Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/11/report-boston-to-host-2016-winter-classic/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3243423&utm_source=FB%20-%20NHL%20on%20NBC%20Sports&utm_tags= It's about time that Boston got to host the Wint....oh wait. In other news, Pittsburgh expected to host the Classic in 2017! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 I might care about this.... if the outdoor game deal hadn't already been completely watered down and ruined with the flood of other outdoor games besides the Winter Classic. 3 wings87, Wingzman91 and number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Bracing myself for an outdoor Vegas game in the next couple of years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Bracing myself for an outdoor Vegas game in the next couple of years. 2018 Winter Classic - Live from Arizona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 as much as I wish they'd let a new team host the classic, a habs/bruins outdoor does sound pretty good. I'd watch that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Bracing myself for an outdoor Vegas game in the next couple of years. According to the official bettman Twitter account the league has no plans to expand. Don't know where you got this "Vegas" idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 as much as I wish they'd let a new team host the classic, a habs/bruins outdoor does sound pretty good. I'd watch that. I'm happy for Boston it's long overdue that being said the NHL has destroyed the Winter Classic by adding these stupid Stadium Series games. Boston - Montreal would be a dandy no question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nawein 324 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 I'm happy for Boston it's long overdue that being said the NHL has destroyed the Winter Classic by adding these stupid Stadium Series games. Boston - Montreal would be a dandy no question Please tell me you're kidding about the long overdue part. Everyone else was clearly sarcastic but you sound serious. 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 Please tell me you're kidding about the long overdue part. Everyone else was clearly sarcastic but you sound serious. It's been 6 years since their last WC. Neither the Hawks nor Washington did have to wait that long to get one again. Also it's a perfect scenario: Fenway Park, hopefully the Dropkick Murphies and a Bruins team that's gone back to their roots. If the opponent is an attractive one (i.e. Habs) this could work well. Although knowing the NHL they might find a way to water it down again, by having the Stadium Series so who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted December 12, 2014 I might care about this.... if the outdoor game deal hadn't already been completely watered down and ruined with the flood of other outdoor games besides the Winter Classic. I say time to mix it up a little, and play the winter classic inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) It's been 6 years since their last WC. Neither the Hawks nor Washington did have to wait that long to get one again. Also it's a perfect scenario: Fenway Park, hopefully the Dropkick Murphies and a Bruins team that's gone back to their roots. If the opponent is an attractive one (i.e. Habs) this could work well. Although knowing the NHL they might find a way to water it down again, by having the Stadium Series so who knows. On weds during nbcsn I believe they said there will be two additional games to make up the stadium series.Now it's not official just speculation for an "insider" or whatever NBC calls them. Edited December 13, 2014 by DeGraa55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 I say time to mix it up a little, and play the winter classic inside. Meh, I still like the outdoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 I say time to mix it up a little, and play the winter classic inside. That's Bettman's ultimate marketing dream, 82 winter classics a year per team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 That's Bettman's ultimate marketing dream, 82 winter classics a year per team! Now that's just silly. What about the fall spring and summer classic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Now that's just silly. What about the fall spring and summer classic? Don't forget about Halloween fright night and Turkey Day spectacular, all games will be played outside and in costume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Now that's just silly. What about the fall spring and summer classic? Also the all star classic, plus you need to rotate some stadium series games in, and maybe add some themed games, like a winter wonderland, or maybe a spooky haunted house theme throughout October, call it the screamtober classic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan87 146 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Also the all star classic, plus you need to rotate some stadium series games in, and maybe add some themed games, like a winter wonderland, or maybe a spooky haunted house theme throughout October, call it the screamtober classic An outdoor all star game would be kinda cool actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 An outdoor all star game would be kinda cool actually. So would an all star game featuring guys with a minimum of ten fights. And no helmets or sticks are aloud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 So would an all star game featuring guys with a minimum of ten fights. And no helmets or sticks are aloud. If you want to be entertained- disallow cups as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) If you want to be entertained- disallow cups as well. Psh why stop there? Why not just remove all pads and skates? Actually why stop there? Time to invent the lingerie hockey league(they have this for football). Edited December 13, 2014 by DeGraa55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted December 13, 2014 Psh why stop there? Why not just remove all pads and skates? Actually why stop there? Time to invent the lingerie hockey league(they have this for football). This is starting to look less like a hockey board and more like Bettman's wet dream... I shuttered when I wrote that sentence, In fact I might not sleep tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
