The GAME will be fine. The GAME will benefit from the nhl getting a wake up call.
Air Canada threatens to pull sponsorship from NHL over headshots
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The GAME will be fine. The GAME will benefit from the nhl getting a wake up call.
Kikizaz
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Not really, AC sponsors the whole league. If the league wants to piss it off, thats the NHL's problem.
Another sponser will step in in their place. Maybe not as big or high profile but another sponser would be found. But from the articles I read they sponser the Canadian teams as well essentially taking money out of their hands as well. What gain do Canadian teams get if the league folds? 6 total franchises and no league?
Lmao @ trying to bully the NHL into giving the hometown team favorable treatment. If this happens in Atlanta people notice it for about a minute, then forget about it before Sportscenter comes on at noon.
It's silly to act like this isn't a two way street, Air Canada benefits from supporting the NHL. Talk about blowing hot air.
It's silly to act like this isn't a two way street, Air Canada benefits from supporting the NHL. Talk about blowing hot air.
Darth Bangkok
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Not being a smart ass here, but you need to go research the laws regarding foreign flagged carriers operating in Canada.
Do you think Air Canada would last this long if it wasn't protected?You've never flown them - I can tell
I've flown Air Canada many times, both short and long haul flights. What's wrong with them? Not the best I've ever flown but definitely among the good ones. Have you ever flown Delta? United? American?
I think what most people are failing to realize -- the NHL has had a growing crisis, through basically no fault of it's own. You watch the video below from 5:30, and you see tons of hits into the turnbuckle, many much worse than this where it was a player being directed into the turnbuckle rather than Chara's where he was directed into the boards.
The biggest difference between today and these hits -- the players are much bigger, stronger, and faster. Conditioning today is much more advanced than it was 10 years ago. These athletes are all performing at the peak of their physical capabilities much moreso than before. You've go extremely lightweight equipment that allows you to move even quicker. It's a similar development path to stick technology, sure goalies look like the michelin man today whereas 40 years ago they were just slightly bigger skaters, but 40 years ago, people couldn't shoot anywhere near 100 mph.
You see a lot less shoulder or knee injuries today because of this conditioning, but you see more head injuries because the head can't be conditioned to take abuse. The big problem that people have of course -- is that knees and shoulders heal much better than brains. Hockey has always been a somewhat reckless game, as is football or any other contact sport, the object hasn't been to remove the player from the puck and ensure he gently glides into the boards, the object has been to remove the player from the puck and get back into the play.
The biggest difference between today and these hits -- the players are much bigger, stronger, and faster. Conditioning today is much more advanced than it was 10 years ago. These athletes are all performing at the peak of their physical capabilities much moreso than before. You've go extremely lightweight equipment that allows you to move even quicker. It's a similar development path to stick technology, sure goalies look like the michelin man today whereas 40 years ago they were just slightly bigger skaters, but 40 years ago, people couldn't shoot anywhere near 100 mph.
You see a lot less shoulder or knee injuries today because of this conditioning, but you see more head injuries because the head can't be conditioned to take abuse. The big problem that people have of course -- is that knees and shoulders heal much better than brains. Hockey has always been a somewhat reckless game, as is football or any other contact sport, the object hasn't been to remove the player from the puck and ensure he gently glides into the boards, the object has been to remove the player from the puck and get back into the play.
WhereIsIt
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I don't think you understand what I'm saying. I'm saying they are sour Montreal fans, I'm not saying they don't have interests in the NHL outside of Montreal.
Yes. I'm sure this is about their personal feelings. This is what multi-million dollar corporations base their decisions on.
tez
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Why is it so hard to believe that maybe, just maybe, Air Canada is legitimately concerned for the health and well being of the NHL Players. After all, the players are the product, and under the current rules, Air Canada is supporting a product that allows players to walk away with a slap on the wrist for dramatically changing lives. Players suffer concussions and have severe headaches for the rest of their lives, and the NHL's idea of punishment is a couple of games.
Does it matter what hit finally led to Air Canada - or ANY sponsor for that matter - stepping up and threatening the NHL? If you think the way the NHL handles disciplinary matters isn't flawed, there is something wrong with the way you think.
The article isn't JUST about the Pacioretty hit, but the same people will always ***** and moan and say that there is nothing wrong with the way the NHL handles such situations - until it happens to their own team (again, in the Bruins case).
This is a professional company we're talking about for godsakes, not some fanboy wearing a suit and sounding important. These are grown men, they are professionals. They aren't going to threaten the NHL just because their "favourite team" lost a player. Grow the hell up and notice the **** spewing out of your own mouths.
Does it matter what hit finally led to Air Canada - or ANY sponsor for that matter - stepping up and threatening the NHL? If you think the way the NHL handles disciplinary matters isn't flawed, there is something wrong with the way you think.
The article isn't JUST about the Pacioretty hit, but the same people will always ***** and moan and say that there is nothing wrong with the way the NHL handles such situations - until it happens to their own team (again, in the Bruins case).
This is a professional company we're talking about for godsakes, not some fanboy wearing a suit and sounding important. These are grown men, they are professionals. They aren't going to threaten the NHL just because their "favourite team" lost a player. Grow the hell up and notice the **** spewing out of your own mouths.
Rob Brown
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I am booking a flight in the a.m.
Because of this "marketing strategy" I am using Air Canada. NOT
Good for them the NHL has done diddly re this as Bettman and his merry men run around the globe screwing up this great sport.
Kikizaz
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let them pull out and start up their own no-hit league. the board members can decide who wins and phone-in reviews of penalties based on who their kid wants to win.
it'll be fun!
you can have the Montreal My Little Ponies vs. the Toronto Cupcakes!
it'll be fun!
you can have the Montreal My Little Ponies vs. the Toronto Cupcakes!
TheMoreYouKnow
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Certainly some truth to that, the league was more brutal and cheaper back in the day but it was all played at a slower pace with less weight thrown around. If you want to reduce the serious injury risk, lock the teams in mountain huts with nothing but basic groceries and then give them 1950s equipment.
btn
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And all the Europeans would stay in Europe, and the Americans would either form their own league or go to Europe.
And the only person happy about that in the long run would be Don Cherry.
Yeah, right? I mean, this league has never needed the likes of Lindros, LaFontaine, Savard, Connolly, Crosby and the myriad others that are taking shots to the dome. I say we like everybody up and give them all a whack to the nugget and say "toughen up." Fairies.
Rob Brown
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And you'd have...oh wait.
You said Canada would have no league, then admit that one would be created.
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WhereIsIt
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Yes. I'm sure this is about their personal feelings. This is what multi-million dollar corporations base their decisions on.
Just because its highly unprofessional for a multi-million dollar corporation doesn't mean Air Canada wouldn't do it... it's Air freaking Canada, they've been a bit of a joke of a company for years.
Forget that, I like the "Sunshine Girl" at the bottom of the page!
Ok seriously though, the guy has a point. They spend massive amounts of money and if he thinks the league is not doing it's job and people are getting hurt, and his company is connected in any way, then he can gripe about it all he wants.
Kikizaz
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What im saying is if they are fans of slighted team A, they have the right to pull their support from the offenders.
If i give you 10 bucks every month and you spit in my face, don't be surprised if your next cheque is late.
I can just as easily admit that the U.S. would/could create one for that matter. What's the point.
Rob Brown
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Go ahead. You just made it seem as if Canadian teams would be screwed in the event that the NHL folded.
