toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 Okay, call me an idiot for not paying real close attention to dates and when the regular season was actually starting, but I simply assumed that the regular season would be starting early this week, perhaps even tonight. It was Oct. 1st on Friday and I knew there were still pre-season games on the weekend, so I assumed the last pre-season games would be played on Saturday and regular season would begin on Monday (this was in the back of my had I guess from a calendar perspective and what I have grown used to, since I actually did konw there were games on Sunday, not sure how I blocked that out though). In any event, I'm used to the season beginning somewhere between Oct. 2-4 and this year it doesn't start until Oct. 7th? Why? If everyone complains so much about the season going too far into June, why start the season so late? I have some ideas about playoff schedule as well (i.e. why so many days off here and there.....though I must admit some of that may be due to TV scheduling and building commitments, but still). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 I think that main reason the season started so early last year was because of the Olympic Break. Of course this year we don't have to worry about that (Thankfully). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 The season always starts after October 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 You also have to give teams time to make roster changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 You also have to give teams time to make roster changes. Exactly. I understand your pain OP, we're all jonesing for some real NHL action, but this is actually for good reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 They said during last night's broadcast that the reason that last season started so early was the Winter Olympics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedOrDead 5 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 remember after the lockout when they had all 30 teams play on opening night? i was hoping they would do that every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites