackhawks or Rangers. A cross-border game would be good too like Wings and Toronto or Montreal. Though if it's aimed at American markets the former options would be better. Many have complained about when the game being played during bowl season. The reasoning was to attract channel surfers and casual fans. Kinda makes senses to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Last year, the Sabres would have been high ratings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskAltima 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 i still think the Wings need to play either Chicago or Toronto @ the Big House in Ann Arbor and have 110,000+ fans watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 I understand them having the Penguins in this game, but why did they pick the Sabres??? Sould've picked the Rangers or Flyers...Someone who will lead to higher ratings. Sabres fans are great, but the Rangers would've generated more publicity. I'm guessing it has to do with stadium accessibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Plus they made this game BEFORE Briere and Drury left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEY19 0 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 it wont let me start a new topic in this forum?? is there a waiting period? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 Omg I'm so pumped for the outdoor game. I really hope it a good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted December 25, 2007 I cant wait either what a day its going to be Football all day and Hockey what day to start 08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I cant wait either what a day its going to be Football all day and Hockey what day to start 08 I know it rocks. Arsenal @ 10am then hockey at 1pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) I cant wait either what a day its going to be Football all day and Hockey what day to start 08 There's going to be football on New Year's day also? Edited December 26, 2007 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 (edited) I am looking forward to watching this, as well as many other hockey fans i'm sure. But seriously, the only time the NHL could've picked that would be worse than Jan 1st is 9 PM on superbowl sunday. Jan 1st is college football day. There are 6 games that day including the Rose, Sugar, and Cotton bowls (all superior bowls). This was very stupid of the NHL, it would've made more sense to put this game on Christmas. The NHL can compete with the NBA, but definately not College Football. Edited December 26, 2007 by Dano33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 this game is going to be awesome...i can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I am looking forward to watching this, as well as many other hockey fans i'm sure. But seriously, the only time the NHL could've picked that would be worse than Jan 1st is 9 PM on superbowl sunday. Jan 1st is college football day. There are 6 games that day including the Rose, Sugar, and Cotton bowls (all superior bowls). This was very stupid of the NHL, it would've made more sense to put this game on Christmas. The NHL can compete with the NBA, but definately not College Football. I don't know superbowl sunday.... during the 15 hours of pregame actually might work well for a something else. As for Jan 1st. I'll predict better ratings than the SCF, but less than 5 minutes on Sportscenter. I'm not sure it matters when the NHL does an outdoor game as far as the states are concerned because by the time it's cold enough the US sports world is too tied up in NFL and college football and any day is a fight for airtime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Great job by Betass. Lets have a hockey game which is suppose to attract thousands of fans on one of the busiest college football days of the year. Good time too 1pm when there are TWO bowl games going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Great job by Betass. Lets have a hockey game which is suppose to attract thousands of fans on one of the busiest college football days of the year. Good time too 1pm when there are TWO bowl games going. When I first saw that this coincided with college bowl game I agreed with you. The more I think about it though, the more I like the idea for the reasons stated in the article I posted. Also the MNC game isn't until nearly a week later, so all the ones on the first aren't really that important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DetroitIan Report post Posted December 26, 2007 I am exceptionally pumped for the outdoor classic. Last time I watched an outdoor game it was an absolute blast. Hopefully this one is just as fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Horrible, horrible idea to have this on New Years Day. The only way I'd watch this over college football is if the Red Wings were in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Horrible, horrible idea to have this on New Years Day. The only way I'd watch this over college football is if the Red Wings were in it. So then you're a Wings fans first, then football, then hockey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryMalredo 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 So then you're a Wings fans first, then football, then hockey? I love hockey and football about equally (maybe hockey a bit more). But the biggest day of college football of the year or an exhibition between two teams I have little interest in, I would definately have to pick football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) ESPN posted some photos of them building the rink. The way ESPN does photos now from my MyESPN I can't link people up, but they're cool photos nonetheless. Edited December 27, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schulzte 18 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 NBC is really giving hockey a shot here, and its an interesting strategy. What's the worst that can happen? They've sold the game out, and nobody is expecting much in the way of ratings. There may be a more captive TV sports audience on New Years Day than any other day of the year other than the Super Bowl. If this game gets a 3 share it will be deemed a success. Bob Costas is anchoring, too. With NBC out of the College Football picture, this is huge for hockey and I don't really see any negatives here. If I'm joe sports fan and I'm watching the Capital One bowl and Florida is beating Michigan 52-20 (as this writer hopes), I'm might be inclined to do some channel surfing. This is what NBC might be banking on. I hope it works, because I'm watching hockey this New Years, and I hope others do too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted December 27, 2007 (edited) I hope Florida is beating down Michigan but with a scoreline of 52-6. Edited December 27, 2007 by Jwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 28, 2007 Haha, I hope this fails hard. I want Crosby to do well, but Buffalo can suck it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
