2009-10 NHL Thread

[Arnwulf]

...and Sportscenter still shrugged it off their shoulder. Maybe 3 minutes of coverage devoted to it. If that.

Game 3 of the best-of-7 NBA Western Conference Quarter Finals would get 10 minutes of pregame analysis and discussion the day before and 15 minutes of highlights and interviews the day after.

Fucking garbage.

Therein lies the fundamental problem that ESPN has created. They're so big that no one can take their crown as THE provider of sports information, but, they have absolutely zero motivation to promote a product they don't own. I remember the days when they used to clown on NASCAR endlessly, now they have wall to wall coverage of the races, including 2-3 stories on every episode of Sportscenter.

Also, LOL at Around the Horn devoting a segment of USA and Canada breaking the "Gentleman's Agreement" for no checking during Olympic hockey. They can't be that dumb can they?

[vagus]

I've never seen so many players finish there checks during these 18 days. Some amazing hockey by many nations. I'm gonna miss all the great hockey. Atleast trade deadline is on Wednesday. Let's hope for something interesting.

[Selamis]

Hoping that the Hawks are quiet and don't do anything before the trade deadline. We get Burish back soon, I heard he was due back March 7th. Needs more Burish!

[Richybear]

All I can say is yesterday was one of the best hockey games I've ever seen.
Regardless of the outcome, I'd have felt the same way. If you weren't a hockey fan and tuned in for that game, and didn't come out appreciating the sport afterwards, then you never will.

Now back to the reality of my NHL, and my 8th place Habs... shit. lol

[Sepukku]

Parise's goal #2 and Crosby's goal #1 on Top 10 Plays at least...Linda Cohn or whoever the supposedly-attractive-yet-professional Blonde they're rolling with these days covered at the end of the top 10 plays a graphic revealing this morning's poll results:

"What game was more exciting?"
USA-Canada (66.x%)
Saints-Colts SB (33.x%)

And then John Buccigross (the only general analyst who is a huge hockey fan, and also writes a weekly article for ESPN.com's NHL section) chimed in as they rolled the credits and faded saying that another poll in the past 24 hours asked "Does USA-Canada make you plan on watching hockey more in the future?" and said that over 50% said yes, almost like hes unhappy too with the hockey coverage. It seemed impromptu too, the way he squeezed it in as that hour's show ended as a shot at producers.

I, personally, would hate Barnaby's fucking guts if I was Bucci - hes some second-rate hockey player who jumped into his profession with no legitimate training and makes a mockery of it, practically exacerbating the problem. Barry Melrose, while a former member of the league like Barnaby, at least is a legitimate TV analyst with a track record.

[Abraxas]

Emery on long term IR. flyers about to make a deal. possibly parent for Hamhuis in nashville

[Thoronas]

fucking lol Rick Dipietro is out indefinitely again with swelling in his knees. Is he going to keep doing this for 12 years or will eventually be a man and just retire due to medical problems?

[Arnwulf]

Sucks for him, he probably could have a really good career if he'd stay healthy, kinda like Gaboik.

In other oft-injured player news, Rusty Klesla is most likely done for the season after trying to come back from his torn abdominal muscles and still feeling pain when skating.

[Ratatapa]

All i hope is that the Final USA-CAnada, helps a bit the image of hockey and NHL in the world

Doubting it, but meh

[Bregor]

behind only the Texas/Alabama BCS National Championship Game in January (18.2)

ROLL TIDE ROLL!

Linda Cohn . . . attractive

wat

[skedel neuker]

Tournament was excellent to watch, gold game was about as good as it could have been. I'm pretty sure there won't be a HUGE jump in regular season attendance in the US or in TV viewing, not that I had any hope espn would pick it back up.
Oh well, back to watching the Leafs try desperately not to finish at the bottom so we don't have to give up too much for Kessel.

Other than Barnaby being a douche in general, why is he getting all the hate since the Olympics? I heard nothing about him until I came on BG.. what retarded comment came out of his mouth this time?

[skedel neuker]

http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/c...entid=23556473

some numbers on the TV ratings for the gold medal game
Almost all of Canada's population tuned in lol

[aduidarnenye]

Just glad this means Nova Scotia puckbunny Crosbygirl can until four years from now. I think I can finally understand why so many people hate Pittsburgh fans.

My prediction amongst friends and family was 3-2, but in favor of the US. Least I got the score right, but the wrong teams.

Sweetheart, I was probably playing hockey before you were a twinkle in your daddy's eye. I'm Canadian, and Canadians are hockey. Also, I'm not even a Pittsburgh fan, I used to support the Canadiens when I followed the NHL. If you don't want "hockey bandwagoners" in your precious thread then don't talk about Olympic hockey! But no matter, you're welcome to your thread back. See you in 2014!

22 million people of 34 million people in Canada watched that hockey game. Nearly two thirds of the population.

[Selamis]

Dear VS, I would hate you less if you put games on tv EVERY night, ALL THE TIME....and not just for this week to build off the Olympics success.

Side note: I really like the Avs wearing the alternate that is all blue and then has a maroon patch across the shoulders. Looks sweet and reminds me of the Nordique days.

Side note 2: Hearing Denver chant Red Wings suck, was awesome. A nod of respect from Chicago for picking up our chant, slightly modified in our absence.

[Sepukku]

wat

Emphasis on supposedly.

[Ishido]

Wings move into a playoff spot again!

Holmstrom with 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 PIM returning from injury.

Lilja a -1 in his first game back after 366 days.

[Callisto]

Side note: I really like the Avs wearing the alternate that is all blue and then has a maroon patch across the shoulders. Looks sweet and reminds me of the Nordique days.

I like it too, but best alternate I've seen this year:

http://www.hockeyworldblog.com/wp-co...ird-Jersey.jpg

[Thoronas]

Oh christ I almost forgot about my fantasy hockey team lol. Guess I better get back into that before my team tanks any harder.

[NynJa]

Where I work, from 3:30 pm est to about 6 pm est, there was not one customer. The mall was completely devoid other than other employee's.

[Ivaden]

Sweetheart, I was probably playing hockey before you were a twinkle in your daddy's eye. I'm Canadian, and Canadians are hockey. Also, I'm not even a Pittsburgh fan, I used to support the Canadiens when I followed the NHL. If you don't want "hockey bandwagoners" in your precious thread then don't talk about Olympic hockey! But no matter, you're welcome to your thread back. See you in 2014!

22 million people of 34 million people in Canada watched that hockey game. Nearly two thirds of the population.

Don't care how old you are,