killer_ewok
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Dec 29, 2010 10:54pm
It was going to end at some point. It was a helluva run for Sid though.
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Dec 29, 2010 11:13pm
Saw highlights of the game and once again this team does not know how to play against a trapping team. Instead of trying to stickhandle between 4 guys at the blue line just fucking dump and chase.
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Dec 29, 2010 11:14pm
rock_knutne;617235 wrote:You talking Winter Classic? If so that 8PM start was talked about if they move the game to Sunday. NBC is worried about ratings because they would be going up against a full slate of NFL games.
If they move it to 8pm on saturday, the only thing that it would compete with is the Fiesta Bowl. I'm pretty sure ratings would be better for a outdoor game with the NHL's two best players at night.
Non
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Dec 29, 2010 11:25pm
figures after about a month of snow and freezing temps, it's supposed to be about 55 degrees for the Winter Classic
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Dec 30, 2010 12:01am
^^^Then it's supposed to drop back down to 32 on sunday.
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2010 6:24am
The_Crosby_Show;617651 wrote:If they move it to 8pm on saturday, the only thing that it would compete with is the Fiesta Bowl. I'm pretty sure ratings would be better for a outdoor game with the NHL's two best players at night.
No doubt but the main concern is if they had to move to Sunday because the NFL would crush them in ratings.
killer_ewok
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Dec 30, 2010 8:45am
The_Crosby_Show;617651 wrote:If they move it to 8pm on saturday, the only thing that it would compete with is the Fiesta Bowl. I'm pretty sure ratings would be better for a outdoor game with the NHL's two best players at night.
Just saw on ESPN's bottom line that later on Saturday is still an option for the Winter Classic.
As we both said, the Fiesta Bowl wouldn't be a huge problem for the WC if they did go head to head considering the matchup isn't that intriguing.
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2010 11:13am
BTW, I don't know where the Fan got 8PM on Sunday as a possible start time the other day........that's NBC's NFL slot.
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Dec 30, 2010 11:20am
rock_knutne;617849 wrote:No doubt but the main concern is if they had to move to Sunday because the NFL would crush them in ratings.
If the game is moved to sunday. It will be played at 9am I heard.
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2010 11:43am
The_Crosby_Show;618066 wrote:If the game is moved to sunday. It will be played at 9am I heard.
Radio here is saying noon if moved to Sunday. Who knows, I just hope the NHL doesn't screw this up.
killer_ewok
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Dec 30, 2010 1:08pm
I'd watch 'til the Steeler game started at 1:00 and then I'd check the score at halftime of the game. That's it.rock_knutne;618113 wrote:Radio here is saying noon if moved to Sunday. Who knows, I just hope the NHL doesn't screw this up.
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2010 1:08pm
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rock_knutne
Dec 30, 2010 1:09pm
Yeah and hoping the Steelers can get up by 4 TD's by halftime.killer_ewok;618284 wrote:I'd watch 'til the Steeler game started at 1:00 and then I'd check the score at halftime of the game. That's it.
GoPens
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Dec 31, 2010 5:25pm
Winter Classic moved to 8pm.
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Dec 31, 2010 6:16pm
This game is going to be insane under the lights.
Non
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Dec 31, 2010 6:32pm
Yeah, I'll have to miss it though.
I work Saturday evening.
I'm hoping they update the menu on the guide or I might not be able to set the DVR.
I work Saturday evening.
I'm hoping they update the menu on the guide or I might not be able to set the DVR.
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rock_knutne
Jan 1, 2011 4:12pm
The Winter Classic will be played and finished today even if they have to have rain delays during the game. NBC has an agreement with the NFL to not televise this game on Sunday.
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Jan 1, 2011 8:57pm
What an amazing atmosphere.
killer_ewok
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Jan 1, 2011 10:52pm
Disappointing 3-1 loss in the Winter Classic. Damn.
Non
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Jan 1, 2011 11:01pm
I don't like the trend here for Pittsburgh sports at the start of the new year.
Lose at home in the Winter Classic.
Newly hired Pitt football coach gets arrested, jailed and fired.
Lose at home in the Winter Classic.
Newly hired Pitt football coach gets arrested, jailed and fired.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jan 1, 2011 11:10pm
Disappointing game. The Steelers better win tomorrow or this will be a totally shitty weekend.
Fleury is good between the pipes, but he's a very poor stick handler behind the net...always has been.
Fleury is good between the pipes, but he's a very poor stick handler behind the net...always has been.
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Jan 2, 2011 1:17am
^^^Yeah. He's always been terrible behind the net.
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rock_knutne
Jan 2, 2011 9:01am
Shitty loss by the Pens. It burns me to watch Ovechkin jumping up and down like a school girls after they won, you'd of thought it was game seven of the Stanley Cup finals.
Commander of Awesome
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Jan 2, 2011 11:27am
Great win for the Caps last night on a national stage. I saw it coming as I just couldn't see ovechkin losing to sid two in a row. Really shows on a national stage how good Ovechkin is when the pressure's on. Best player in hockey imo.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 2, 2011 11:28am
rock_knutne;621468 wrote:Shitty loss by the Pens. It burns me to watch Ovechkin jumping up and down like a school girls after they won, you'd of thought it was game seven of the Stanley Cup finals.
Well for many, its the only hockey game of the year that they watch, its a big win for the Caps, being a national stage like that. I know many that will watch the winter classic but dont pay an ounce of attention to the finals.