kylee 727 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 The 1970s called, they want their band back. I say this knowing great music is truly timeless...but I don't know about this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Does the 'Hoff' come close to Lilja? Probably not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 The way they're filming Kiss it looks like they're only playing for the camera guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Its a shame they are overdoing this really, its kind of like knowing there is going to me a multi car pile up just outside your window you have to watch. I have seen enough though looks too un natural to me and the puck is bouncing all over the place like a rubber ball. Im glad to see most people dont like it, seems most of us agree this game is too tacky. 2 kylee and Yeti reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lesh 93 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 From what I've seen this game is kind of boring, especially compared to the WInter Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 This is a pretty boring game, the people aren't really into it, and NBC is not doing a great job covering this either. Blah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 What? Not a lot of interest in hockey in LA? Too many outdoor games? Nothing like taking a good idea and ruining it with overexposure Bettman, you filthy little money grubbing troll. 2 Hockeymom1960 and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lesh 93 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Between the boring play and the horrible nature of this broadcast, this will end up driving casual fans away from watching hockey. I'm seriously hoping the Devils game tomorrow is better than this, though with Pierre, Doc and Eddie I seriously doubt it. Edited January 26, 2014 by Phil Lesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Couldn't even watch a minute of this crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 What a bore and yawner ... there is no electricity in the atmosphere. Sorry but hockey was not meant to be played outdoors in LA. NHL gaffed this one badly ... let's see tomorrow but already, I feel that the novelty is diminshing rapidly. Glad we got the classic. What a joke ... in our classic, we had 2 alumni games. In LA, they had a media and movie stars game ... wtf???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lesh 93 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Man, the Sabres/Blue Jackets game earlier was better than this. 1 aflac9262 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti 244 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 WC>>SS <-That is all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) What a bore and yawner ... there is no electricity in the atmosphere. Sorry but hockey was not meant to be played outdoors in LA. NHL gaffed this one badly ... let's see tomorrow but already, I feel that the novelty is diminshing rapidly. Glad we got the classic. What a joke ... in our classic, we had 2 alumni games. In LA, they had a media and movie stars game ... wtf???? Expecting something like this, although I didn't think it would be that bad. Glad the WC has been so amazing, these wannabe classics just aren't cutting it. Movie stars and media playing a hockeygame? Seriously that's beyond pathetic. Mr. grow the game in non markets should be ashamed. The only good thing is, no way the NHL will play so much wannabe games next year they can't be THAT stupid at least I hope not. To be fair though after the best WC ever I don't care about the next one either. The novelty is gone good job NHL... One winter and one heritage classic is more than enough each non lockout year Edited January 26, 2014 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Why no tie-in with the Grammy Awards? This game steamed "red carpet treatment". Wake up Uncle Gary! Next up: San Juan PR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 At least Fistric threw a few heavy hits, didn't see the wings do that in the wc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I turned it off when I saw the red carpet. Seriously? I wasn't going to add to their viewership totals. Does anyone know how the game went? I know the Ducks won, but was curious how the ice held up and who won the best actor award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I watched the 1st period, all I kept seeing was this. Dumb idea to do it in Cali in those temperatures. The KISS performances were a bigger joke. 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 game was complete crap last night. all around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Hiller had an incredible game, he was fun to watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I watched the 1st period, all I kept seeing was this. Dumb idea to do it in Cali in those temperatures. The KISS performances were a bigger joke. KISS should only be playing for the Wings doing Detroit Rock City! Nice flub by the Kings player. I refuse to watch any outdoor game in California cause it's stupid. I won't watch the Rangers ones cause I want the Wings one to get the best rating. Like I said before, too much of something is bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 There's definitely too many outdoor games and having Kiss play was awful, but the snobbery in this thread is hilarious. And people aren't being honest with themselves about the level of play in the Winter Classic under those conditions. Also, a few people don't seem to realize the Los Angeles Kings have been in the NHL for 47 years. 2 Son of a Wing and esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 There's definitely too many outdoor games and having Kiss play was awful, but the snobbery in this thread is hilarious. Also, a few people don't seem to realize the Los Angeles Kings have been in the NHL for 47 years. Agreed about there being too many and some of these posters needing to get down from their high horse. I wouldn't mind a schedule of a Winter Classic, Heritage Classic and two separate Stadium Series games. There is no way these games are bad for hockey. Considering people who have very good business smarts and savvy have created these games Ill trust their judgement over many on here. It seems posters here would prefer only historical teams prosper and would rather see other teams fail in nontraditional markets. The big three California teams are all great for the league and enabling them to get more exposure can not possibly be a bad thing. Anyway, Ill enjoy watching today's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 There's definitely too many outdoor games and having Kiss play was awful, but the snobbery in this thread is hilarious. And people aren't being honest with themselves about the level of play in the Winter Classic under those conditions. Also, a few people don't seem to realize the Los Angeles Kings have been in the NHL for 47 years. It has nothing to do with snobbery just reality. Playing a season series while having a beach volleyball game next to it and rolling out a red carpet ? That's disgusting and I also can't understand, why the leaders of this damn league are caring more about people who aren't watching (non fans), than the people who are watching and enjoying the sport (fans) ? I'm also not gonna watch the Rangers and Devils, because it's equally stupid only difference are the more winterlike conditions but other than that, meh. Like we all know turning a "star" into a "cash cow" is not always the best idea and that's exactly what the NHL is doing, they are flooding the market with too much outdoor games and therefore killing it's novelty (star status). Personally I would prefer WC and heritage classic every two years instead of one. If the fans who attended this thing had a blast fine more power to them and I'm happy for them but in terms of what hockey is all about, the SS is disgusting. The big three California teams are all great for the league and enabling them to get more exposure can not possibly be a bad thing. Anyway, Ill enjoy watching today's game. Why exactly should I care about them ? I don't care about the exposure and status of the league I care about one thing and thats the DRW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) THE MORNING AFTER. ASSORTED THOUGHTS. CAPS LOCK. - I loved Jordin Sparks' Star-Spangled Banner. So used to (and tired of!) people belting out every single note. Jordin Sparks is too good for that. That's why she makes the big bucks. *listens to his own music. feels great shame.* - The overhead-zip-line-whatever-the-hell-you-call-it angle was hilarious. There were all these black dots buzzing about (gonna have to assume they were bugs. If not, then demons. Maybe demon bugs. Possibly even bug demons) and they were in every way identical to the puck. I think they only used that cam, like, once. It's kind of a shame, because the game actually becomes much more interesting with eight pucks in play, and seven of them are sentient and prone to zig-zagging. Who knew! - The Kings don't score a lot of goals and they don't give up a lot of goals. In retrospect, maybe not the best choice of team for a monumental, once-in-a-lifetime outdoor game event. SURE COULD USE A WAYNE GRETZKY ON THAT LOS ANGELES KINGS TEAM AMIRITE? - Lots and lots and lots of penalties. - Hiller was incredible. That's all I've got. I'll write more if anything comes to me. On to Yankee Stadium! Edited January 26, 2014 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Why exactly should I care about them ? I don't care about the exposure and status of the league I care about one thing and thats the DRW. You're more of a Red Wings fan than hockey fan thats fine. But conversely why should Bettman and Co. care what the hell you think? Id much rather see than entire league thrive than just the Red wings. Im more of a hockey fan than simply Red Wings fan. Also since these games do not involve the wings why the hell would you care about what happens with these games? Edited January 26, 2014 by cnot19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
