kinot-1 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Well, it has started. The NHL has announced the 1st outdoor game between SJ and LA, on Feb. 21. From a business side, it makes sense, lots of coverage (NBC must be falling all over themselves, thanking Bettman), but for hockey purists (like me), they're becoming more novelty than a real hockey game. When they have to resurface the ice, or clear the falling snow more often than they do now, that takes away from the way indoor games are played. Momentum can be stifled, and slush or water has to be cleared, and the game is slowed down. Sure they're supposed to be more like pond hockey, but when 2 PTs. are on the line with possible playoff implications, then I can't see why the teams are excited about them with the way they are played now. IMO there's too many of them. < falls off soap box > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerplay2009 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 For a lot of teams, especially sure playoff teams like the California powers, $$$ > 2 points. Their team will succeed just fine in the other 81 games, but outdoor games, overexploited as they are, still generate crazy amounts of revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 For a lot of teams, especially sure playoff teams like the California powers, $$$ > 2 points. Their team will succeed just fine in the other 81 games, but outdoor games, overexploited as they are, still generate crazy amounts of revenue. That's a good point. I'd also add that, despite there being so many of them, I still find these outdoor games kind of fun. I'm not sure if I'll watch this game beteen SJ and LA or not, but I can pretty much guarantee that I won't be watching the other 4 or so games that they play against each other this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsisme Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I think the novelty could run out if they overdo it but it doesn't bother me. Its a long season and only one game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Bruins will host Habs on Jan 1/16 at Gillette stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Bruins will host Habs on Jan 1/16 at Gillette stadium. Details here; http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfPMM?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=montreal-canadiens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the NHL is set to announce the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will be hosting outdoor games next season. The league is expected to make it official during All-Star Game festivities this weekend in Columbus. The Avalanche are expected to host the Detroit Red Wings while the Wild will likely entertain the Chicago Blackhawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well the white pants worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I caught the third period of the Leaf/Wing game. Asides form a three point game within our division it was a great period to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 59 minutes ago, HabsRuleForever said: I caught the third period of the Leaf/Wing game. Asides form a three point game within our division it was a great period to watch. And i watched the first 2 and turned it off from boredom. Guess i should have watched the only period those 2 teams played. They kept bragging about how great the ice was but all i saw was guys falling left and right without being touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Rangers will take on Sabres on Jan. 1, 2018 at Citi Field in New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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