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Nov 10, 2010 7:01 PM
Not sure if anyone has posted this or not, I'm too lazy to search...

But the NHL ASG is now going to be a true pick up game. 2 captains for each side will "draft" players for their team.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5788378
Nov 10, 2010 7:01pm
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Nov 10, 2010 7:04 PM
Not really a hockey fan, but love the idea. The only other league that could do fun ideas like this is the NBA, and they don't.
Nov 10, 2010 7:04pm
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Nov 11, 2010 2:21 AM
I love this idea.

Instead of drafting, have all the players throw their sticks in the middle of the ice and have the captains choose that way.
Nov 11, 2010 2:21am
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Nov 11, 2010 7:22 AM
This is such an awesome idea. It will be a lot of fun to see who picks who. I think this would work best in the NBA and they should really look into it.
Nov 11, 2010 7:22am
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Nov 11, 2010 11:57 AM
Stupid idea. No one cares about the NHL All-Star game and this won't change anything. I'd rather watch the skills competition anyway.
Nov 11, 2010 11:57am
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Nov 11, 2010 11:59 AM
They are trying to change it up and I like the thinking just not sure it will work out. I love hockey but they need to stop thinking like they are the best sport, the NFL will always be king in the USA.
Nov 11, 2010 11:59am
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Nov 11, 2010 12:11 PM
gerb131;553735 wrote:They are trying to change it up and I like the thinking just not sure it will work out. I love hockey but they need to stop thinking like they are the best sport, the NFL will always be king in the USA.

And many other sports as well before hockey
Nov 11, 2010 12:11pm
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Nov 11, 2010 12:21 PM
I love the idea. Not a NHL fan at all, but the all-star game will be pretty intriguing. Would love to see this in the NBA and MLB
Nov 11, 2010 12:21pm
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Nov 11, 2010 12:23 PM
How the fuck does this idea mean they are thinking they are better than the NFL? lol stfu
Nov 11, 2010 12:23pm
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Nov 11, 2010 12:34 PM
SportsAndLady;553764 wrote:How the fuck does this idea mean they are thinking they are better than the NFL? lol stfu

It was a generlazation ya hosa. I was pointing out that Hockey thinks they are the best sport and until they put it on ESPN HD instead of Versus and a myriad of other things hockey will always be hot and cold. They didn't do a good job of gaining more than a casual fan after the momentum of the Olympics.
Nov 11, 2010 12:34pm
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Nov 11, 2010 1:53 PM
gerb131;553775 wrote:It was a generlazation ya hosa. I was pointing out that Hockey thinks they are the best sport and until they put it on ESPN HD instead of Versus and a myriad of other things hockey will always be hot and cold. They didn't do a good job of gaining more than a casual fan after the momentum of the Olympics.

I'd prefer the NHL sticking with the VS instead of going to ESPN. In the year before the lockout ESPN treated the NHL like a red-headed step child.
Nov 11, 2010 1:53pm
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Nov 11, 2010 1:56 PM
This idea is fantastic.
Nov 11, 2010 1:56pm
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Nov 11, 2010 2:39 PM
The_Crosby_Show;553880 wrote:I'd prefer the NHL sticking with the VS instead of going to ESPN. In the year before the lockout ESPN treated the NHL like a red-headed step child.

Good point.
Nov 11, 2010 2:39pm
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Nov 11, 2010 6:34 PM
gerb131;553775 wrote:It was a generlazation ya hosa. I was pointing out that Hockey thinks they are the best sport and until they put it on ESPN HD instead of Versus and a myriad of other things hockey will always be hot and cold. They didn't do a good job of gaining more than a casual fan after the momentum of the Olympics.

I really have to disagree that hockey thinks they are the best sport (i.e. better than the NFL). I don't think that could be any further from the truth.
Nov 11, 2010 6:34pm
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Nov 11, 2010 6:38 PM
if it gets more ratings, guarantee stern jumps all over it
Nov 11, 2010 6:38pm
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Nov 11, 2010 6:42 PM
2quik4u;554144 wrote:if it gets more ratings, guarantee stern jumps all over it

As he should. Having success is all about copying others successes.
Nov 11, 2010 6:42pm
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Nov 11, 2010 7:03 PM
There should be no imitation necessary. The NBA should have beat them to the punch. This idea has been floating around for years.
Nov 11, 2010 7:03pm
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Nov 11, 2010 7:04 PM
jordo212000;554137 wrote:I really have to disagree that hockey thinks they are the best sport (i.e. better than the NFL). I don't think that could be any further from the truth.

I have no idea where he is getting that from. I'm not even a huge hockey fan, and I don't see what the fuck that guy is talking about.
Nov 11, 2010 7:04pm
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Nov 11, 2010 9:26 PM
Interesting idea. All-Star Games in general, whatever the sport, are boring and worthless so why not try something different.
Nov 11, 2010 9:26pm
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Nov 12, 2010 3:02 AM
GoPens;554407 wrote:Interesting idea. All-Star Games in general, whatever the sport, are boring and worthless so why not try something different.

The Skills competition is all I really care for but, this year could be intresting.
Nov 12, 2010 3:02am
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SportsAndLady;554170 wrote:I have no idea where he is getting that from. I'm not even a huge hockey fan, and I don't see what the fuck that guy is talking about.

Maybe not the "best" sport per say but the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in all of sports IMO.
Nov 12, 2010 8:17am
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Nov 12, 2010 10:01 AM
I never got the impression that "hockey" thinks it is the best sport.

As for the topic at hand, I love the idea.

And I"m definitely excited about the Blue Jackets this year... I was at the 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues and had a blast there; I'm definitely going to have to make it too a couple more games... I just wish they would bring down the ticket prices a little to hopefully fill up the arena more.
Nov 12, 2010 10:01am
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Nov 12, 2010 11:01 AM
Love this idea.
Nov 12, 2010 11:01am
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Nov 12, 2010 11:17 AM
Fly4Fun;554811 wrote:I just wish they would bring down the ticket prices a little to hopefully fill up the arena more.
Ummm, you can get yourself tickets for $10. What more do you want?
Nov 12, 2010 11:17am
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Nov 12, 2010 11:21 AM
TedSheckler;554865 wrote:Ummm, you can get yourself tickets for $10. What more do you want?

$9 tickets.
Nov 12, 2010 11:21am