CenterIce 83 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4749039 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 That's what I'm talkin about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Dear Bettman, The more you do it, the less special it is. NOW STOP IT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Canada doesn't have any outdoor stadiums. One is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 He'll manage to find some way to kill it eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Dear Bettman, The more you do it, the less special it is. NOW STOP IT. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I hope we do not play in it as the teams who do play in the Winter Classic the last 2 yrs ended up losing in the SCF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 17, 2009 a double header sort of deal would be cool im sure people will find some reason to complain about this and/or bettman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Eh... I knew the Winter Classic wouldn't be special forever, but this is a pretty quick way to make it less appealing. The phrase 'too much a good thing' comes to mind. The year after it will be 4 games, so on and so forth, soon theyre gonna be playing roller hockey in downtown LA. I'm just glad the Wings got involved in the coolest year, by far. Two original 6 teams at one of the most historic outdoor venues in the country. It will never be as cool as that. This year's Winter Classic is far less exciting than last year, not just because the Wings aren't in it... but the whole ball park thing has already been done, the rivalry isn't as intense, the teams aren't as good, etc. I can't help but think the Winter Classic will run its course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I like the idea of having one in Canada. Canadians deserve a winter classic too. Two a year is good, as long as they don't start going overboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 They're going to dilute it until it's no longer a cool, rare event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 For me personally if its not wings I still watch the winter classic because it is such a cool event, but I feel like if you split the special thing between 2 teams it might take away a bit from how special it is... I am not to say Bettman sucks because I am sure they all sat in a room "brainstorming" about this brilliant idea lol... Canadian team versus American team and any original 6 teams it would be really cool.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Canada doesn't have any outdoor stadiums. One is enough. Yeah, I guess the Skydome burnt down or something. Edited December 17, 2009 by ZetterbergFourty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 All about the Benjamans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Canada doesn't have any outdoor stadiums. One is enough. Oh s***, there's that one out in Edmonton too where they already had the Heritage Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I don't like the idea of having 2. It's making it less rare and special. Why do we need a separate one for the USA and Canada? We are one league so let's share. How fun would it be too to have a US vs. Canada winter classic one year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Canada doesn't have any outdoor stadiums. One is enough. Two other stadiums with a 50,000+ capacity. They're not as big as most of the stadiums in the States, but they'd work for an outdoor game. 1. Olympic Stadium, Montreal Cap. 66,308 2. Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Cap. 60,081 3. BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Cap. 59,841 4. Skydome, Toronto Cap. 53,506 5. McMahon Stadium, Calgary Cap. 35,560 So there are some options for a Canadian Winter Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Two other stadiums with a 50,000+ capacity. They're not as big as most of the stadiums in the States, but they'd work for an outdoor game. 1. Olympic Stadium, Montreal Cap. 66,308 2. Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Cap. 60,081 3. BC Place Stadium, Vancouver Cap. 59,841 4. Skydome, Toronto Cap. 53,506 5. McMahon Stadium, Calgary Cap. 35,560 So there are some options for a Canadian Winter Classic. The Skydome is where the Blue Jays play, right? Moveable roof? I heard that it cannot be used, because the roof will not move in cold temperatures. It would get stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Yeah, I guess the Skydome burnt down or something. Nope... just renamed. It's also only designed to be open for nice weather, and the building is not likely designed to be open at those temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Eh... I knew the Winter Classic wouldn't be special forever, but this is a pretty quick way to make it less appealing. The phrase 'too much a good thing' comes to mind. The year after it will be 4 games, so on and so forth, soon theyre gonna be playing roller hockey in downtown LA. I'm just glad the Wings got involved in the coolest year, by far. Two original 6 teams at one of the most historic outdoor venues in the country. It will never be as cool as that. This year's Winter Classic is far less exciting than last year, not just because the Wings aren't in it... but the whole ball park thing has already been done, the rivalry isn't as intense, the teams aren't as good, etc. I can't help but think the Winter Classic will run its course. Agreed. No need for two games. One a year makes it special. Also agree that Detroit-Chicago at Wrigley won't be matched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 The Skydome is where the Blue Jays play, right? Moveable roof? I heard that it cannot be used, because the roof will not move in cold temperatures. It would get stuck. This had crossed my mind, I figure if they really wanted to hold a game there they would find a way to do it. I'm not sure at what temp it starts seizing and s***, but Jan. 1 could very well be a + temps day with the screwed up weather we've been getting up here. I'd like to see it happen one day, but maybe it will remain impossible. With the technology these days I bet they could figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I don't get it why people are complaining about this? 1 game in CAN and 1 game in the USA seems very reasonable imo. As long as it is only 2 games the rareness and the special feel from it won't disappear.. at least not according to me. If it were 3, 4 or 5 games , then it would be too much. 2 is perfect! I love the winter classic so to get one more is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Nope... just renamed. It's also only designed to be open for nice weather, and the building is not likely designed to be open at those temps. I know it was renamed. I refuse to call it the "Rogers Centre". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 17, 2009 I don't get it why people are complaining about this? 1 game in CAN and 1 game in the USA seems very reasonable imo. As long as it is only 2 games the rareness and the special feel from it won't disappear.. at least not according to me. If it were 3, 4 or 5 games , then it would be too much. 2 is perfect! I love the winter classic so to get one more is great. but..but.. it's SPECIAL with just one game! if we add more it'll be like, a SLIPPERY SLOPE maaan! what's next then??? it'll be just another GIMMICK!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Game 1 Las Vegas Game 2 Winnipeg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
