1/1 GDT: 2011 Winter Classic

[WingZNut13 99]

Oh look....NBC is interviewing Crosby. In the 2nd Intermission, Pierre will blow Crosby while giving a report on the Pittsburgh bench.

[R-Dizzle 119]

letang kind of looked like carcillo there

less hockey talk, more people crying about camera angles

Good game so far

Quit crying about people who cry about camera angles.

Edited January 2, 2011 by R-Dizzle

[Joey v3.4 45]

Typing as I go.

So far I'm not impressed. The hype preceding this game, almost makes watching it lackluster as a result.

It's hard to feel any emotion for either of these teams. I guess, if you've only been a hockey fan for 1-2 years, it could be exciting, but I s*** you not, if the Fresh Prince was on right now, I would probably just watch that instead. TBS is doing Men in Black reruns, and I keep picking up the controller to change it.

Regardless, I'm going to suffer through all 60 minutes of this.

Even the fight seemed staged, since as it ended you could read their lips saying "That's enough, hey hey hey!!!"

Ovie fell, shows you the stress that the media has put on these guys. They're not playing for 2 points, and certainly not for any type of title, but everyone seems edgy, apprehensive. As though their retirement benefits depend on the success of the broadcast.

I'm sure every NBC and HBO big rig, has breathed enough hot air down each teams throats.

They turned the great sport of hockey into a reality TV show. That's what I see.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

in canada we have the distinct pleasure of having Jim Houghston, Craig Simpson and Glenn Healy. :thumbup:

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

you sure you aren't watching last year's game

yea, because theres just been tons of scoring chances in this one so far right.

[55fan 5,133]

Allstar game's only on vs? I won't get it. Pity.

Hey! I know what they can do to grow the sport! Put it on a network that people GET!

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Time to turn the channel so I don't have to hear the intermission crappola

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

haha pierre lebrun just said sexy

and they just announced next year philly might get another winter classic in philly...

come on let some other teams have a shot!

[WingZNut13 99]

Are they seriously comparing Crosby/Ovi to Ali/Frazier?!?!

Wow NBC!!! Suck it just a little bit harder next time.

[55fan 5,133]

Oh, please. They are not comparing Ovi-Sid to the great rivalries of all times. Ali-Fraiser? Richard-Howe? No way.

Thanks, Mike for stating that it's not so.

I forgot how sexy Borg was. But then he's Swedish, so that figures.

Edited January 2, 2011 by 55fan

[puckloo39 5,686]

Pang slurping all over Crosby... surprise!!

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

haha pierre lebrun just said sexy

and they just announced next year philly might get another winter classic in philly...

come on let some other teams have a shot!

are you kidding me, they played the most boring game ever last year. Why the hell should they even be considered to have another chance, because they are having a good season ? I guess 20 Seasons in a row of playoffs doesn`t warrant the same, weird. Give two new teams a chance.

[wingsgirl001 983]

This didn't take long to show up online

No, I didn't make it

Edited January 2, 2011 by wingsgirl001

[puckloo39 5,686]

Allstar game's only on vs? I won't get it. Pity.

Hey! I know what they can do to grow the sport! Put it on a network that people GET!

and put it in Raleigh NC... a place well-known for its fanatical hockey fan base. Electrophile being the exception, of course. I can't imagine the crowd that will show up for All Star weekend -- expecting NASCAR.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

This didn't take long to show up online

No, I didn't make it

haha you are my saviour

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

[puckloo39 5,686]

I am liking Mike a bit better. I think the All Star game sucks, too, Mike.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

haha you are my saviour

That dang blue line will get you everytime

[Electrophile 3,554]

Are they seriously comparing Crosby/Ovi to Ali/Frazier?!?!

Wow NBC!!! Suck it just a little bit harder next time.

If they do, they'll be puking up his skates.

[Joey v3.4 45]

Honestly. What is the rivalry thing? Crosby and Ovechkin do not even have a rivalry. I'm pretty sure both of them have no real personal feelings for one another at all.

[wingsgirl001 983]

haha you are my saviour

Thank Twitter, I got it off there.

[Electrophile 3,554]

and put it in Raleigh NC... a place well-known for its fanatical hockey fan base. Electrophile being the exception, of course. I can't imagine the crowd that will show up for All Star weekend -- expecting NASCAR.

Actually, the Hurricanes have a really great fan base. They aren't like Wings fans, but they're not the Thrashers, either.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Honestly. What is the rivalry thing? Crosby and Ovechkin do not even have a rivalry. I'm pretty sure both of them have no real personal feelings for one another at all.

Difference between Ovie and Crosby and the compared rivalries:

Ovie and Crosby will not face each other for the Stanley Cup so long as they both play in the same conference. Therefore its pointless at this point, they will probably never battle for the biggest prize in Hockey.

Edited January 2, 2011 by darkmanx

[Joey v3.4 45]

They compared Frazier and Ali, who fought in man to man combat 3 times, as the best boxers in the world.

Somehow, Ovi and Crosby is comparable?

NBC should suck a c*ck.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Honestly. What is the rivalry thing? Crosby and Ovechkin do not even have a rivalry. I'm pretty sure both of them have no real personal feelings for one another at all.

I agree. The media is sickening. They have no clue and are insulting.