wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Nov 10, 2010 7:01pm
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
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
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 10, 2010 7:04pm
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.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Nov 11, 2010 2:21am
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.
Instead of drafting, have all the players throw their sticks in the middle of the ice and have the captains choose that way.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Nov 11, 2010 7:22am
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.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 11, 2010 11:57am
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.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 11, 2010 11:59am
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.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Nov 11, 2010 12:11pm
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
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 11, 2010 12:21pm
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
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Nov 11, 2010 12:23pm
How the fuck does this idea mean they are thinking they are better than the NFL? lol stfu
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 11, 2010 12:34pm
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.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Nov 11, 2010 1:53pm
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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Nov 11, 2010 1:56pm
This idea is fantastic.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 11, 2010 2:39pm
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.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 11, 2010 6:34pm
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.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Nov 11, 2010 6:38pm
if it gets more ratings, guarantee stern jumps all over it
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Nov 11, 2010 6:42pm
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.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 11, 2010 7:03pm
There should be no imitation necessary. The NBA should have beat them to the punch. This idea has been floating around for years.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Nov 11, 2010 7:04pm
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.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Nov 11, 2010 9:26pm
Interesting idea. All-Star Games in general, whatever the sport, are boring and worthless so why not try something different.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Nov 12, 2010 3:02am
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.
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rock_knutne
Nov 12, 2010 8:17am
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.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 12, 2010 10:01am
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.
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.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Nov 12, 2010 11:01am
Love this idea.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Nov 12, 2010 11:17am
Ummm, you can get yourself tickets for $10. What more do you want?Fly4Fun;554811 wrote:I just wish they would bring down the ticket prices a little to hopefully fill up the arena more.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 12, 2010 11:21am
TedSheckler;554865 wrote:Ummm, you can get yourself tickets for $10. What more do you want?
$9 tickets.