CenterIce 83 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 NHL will announce Friday what has previously been reported: Was vs Pit @ Heinz Field Jan. 1 and Mtl vs. Cgy at McMahon Stadium in mid-Feb. http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 wow two of them kinda wrecks the excitement. The NHL is getting messed up 1 zettsyukwall415 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 wow two of them kinda wrecks the excitement. The NHL is getting messed up They are one of those that never understood the notion of too much of a good thing. Like others, they are how much money can we squeeze out of this idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Leave it to Bettman to f*** up the only thing the NHL has going for itself these days Glad the Wings got a piece of it while it was still a novelty. What a dumbass. 1 Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Just realized the road team from previous Winter Classics have all gone to the Cup finals and lost (we'll see about Philly) Pens @ Sabres Red Wings @ Blackhawks Flyers @ Bruins So that puts the Caps in the finals next year. Just messing around and some food for thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 the pens again? ugh... How about a team that hasn't played an outdoor game yet. bettman I hate you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Awesome, can't wait to watch this. Two great young teams with two generational talents. Should be fun. 1 Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tr!PoD#19 524 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Montreal at Calgary? What the f***? Why wouldn't they make it Vancouver? This is retarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Just a lazy money grab. Nothing more to take from this move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Have already voiced my opinion on this... Epic fail Bettman. The Crosby overload is at its pinnacle and whoever states that this is a great decision is firmly plugged right up Crosby's ******* and is doing exactly what NBC and Bettman want. So keep it up sheep. 1 Fifey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 TWO? How retarded. PENS? How retarded. You can't really blame the NHL, but jesus christ. 1 Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 How about a third one in early April between Florida and Tampa at the Buccanneers stadium? 2 55fan and HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 How about a third one in early April between Florida and Tampa at the Buccanneers stadium? As usual, the biggest reason for two is TV. NBC didn't think a Canadian team would carry in the US, and CBC didn't want only US teams for their broadcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 As usual, the biggest reason for two is TV. NBC didn't think a Canadian team would carry in the US, and CBC didn't want only US teams for their broadcast. Point taken, and while I think there should only be one; and I think it would be better to have two teams that have never done it before...I'm still going to watch them both. But still BOO on you Bettman. I can't wait for him to lose money for the owners and them to kick him out so we can have someone in who actually gives a damn about the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Pathetic. And yes, I get "why" the two teams were chosen. I strongly disagree with the "why". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I know if I played for the NHL, I would love a chance to play in this game. Having Pittsburgh play for the second time in four years really must piss off the other teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I see why the NHL felt the need to do two, and I see the logic behind the Pens choice. That being said, why not just the Pens and Washington every year if it draws ratings? They've got to let other teams in on the action. I know a Nashville-Washington would be a snoozer, but how about New York Rangers vs. Washington? Big markets and exciting talent (on Washington's end anyway). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 As usual, the biggest reason for two is TV. NBC didn't think a Canadian team would carry in the US, and CBC didn't want only US teams for their broadcast. That must be the reason, and yet...I don't understand. TWO Winter Classics? That's...just...weird, man. Agree with everybody that one of the reasons it's so successful is because it's a novelty. So now we're going to have two. Well, actually, on second thought, that's just about what I would expect from the NHL. I mean, I appreciate them trying to actually to do something nice for Canadian fans for a change, but talk about going about it the wrong way! And what's up with the teams, as somebody pointed out? Montreal at...Calgary?! Ooookay. This is getting to be comical, I swear...you don't have to worry about off-season entertainment; the NHL will always be there to come out with some completely off-the-wall announcement for you to ponder and mock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Nothing surprises me anymore with Bettman. He's determined to destroy the league's fanbase in favor of that elusive "casual" hockey fan (that, for the most part, barely exists). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I don't have issue with the Penguins playing in this game again necessarily ... if the NHL wanted Detroit to play at Michigan Stadium or Ford Field on Jan. 1 in the next couple years, we'd all be thrilled. I DO have a problem with the NHL going out of its way, yet again, to ram the Caps and Pens down everyone's throat. The league's actually got some momentum right now and is getting good TV ratings. This would be a perfect time to roll out two teams with good history and talent that people don't see a lot of: Kings at Colorado? Just one possibility that I think would've been fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Absolutely unbelievably ridiculous.well 2 games ruins the "Classic" part.What the hell is this league coming to?unblieveable.just..unbelievable.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 :smokin: ...why not the sharks and kings on 4/20?... :burger: 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 You know what, I take back what I said. Someone just explained to me that technically the Canadian game would be a "Heritage Classic" game for Canadian teams only. I know it's just a minor change in the name and different set of teams, but speaking as a person who would like to see an Original Six Day, I guess I can't complain. Either one (Canada Day or Original 6 Day) would be pretty similar to a Winter Classic except for the teams involved, so if I'm for an O6 Day, I guess I can't be against a Canadian heritage game. I still think the choice of teams for the very first year is a little wonky, but whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Gary Bettman is bar none, the stupidest league commissioner in North American professional sports. He makes Bud Selig look like Kennesaw Mountain Landis. It takes a lot to make Bud Lite look competent, sane and intelligent in comparison but boy is Gary working hard to make that happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Nothing surprises me anymore with Bettman. He's determined to destroy the league's fanbase in favor of that elusive "casual" hockey fan (that, for the most part, barely exists). Yeah, that fan base is getting destroyed. All those TV ratings that are going through the roof the last couple years must be killing the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
