[quote]Ranibella wrote:
HOCKEY DOES NOT BELONG IN CALIFORNIA, PHOENIX, NASHVILLE, FLORIDA.
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This. The ice melts. Also, Stanley Cup playoffs in May-June are ridiculous. The ice melts. I’m usually a Canadiens fan, but it’s gotten to the point where I just root for any and every Canadian team. The Cup spends far too much time in the US.
[quote]nrt wrote:
[quote]Ranibella wrote:
HOCKEY DOES NOT BELONG IN CALIFORNIA, PHOENIX, NASHVILLE, FLORIDA.
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This. The ice melts. Also, Stanley Cup playoffs in May-June are ridiculous. The ice melts. I’m usually a Canadiens fan, but it’s gotten to the point where I just root for any and every Canadian team. The Cup spends far too much time in the US.[/quote]
The ice melts? What a childish comment. Everyone acknowledges that hockey is a product of Canada, but to say that it shouldn’t expand past it’s borders is simply narrow minded.
It is simply smart business to expand your product when it is in demand, and that is exactly what the NHL has done.
Don’t be mad that the cup spends far to much time in the US, be mad that your Canadian teams aren’t doing enough to keep it above the border.
[quote]debraD wrote:
That Hanson is so hot right now!
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Is that a little play on Zoolander I see? Just when you think she can’t get any more perfect…
Sorry to interrupt return to your hockey boys!
Wings in 7!? If any team can come back, its the Wings and if there is any team to blow a 3-0 lead, it would be the Sharks.
Also to the Shark’s fan, I’m not going to go as far to say that Hockey does not belong in California, as the Sharks are a well run and supported team, but the Calls the first two games were not even at all. This is not a debatable topic, as nearly every neutral media outlet/forum I’ve looked at has noticed that, with the worst offense being the Setogucci no call dive, that ended up being a 5-3 the other way. It’s not so much what Detroit is being called on, it’s the double standard in which San Jose gets away with in comparison. Alas, all this bitching will not matter, and it will not change the fact that the Wing’s blew an evenly called Game 3, but you cannot deny the officiating has been bad and inconsistent, often times for both sides. Not that any of us Wing’s fans should be complaining though, as for years we benefited from getting calls that most other teams would not. Heres to an exciting rest of the series, I really think the Big Red Machine is finally awake and mad.
To be fair though, the Shark’s have capitalized on their chances far better than the Wing’s have, and I expect them to win the series, in which they deserve (especially their GM, guy makes a fucking great trade year after year and gets let down), it’s just I’d rather have the Wing’s lose in 6 and know Refs were not a factor than have them lose in 5.
[quote]red04 wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
That Hanson is so hot right now!
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Is that a little play on Zoolander I see? Just when you think she can’t get any more perfect…
Sorry to interrupt return to your hockey boys![/quote]
This guy.
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]nrt wrote:
[quote]Ranibella wrote:
HOCKEY DOES NOT BELONG IN CALIFORNIA, PHOENIX, NASHVILLE, FLORIDA.
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Don’t be mad that the cup spends far to much time in the US, be mad that your Canadian teams aren’t doing enough to keep it above the border.[/quote]
lol you aren’t suggesting that because the American teams are winning the cup it is because the American players are making it that way right? The past 4 years (I forget who won the cup before then… probably Tampa) there was always more Canadian players than Americans. Who cares where the cup goes geographically.
^ the above is just a general statement not towards either of you two
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]nrt wrote:
[quote]Ranibella wrote:
HOCKEY DOES NOT BELONG IN CALIFORNIA, PHOENIX, NASHVILLE, FLORIDA.
[/quote]
This. The ice melts. Also, Stanley Cup playoffs in May-June are ridiculous. The ice melts. I’m usually a Canadiens fan, but it’s gotten to the point where I just root for any and every Canadian team. The Cup spends far too much time in the US.[/quote]
The ice melts? What a childish comment. Everyone acknowledges that hockey is a product of Canada, but to say that it shouldn’t expand past it’s borders is simply narrow minded.
It is simply smart business to expand your product when it is in demand, and that is exactly what the NHL has done.
Don’t be mad that the cup spends far to much time in the US, be mad that your Canadian teams aren’t doing enough to keep it above the border.[/quote]
I didn’t really care about US teams winning until I moved here and found out just how little most Americans know and care about hockey. North of the border it’s a religion; down here it’s barely a curiosity. Hardly anyone I knew down here was even aware of the Olympic hockey final; I showed up in a sports bar just before that game started, expecting I’d never get a seat. Instead, the bar was empty, and only filled up about half way through the game. Now I’d prefer to see the Cup and the Olympic golds go where they’re actually valued (although the US has been a major hockey power since the early 90’s, so it’ll probably win at the Olympics at some point…)
As for expanding the game, ever since Gretzky moved to LA, people have been talking about making the game big in the US. It’s not going to happen. The expansion into the southern US did bring with it a slower game, with more big, less talented players (although I’ll admit that post-Oilers defensive systems didn’t help much). I found the NHL more interesting 20 years ago.
Vancouver losing 2-1 already sheesh
[quote]red04 wrote:
[quote]debraD wrote:
That Hanson is so hot right now!
[/quote]
Is that a little play on Zoolander I see? Just when you think she can’t get any more perfect…
Sorry to interrupt return to your hockey boys![/quote]
I started saying that every time he’s on the ice since he got his first assist during his first playoff game a few years ago.
Philly still has a heartbeat!!!
Nailbiter in OT!!! Gagne FTW!
Rico,
No I totally agree, there is very little US talent in the NHL compared to Canada, I just think it is moronic to say that hockey doesn’t belong in certain places. If you are a true fan of hockey, you should want it to spread and be seen by as many people as possible, which carries with it the possibility of new fans, players, and financial supporters.
[quote]nrt wrote:
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]nrt wrote:
[quote]Ranibella wrote:
HOCKEY DOES NOT BELONG IN CALIFORNIA, PHOENIX, NASHVILLE, FLORIDA.
[/quote]
This. The ice melts. Also, Stanley Cup playoffs in May-June are ridiculous. The ice melts. I’m usually a Canadiens fan, but it’s gotten to the point where I just root for any and every Canadian team. The Cup spends far too much time in the US.[/quote]
The ice melts? What a childish comment. Everyone acknowledges that hockey is a product of Canada, but to say that it shouldn’t expand past it’s borders is simply narrow minded.
It is simply smart business to expand your product when it is in demand, and that is exactly what the NHL has done.
Don’t be mad that the cup spends far to much time in the US, be mad that your Canadian teams aren’t doing enough to keep it above the border.[/quote]
I didn’t really care about US teams winning until I moved here and found out just how little most Americans know and care about hockey. North of the border it’s a religion; down here it’s barely a curiosity. Hardly anyone I knew down here was even aware of the Olympic hockey final; I showed up in a sports bar just before that game started, expecting I’d never get a seat. Instead, the bar was empty, and only filled up about half way through the game. Now I’d prefer to see the Cup and the Olympic golds go where they’re actually valued (although the US has been a major hockey power since the early 90’s, so it’ll probably win at the Olympics at some point…)
As for expanding the game, ever since Gretzky moved to LA, people have been talking about making the game big in the US. It’s not going to happen. The expansion into the southern US did bring with it a slower game, with more big, less talented players (although I’ll admit that post-Oilers defensive systems didn’t help much). I found the NHL more interesting 20 years ago.[/quote]
How in the world can you say that hockey can’t or won’t be big in the US? Ratings are at an all time high this year. Just because a sport comes to an area in which it isn’t native, doesn’t mean that it cannot generate fans and produce money.
Stop being such a downer, the NHL is doing great right now, the playoffs have been spectacular, and the sport is definitely growing. Plus you might get another team up in Canada if the Coyotes move.
Agreed with WestCoast.
I’m starting to think there is nothing more frustrating than being a Canucks fan. Le sigh.
[quote]schism45 wrote:
I’m starting to think there is nothing more frustrating than being a Canucks fan. Le sigh.[/quote]
The Sedin twins are being totally locked down by the Hawks D pairing (the D pairing is around +7 while the twin pairing is around -3), and Luongo is being screened far to much. The combination of the two is going to make it very hard to win. Hopefully they can turn things around.
Yeah, feel bad for the 'Nucks, the Blackhawks have completely taken their heads out of the game. Too bad, I would love to see a Canadian team move into the conference finals. That being said, assuming the Sharks woke up the beast in Detroit, and the Habs pull off another upset, how awesome would an all Original 6 conference finals be?? Detroit/Chicago and Montreal/Boston???
I cant believe there is no chatter on here about Detroit last night…the Mule with 6 points??? Fakkk
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]schism45 wrote:
I’m starting to think there is nothing more frustrating than being a Canucks fan. Le sigh.[/quote]
The Sedin twins are being totally locked down by the Hawks D pairing (the D pairing is around +7 while the twin pairing is around -3), and Luongo is being screened far to much. The combination of the two is going to make it very hard to win. Hopefully they can turn things around.[/quote]
Heatley & Marleau will be able chase Niemi in at least two of their games.
[quote]Mad_Duck wrote:
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]schism45 wrote:
I’m starting to think there is nothing more frustrating than being a Canucks fan. Le sigh.[/quote]
The Sedin twins are being totally locked down by the Hawks D pairing (the D pairing is around +7 while the twin pairing is around -3), and Luongo is being screened far to much. The combination of the two is going to make it very hard to win. Hopefully they can turn things around.[/quote]
Heatley & Marleau will be able chase Niemi in at least two of their games.[/quote]
I would like that very much. We still have one more game to win against the Wings though. First things first.
Sharks or Red Wings vs. Blackhawks… Going to be one tough series, maybe even tougher than the Finals if the Hawks make it through.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Philly still has a heartbeat!!!
Nailbiter in OT!!! Gagne FTW![/quote]
They just want to win it in front of their home crowd, don’t get your hopes up. 
I can’t believe the stat that I heard, only two teams have ever come back from 3 games down? once in the 70’s and once in the 40’s or something like that? Damn.
Although the Canucks lost, this was my best moment of the night.