frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I'm dying for an uninteresting finals and toilet ratings for that very season. at some point it will happen. I so hope it is this year, best thing would be something like Dallas versus Carolina, maybe then the owners and other responsible people will come to their senses. One can still hope right? 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Two was fine, six is too much IMO. This might end up hurting the league's reputation if/when some of these games don't sell out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 This is seriously pathetic. Is this a money grab or what?! Couple more years of this and I can't see why people would even care to watch it in the kind or ratings the NHL wants because it will be just another game...nothing special. I can legimatly see Pittsburgh getting an annual game. Why not? Essentially they already do. Crosby will probably be hurt during it anyway...I don't see the point. I really thought the NHL wouldn't just go with the Wings/Leafs. Say what you want but two middle of the pack teams, one Canadian...the other without Crosby, don't seem to do it for ol' Gary and his lemming owner group. Why isn't Buffalo playing NJ and NYR playing NYI...Instead of two Ranger games? Three outdoor Ranger games in two years...way to have a "unique" event guys. This game had such potential from a marketing standpoint but they are just pissing all over it. Whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Next up: games scheduled 24/7? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 This is just stupid. Way to take something cool and ruin it. Coolness over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 What an epic, EPIC blunder from the league. First it was "people like goals in hockey, lets screw with things however we have to to increase goals!", now its "people like the WC and its a huge cash cow, lets do whatever it takes to get more of them!" This league is becoming more of a joke by the day.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Wow, I really don't understand all the outrage. I get that it's no longer as unique, but watching more outdoor games is pretty darn awesome to me. At only 6 games, it will still be fairly novel. Edited April 17, 2013 by RedWingsDad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Six games is not novel. Especially when it's the same teams over and over again. The only novel one would be Dodger Stadium. Outdoor games by themselves aren't a bad idea, they are fun for people who attend. But it's a blatant cash grab, and people are sick of being reminded of how crass sports can be sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Six games is not novel. Especially when it's the same teams over and over again. The only novel one would be Dodger Stadium. Outdoor games by themselves aren't a bad idea, they are fun for people who attend. But it's a blatant cash grab, and people are sick of being reminded of how crass sports can be sometimes. I would argue the Wings/Leafs being original six, probably highest attended hockey game ever, and Toronto's first outdoor game (Canada is collectively wetting their pants a little more everyday in anticipation) is a novelty as well. The Pens game can't be anything but blatant cash grab. Same for NJ/NYR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Wow, I really don't understand all the outrage. I get that it's no longer as unique, but watching more outdoor games is pretty darn awesome to me. At only 6 games, it will still be fairly novel. nov·el2 [nov-uhl] of a new kind; different from anything seen or known before. 7 outdoor games in one season doesn't really fit the description, not even with "fairly" tacked on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 What an epic, EPIC blunder from the league. First it was "people like goals in hockey, lets screw with things however we have to to increase goals!", now its "people like the WC and its a huge cash cow, lets do whatever it takes to get more of them!" This league is becoming more of a joke by the day.... Honestly... people liked it because it was unique. It was once a year... one match-up... one outdoor game. No wonder it made money for the league... it was that big of an event. You take that same event and divide it by six and that's what you're going to end up with. People are going to grow old and not see the same excitement because there are similar games being played around the nation. ...it just sucks. You don't have that one match-up circled on your calender. You don't need to save up for the big event... now you can choose from one of the six. All because one event makes money, doesn't mean it will make the same equivalent when broadcasted six times. I understand they need and want venue... but this is not it. This is no good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted April 17, 2013 nov·el 2 [nov-uhl] of a new kind; different from anything seen or known before. 7 outdoor games in one season doesn't really fit the description, not even with "fairly" tacked on. Thanks captain dictionary. Over literal interpretations aside, you get what I was saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing-in-avs-town 123 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 It'll be interesting to see how they pull off an outdoor game in California. It will be the 1st ever NHL "roller" hockey game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Six games is not novel. Especially when it's the same teams over and over again. The only novel one would be Dodger Stadium. Outdoor games by themselves aren't a bad idea, they are fun for people who attend. But it's a blatant cash grab, and people are sick of being reminded of how crass sports can be sometimes. Let me let you in on a secret... ALL professional sports are 'blatantly' about making money. Every logo, every stadium, every jersey, television broadcast, PR statement, piece of memorabilia, the entirety of the winter classic... is about making money. It's a good thing, and 'crass' doesn't factor into the equation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks captain dictionary. Over literal interpretations aside, you get what I was saying. You're welcome. I figured you needed to hear the official definition since you were using the word in a situation in which it does not apply. Yes, I get what you were saying, and I still disagree with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 NHL Official Release: Because so many teams wanted one, next season there will be 8 Stanley Cups. Really? You seriously want to give Gary ideas? It's all fun and sarcasm now, but just wait until it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted April 17, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WET1VpTEEA&feature=youtube_gdata_player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Uncle Gary says: "I'll make up all the lost revenue on the backs of 'the greatest fans in the world'". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 What a bunch of hipsters. Something becomes popular and you all don't like it anymore. Would you all be whining if the Wings weren't granted the Winter Classic next year but was added to play the beloved Minnesota Wild outdoors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 What a bunch of hipsters. Something becomes popular and you all don't like it anymore. Would you all be whining if the Wings weren't granted the Winter Classic next year but was added to play the beloved Minnesota Wild outdoors? Yup. Too much of a good thing and all that. 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Can't wait for the upcoming documentary "My Travels With Pierre". Thank goodness there's only one game scheduled in Canada. 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 So two original 6 teams are getting one damn game, another original six team is getting two and has been in the classic 3 years ago. • Ducks vs. Kings at Dodger Stadium, Jan. 25 --> Summer Classic• Devils vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium, Jan. 26 --->Who cares?• Islanders vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium, Jan 29• Penguins at Blackhawks, Soldier Field, March 1 no words• Senators at Canucks, BC Place, March 2 --->at least two canadian teams I love hockey, but I really loathe this league, you lost revenue because the people running the show are complete idiots make that up by providing a better product a frist step would be, to fire this little man and his countryclub named BOG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Let me let you in on a secret... ALL professional sports are 'blatantly' about making money. Every logo, every stadium, every jersey, television broadcast, PR statement, piece of memorabilia, the entirety of the winter classic... is about making money. It's a good thing, and 'crass' doesn't factor into the equation. You want to know a secret? It's not wise to be so condescending to people around here. I mean, if you want to be a huge dick then go ahead. What a bunch of hipsters. Something becomes popular and you all don't like it anymore. Would you all be whining if the Wings weren't granted the Winter Classic next year but was added to play the beloved Minnesota Wild outdoors? It's not that it's popular, it's that there are too many games and the idea of the WC is being watered down. Imagine if they had the Olympics 4 times a year. Nobody would care anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Imagine if they had the Olympics 4 times a year. Nobody would care anymore. Yes. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I found it odd that Uncle Gary held an "early" news conference for Detroit's re-visit to the Winter Classic, as it is usually held in the summer. Now I know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
