spndnchz Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Do you really want to hurt me? Did you have to make me cry? Quote
MattPie Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) You ain't kidding. Take a page from the NFL or NBA. I'm surprised we don't have NFL games every night during the season. (I know logistically it won't work) but they are like, "you guys want Thursday games, how bout two?) they don't ###### around. Meanwhile the NHL is like, what's wrong with 7 games all playing at once then 5 days without games. Bette Midler concert in Tampa's arena tonight. What was the NHL to do? To expand a little: generally, NFL arenas are only really used for football and concerts. The NHL plays in more mixed-use environment. Also, it's easy to say: don't book on these weekend dates in January. The NHL needs: don't book too much in the latter half of April, all of May, and most of June. The NHL might need to squeeze 3-4 games every two weeks that you won't know the schedule until a day or two before it starts. I'm now wondering if the arena is required to leave days open no matter what. Does the F'N Center have a bunch of dates empty in June in case the Sabres went to the SCF this year? (OK, maybe Buffalo is a bad example since I'd guess the center isn't that busy, but somewhere like MSG...) Edited May 12, 2015 by MattPie Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Do you really want to hurt me? I see what you did there. ;) To expand a little: generally, NFL arenas are only really used for football and concerts. The NHL plays in more mixed-use environment. Also, it's easy to say: don't book on these weekend dates in January. The NHL needs: don't book too much in the latter half of April, all of May, and most of June. The NHL might need to squeeze 3-4 games every two weeks that you won't know the schedule until a day or two before it starts. I'm now wondering if the arena is required to leave days open no matter what. Does the F'N Center have a bunch of dates empty in June in case the Sabres went to the SCF this year? (OK, maybe Buffalo is a bad example since I'd guess the center isn't that busy, but somewhere like MSG...) Just think about the Staples Center. Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Concerts. At least FNC just has Sabres, Bandits, Concerts. I am disappointed there was not a game yesterday but I will live. Quote
woods-racer Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Actually there was a great playoff game played last night the Erie Otters vs. Oshawa Generals. I was rather disappointed that it wasn't on the NHL channel. They have been putting on OHL games when there are no other NHL games being played. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Montreal forgot to show up Nah, Tampa finally remembered to show up. It's all a matter of perspective :) Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Nah, Tampa finally remembered to show up. It's all a matter of perspective :)Haha, yeah that actually seems more fitting.... I think I'm done watching this, maybe I'll get some sleep tonight Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Just gonna drop this here: :) Travis Yost @travisyost · 48m 48 minutes ago Corsi is Dead. (Except every remaining playoff team out-shot their opposition over full season, half season, *and* last 25-games.) On a more serious note, looks like no hockey until the weekend, and they're both going to be afternoon games. I hate the NHL. Quote
woods-racer Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Don't the Capitals play the Ranger tonight at 7:30? Unless there is sarcasm and Ranger hockey is hardly hockey.... Quote
darksabre Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Don't the Capitals play the Ranger tonight at 7:30? Unless there is sarcasm and Ranger hockey is hardly hockey.... They do. And I think it'll be the best game of the series by far. Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 They do. And I think it'll be the best game of the series by far. 1 team might score three goals? Quote
Cereal Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) On a more serious note, looks like no hockey until the weekend, and they're both going to be afternoon games. I hate the NHL. Link? I found this regarding ECF Game 1 on (Edit: Saturday) 1pm: http://tbo.com/events-tampa-bay/lightning-playoffs-could-kill-weekend-performances-of-frozen-on-ice-20150512/ I will be in LA for Memorial Day... hoping for WCF Game 5 that night. Edited May 13, 2015 by Cereal Quote
Hoss Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Posted May 13, 2015 Link? I found this regarding ECF Game 1 on Sunday 1pm: http://tbo.com/events-tampa-bay/lightning-playoffs-could-kill-weekend-performances-of-frozen-on-ice-20150512/ I will be in LA for Memorial Day... hoping for WCF Game 5 that night. It actually says Saturday for the ECF Quote
woods-racer Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) 1 team might score three goals? I'll be happy if there are 3 goals between them. Not actually happy, more surprised. A 5 goal game would be nice. Washington 3 Rangers 2. Edited May 13, 2015 by Woods-Racer Quote
SwampD Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 I'm actually shocked. A penalty against the Rangers in a game seven. :devil: Quote
LGR4GM Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 Alexander Ovechkin. Always skate towards open ice kids. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 1 team might score three goals?True story, they both did that once, in the same game. And it was 3 days ago. Quote
Eleven Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 This is the worst game 7 in the history of game 7s. Quote
Stoner Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 This is the worst game 7 in the history of game 7s. Our last Game 7 was worse. Then again, I'm not watching this one. Quote
ubkev Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 This is the worst game 7 in the history of game 7s. That's a little harsh. I'm mildly entertained. Quote
Eleven Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 Our last Game 7 was worse. Then again, I'm not watching this one. Our last Game 7 was a good game as far as I remember it, and the Sabs would have won, had they even three NHL defensemen. That's a little harsh. I'm mildly entertained. Exactly. There should be nothing mild about a game 7. Quote
ubkev Posted May 14, 2015 Report Posted May 14, 2015 Our last Game 7 was a good game as far as I remember it, and the Sabs would have won, had they even three NHL defensemen. Exactly. There should be nothing mild about a game 7. I hear ya. We still have twenty minutes for them to astonish us. Call me an optimist. Quote
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