Let the hockey season begin!! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Longshot · 09-21-2007, 03:41 PM

I'm looking for a big year from Alexander Ovetchkin and the Washington Capitals.

Hockey live and in person is far and away my favorite sport to attend. Especially if you can get seats at the glass.

MovieMan19 · 09-21-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Longshot

I'm looking for a big year from Alexander Ovetchkin and the Washington Capitals.

Hockey live and in person is far and away my favorite sport to attend. Especially if you can get seats at the glass.

It definately is the best sport to watch in person, without a doubt. It's even fun to watch on TV as well, which is why it makes no sense that ratings are so low for the NHL now.

jermwhl · 09-24-2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MovieMan19

It definately is the best sport to watch in person, without a doubt. It's even fun to watch on TV as well, which is why it makes no sense that ratings are so low for the NHL now.

Everyone got offended during the strike a few years back. It has been very slow to recover. Baseball does it and no big deal, hockey does it and half the people claim its not the same

I think its better now, IMO.

PrinceLH · 09-24-2007, 03:16 AM

The Maple Leafs Forever!

The Centre Of The Hockey Universe!

The Blue And White Forever!

Slackr89 · 09-24-2007, 03:39 AM

im a Flames and a Canucks fan. If there against each other though, I go for the Flames.

PS34EVER · 09-24-2007, 03:47 AM

We win the cup this year.

jermwhl · 09-24-2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PS34EVER

We win the cup this year.

Not if you play the way you played against detroit

Just kiddin! Much respect for Minnesota hockey. I don't know how you guys went so long without a pro team!

PS34EVER · 09-24-2007, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

I don't know how you guys went so long without a pro team!

By playing it, watching every game possible, and watchin the Gophers kick ass.

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Not if you play the way you played against detroit

Plus, we beat Detroit two nights later...and it's only pre-season. Thanks though for the respect. I feel good things are coming this year.

jermwhl · 09-24-2007, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PS34EVER

By playing it, watching every game possible, and watchin the Gophers kick ass.

Yea, I hear ya on that one!

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Originally Posted by PS34EVER

Plus, we beat Detroit two nights later...and it's only pre-season. Thanks though for the respect. I feel good things are coming this year.

I missed that one! Even more respect for Minn. hockey! It's gonna be a great year! I can't wait to get my center ice subscription!!!!

quetzalcoatl · 09-24-2007, 07:21 AM

Nothing beat hockey in So Cal. Even if the Kings have not played well the last few years. Go Kings Go!

PS34EVER · 09-24-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

I can't wait to get my center ice subscription!!!!

I already beat you to it...

Bigdog · 09-24-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Everyone got offended during the strike a few years back. It has been very slow to recover. Baseball does it and no big deal, hockey does it and half the people claim its not the same

I think its better now, IMO.

I would take the NHL of the 80's and 90's any day of the week over what ever the hell this sport is now but it is not the NHL i grew up loving! It is not better today then before and the ratings and networks unwillingness to show the sport prove so! Hell ESPN rather show Texas hold em reruns then a NHL game, i think that speaks volumes!

This sport was bigger then the NFL and MLB in the early 90's and all of these changes are directly responsible for the continued downward spiral! Way to much expansion, taking teams out of cold weather climates and moving them to areas who could careless less about the sport, to many whistles stopping play and interrupting the flow of the game and basically most of the toughness is gone! Bettman is the man responsible IMO and needs to be replaced, hopefully it happens before he completely runs the game and league into the ground!

mgonzo2u · 09-24-2007, 05:34 PM

The OC and its defending NHL Champions await all comers.

Bring it chasers!

Go DUCKS!

gvortex7 · 09-24-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

New York Rangers
Jagr+
Lundqvist=
Stanley Cup

What looks good on paper rarely translates into a successful contender.

jermwhl · 09-24-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

The OC and its defending NHL Champions await all comers.

Go DUCKS!

Hopefully LA doesn't try to hijack them like they did the Angels huh!?

jermwhl · 09-24-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

I would take the NHL of the 80's and 90's any day of the week over what ever the hell this sport is now but it is not the NHL i grew up loving! It is not better today then before and the ratings and networks unwillingness to show the sport prove so! Hell ESPN rather show Texas hold em reruns then a NHL game, i think that speaks volumes!

This sport was bigger then the NFL and MLB in the early 90's and all of these changes are directly responsible for the continued downward spiral! Way to much expansion, taking teams out of cold weather climates and moving them to areas who could careless less about the sport, to many whistles stopping play and interrupting the flow of the game and basically most of the toughness is gone! Bettman is the man responsible IMO and needs to be replaced, hopefully it happens before he completely runs the game and league into the ground!

The whistle blowing comment I can't deny. Those GD refs calling every little thing for hooking is getting annoying. I would also take the late 80's and 90's over today's hockey. No doubt, no fan will deny that. Ratings do suck! But other things like eliminating the two line pass and the goalie trapeziod are decent. I love the OT shootouts. It has gotten a little softer, but nonetheless, I still enjoy it more than any other sport, live or watching on TV! I have to admit though, that it takes a unique fan to enjoy this sport, not everyone gets it. Two years ago my wife had no knowledge of hockey, now she loves it!

quetzalcoatl · 09-24-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Hopefully LA doesn't try to hijack them like they did the Angels huh!?

I think you need to get the story straight. The city of LA is helping Anaheim for them to change there name back. The city of LA does not want the Angels using the name LA. The was done by the Angels w/o any knowledge of either city.

Dadds · 09-24-2007, 10:14 PM

I have comcast center ice. But the only team I care about is Philly. Flyers fans are some of the strongest left in the NHL. Philly bleeds orange and black.

Rike255 · 09-25-2007, 12:27 AM

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GO FLAMES GO!

YES!!! I live in Edmonton too so you can imagine how much crap I get for being a Flames fan! Was born in Calgary though. GO FLAMES!!!

(Ps. if the Oilers have to win instead, then so be it...).

(p.p.s. Pittsburgh is the team I THINK will do the best).

Slackr89 · 09-25-2007, 12:56 AM

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YES!!! I live in Edmonton too so you can imagine how much crap I get for being a Flames fan! Was born in Calgary though. GO FLAMES!!!

(Ps. if the Oilers have to win instead, then so be it...).

(p.p.s. Pittsburgh is the team I THINK will do the best).

Edmontonian here too, despise the oilers, like the Flames. i like being the odd one out =D.
pff @ pittsburgh, sure they have crosby but hes overrated.

09-24-2007, 03:16 AM	#24
PrinceLH Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	The Maple Leafs Forever! The Centre Of The Hockey Universe! The Blue And White Forever! Last edited by PrinceLH; 09-24-2007 at 03:18 AM.

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09-21-2007, 03:41 PM	#21
Longshot Senior Member Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'm looking for a big year from Alexander Ovetchkin and the Washington Capitals. Hockey live and in person is far and away my favorite sport to attend. Especially if you can get seats at the glass.

09-24-2007, 03:39 AM	#25
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	im a Flames and a Canucks fan. If there against each other though, I go for the Flames.

09-24-2007, 03:47 AM	#26
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	We win the cup this year.

09-24-2007, 07:21 AM	#30
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	Nothing beat hockey in So Cal. Even if the Kings have not played well the last few years. Go Kings Go!

09-24-2007, 05:34 PM	#33
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	The OC and its defending NHL Champions await all comers. Bring it chasers! Go DUCKS!

09-24-2007, 10:14 PM	#38
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I have comcast center ice. But the only team I care about is Philly. Flyers fans are some of the strongest left in the NHL. Philly bleeds orange and black.

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