Hockey 2010-2011

[ila]

Originally Posted by transjen

Well the winter classic games are now over
So what did everyone think?
Are you fans of these games or just think no biggie just a fad/gimmic
When they first started this i was one that was thinking it wouldn't last and looks like i was wrong and i like the games but and here's a big but they should not repete not play hockey in Fenway park as the ref's view is blocked and i guess that is why they failed to see in ot Boston had to many men on the ice

Flyersfan Jen

Your question deserves an answer, jen.

I am not a fan of the classic games. When the NHL was formed all the teams were playing in indoor rinks. It?s very cold where hockey originated and so people were glad to be able to get out of the elements and be comfortable watching a hockey game. Where I live it?s even colder so I far prefer to sit inside and watch a game rather than be outside shivering and feeling miserable. My reply to those that say I can dress for the conditions is to say that you have no idea what you are saying until you experience temperatures of -35* C plus a strong wind blowing. I?ll watch a really terrible indoor game before I would ever consider watching an outdoor game.

As an added note, I did play organized hockey outside when I was a kid. I didn?t like those games. My friends and I also played road hockey when I was a kid and I didn?t mind those games as we could dress for the weather. We could also quit anytime we felt like.

[ila]

Well so far Montreal has proven tonight that they don't know how to control the puck. Boston is leading 2 - 0.

[ila]

^ Final score Montreal 3 - Boston 2. Montreal came alive in the last five minutes of the game. It was an OT win and I still don't like OT in the regular season.

[smc]

Originally Posted by ila

^ Final score Montreal 3 - Boston 2. Montreal came alive in the last five minutes of the game. It was an OT win and I still don't like OT in the regular season.

Horrible. Just horrible. I'm crushed.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by ila

Your question deserves an answer, jen.

I am not a fan of the classic games. When the NHL was formed all the teams were playing in indoor rinks. It?s very cold where hockey originated and so people were glad to be able to get out of the elements and be comfortable watching a hockey game. Where I live it?s even colder so I far prefer to sit inside and watch a game rather than be outside shivering and feeling miserable. My reply to those that say I can dress for the conditions is to say that you have no idea what you are saying until you experience temperatures of -35* C plus a strong wind blowing. I?ll watch a really terrible indoor game before I would ever consider watching an outdoor game.

As an added note, I did play organized hockey outside when I was a kid. I didn?t like those games. My friends and I also played road hockey when I was a kid and I didn?t mind those games as we could dress for the weather. We could also quit anytime we felt like.

I guess the playing outside is more in the spirt of the birth of the game

With the threw back jerseys are being a popular gimmick perhaps the winter classics should be three games between the orig six teams wearing threwback jerseys with there orig logos but then what about the Senators? i mean do you count them after all they were part of the first NHL teams so perhaps we can leave out the Bruins kidding just kidding i think i'll be hearing about that comment
There was no organized hockey leagues in my area as a kid so the only ice hockey i ever played was on a frozen lake with no coaching just a group of kids it was fun even if we didn't play by the rules

Flyersfan Jen

[ila]

Originally Posted by transjen

I guess the playing outside is more in the spirt of the birth of the game

With the threw back jerseys are being a popular gimmick perhaps the winter classics should be three games between the orig six teams wearing threwback jerseys with there orig logos but then what about the Senators? i mean do you count them after all they were part of the first NHL teams so perhaps we can leave out the Bruins kidding just kidding i think i'll be hearing about that comment
There was no organized hockey leagues in my area as a kid so the only ice hockey i ever played was on a frozen lake with no coaching just a group of kids it was fun even if we didn't play by the rules

Flyersfan Jen

I like your idea, jen. It would be nice to see the original jerseys. I also think that the Senators should be included in classic games as you're right that they are an original team. So the original six would have to be the original seven. It would make it harder to hold a three game series, but perhaps of the original seven the team with the fewest points could be dropped for that season's classics. shadows, might not like the idea though, as Toronto would never get to play. (j/k, shadows)

[dauls]

ila, with all this talk of the Winter Classic, what about the 2011 NHL Heritage Classic next month, when your Canadiens visit Calgary to play the Flames?

The Heritage Classic should be popular with Habs fans, after all you have a perfect record at them, 1 for 1, a 4-3 win in Nov-2003 against the Oilers - but the temperatures of around -18 ?C (-0.5 ?F) [with wind chill -30 ?C (-22 ?F)] must have been tough on the fans.

[ila]

Originally Posted by dauls

ila, with all this talk of the Winter Classic, what about the 2011 NHL Heritage Classic next month, when your Canadiens visit Calgary to play the Flames?

I think that Montreal has an excellent chance of beating Calgary, provided that they play a full game like they did in the last 5 minutes of last night's game against Boston.

One thing about the weather in Calgary in Feb. is that it could be a beautiful warm day (around freezing) or it could be -30* C and a strong wind blowing. I'm betting on warmish weather.

Originally Posted by dauls

The Heritage Classic should be popular with Habs fans, after all you have a perfect record at them, 1 for 1, a 4-3 win in Nov-2003 against the Oilers - but the temperatures of around -18 ?C (-0.5 ?F) [with wind chill -30 ?C (-22 ?F)] must have been tough on the fans.

I wouldn't have wanted to see that game in person. It was too cold.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by ila

I wouldn't have wanted to see that game in person. It was too cold.

I hate watching Premier League football matches in the winter, it's just too damn cold - but it never gets as low as -30 ?C (-22 ?F). In future I'll just grin and bear it.

[dauls]

If your team can't beat the Devils, your city doesn't deserve an NHL franchise.
But I suppose Tampa's 55pts this season say otherwise.

A come from behind win, in which the Devils scored five 3rd period goals and Brodeur bagged his first assist of the season.

And only 25pts behind 8th in the East!

[transjen]

Originally Posted by ila

I like your idea, jen. It would be nice to see the original jerseys. I also think that the Senators should be included in classic games as you're right that they are an original team. So the original six would have to be the original seven. It would make it harder to hold a three game series, but perhaps of the original seven the team with the fewest points could be dropped for that season's classics. shadows, might not like the idea though, as Toronto would never get to play. (j/k, shadows)

I think they should have one winter classic game every Jan1 and the two teams that play has to be from the orig seven and the two teams that play are determined but points ie the top two in points play each other in a one game classic cup game with no shootouts another idea would be to play the game in an oldtime rink i'm sure the plans still exist for one of the old rinks

My idea is to celebrate the NHL'S past for one day have a true vintage classic game

Flyerfan Jen

[shadows]

Originally Posted by ila

I like your idea, jen. It would be nice to see the original jerseys. I also think that the Senators should be included in classic games as you're right that they are an original team. So the original six would have to be the original seven. It would make it harder to hold a three game series, but perhaps of the original seven the team with the fewest points could be dropped for that season's classics. shadows, might not like the idea though, as Toronto would never get to play. (j/k, shadows)

Ouch. What was that?

*reaches over and pats around back*

How did that dagger get there?

[ila]

Originally Posted by shadows

Ouch. What was that?

*reaches over and pats around back*

How did that dagger get there?

I think the Leafs put it there. It's been their only team effort so far this season.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by ila

I think the Leafs put it there. It's been their only team effort so far this season.

I wouldn't have much of a back left if that were the case.