smithformeragent
Moderator
It’s a question that Jack Edwards used to ask all the time.
“How’s your entertainment factor?”
It was a cut to commercial line, usually coming in response to a high energy play from the Bruins.
A hit.
A fight.
Sustained pressure in the offensive zone.
And it’s a question that I’ve been thinking a lot about this season.
I had a conversation with some of my students this morning during our mask break. They were wearing Bruins sweatshirts and hats. I made some comments about the recent stretch of play.
I explained to them that during my college years, i never missed a game. If I did, I was religious about watching on DVR. I remember getting TiVo specifically for the Bruins. I went to tons of games, even when the team stunk post lockout.
But how’s my entertainment factor these days?
Not great.
And I’m left wondering if it’s the team, the sport, the direction of the league, or all of the above.
I believe it’s all of the above.
The experts say that the game is better now than ever. The skill. The speed. Elimination of the clutching and grabbing.
I just don’t enjoy it like I once did, and I’m talking about the regular season product. Playoffs are another animal.
For every one game that’s highly entertaining, there are easily 3 or 4 duds.
Too many teams.
Too few games against rivals.
Lack of intensity.
Lack of “good” hatred for the opponents.
And it’s not just the Bruins, but it’s neutral site games too.
Maybe it’s just me, but is anyone else feeling the same way?
I know they say you can’t go home again, but it honestly feels like this product kind of sucks.
My dad used to crap all over “boring hockey” of the 90s and yearn for the good old days. Is it just cyclical?
I dunno. I seriously feel like the league could go into another lockout tomorrow and I wouldn’t miss it much.
“How’s your entertainment factor?”
It was a cut to commercial line, usually coming in response to a high energy play from the Bruins.
A hit.
A fight.
Sustained pressure in the offensive zone.
And it’s a question that I’ve been thinking a lot about this season.
I had a conversation with some of my students this morning during our mask break. They were wearing Bruins sweatshirts and hats. I made some comments about the recent stretch of play.
I explained to them that during my college years, i never missed a game. If I did, I was religious about watching on DVR. I remember getting TiVo specifically for the Bruins. I went to tons of games, even when the team stunk post lockout.
But how’s my entertainment factor these days?
Not great.
And I’m left wondering if it’s the team, the sport, the direction of the league, or all of the above.
I believe it’s all of the above.
The experts say that the game is better now than ever. The skill. The speed. Elimination of the clutching and grabbing.
I just don’t enjoy it like I once did, and I’m talking about the regular season product. Playoffs are another animal.
For every one game that’s highly entertaining, there are easily 3 or 4 duds.
Too many teams.
Too few games against rivals.
Lack of intensity.
Lack of “good” hatred for the opponents.
And it’s not just the Bruins, but it’s neutral site games too.
Maybe it’s just me, but is anyone else feeling the same way?
I know they say you can’t go home again, but it honestly feels like this product kind of sucks.
My dad used to crap all over “boring hockey” of the 90s and yearn for the good old days. Is it just cyclical?
I dunno. I seriously feel like the league could go into another lockout tomorrow and I wouldn’t miss it much.