Do Players Still Watch The Playoffs After They've Been Eliminated?

[Oheao]

I couldn't find any information on this, to be honest. But I was curious, for players who play either for teams that didn't make the playoffs, or for teams that were eliminated earlier in the playoffs, do they end up watching the playoffs? I guess it varies by player but I really am curious.

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[Neuf]

Schiefele for sure does. His interview after the WCF run he mentioned watching the rest from the couch.

 

[JT Kreider]

Probably to cheer on ex teammates or friends they have around the league

 

[EdJovanovski]

Of course
Mostly anyone who's dedicated enough to make the NHL has to be just as hockey obsessed as we are

 

[SotasicA]

Only if their favourite team is playing.

 

[Little Psycho]

Yup. I'm remember reading some quotes from the Hawks 2014 and Coyotes in 2012 after they were eliminated by the Kings.

 

[kladorf2005]

what playoffs?

 

[Trap Jesus]

Just based on loose memory of hearing this question asked in interviews I know a fairly common answer is to tune out but then check out some of the Cup Final.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Some do. Others don’t.

 

[Akrapovince]

Of course
Mostly anyone who's dedicated enough to make the NHL has to be just as hockey obsessed as we are

On the other end, I could imagine to make the NHL, your level of competitiveness and dislike of losing would cause you to not watch it.

 

[Iapyi]

From what I have heard and NOTE this is not a condemnation or insult or in any way meant to be nasty but apparently there is a higher interest by North American players to watch versus those from other parts of the world.

Of course like all things in life it is very subjective and a personal preference.

 

[FlamesFan18]

When Flames get eliminated I usually don't watch hockey for a week or two. But by the time i'm over it, it's still only the end of round 2 since the Flames cant win a series. I imagine a lot of players have the same thing when they get eliminated.

 

[The90]

Of course
Mostly anyone who's dedicated enough to make the NHL has to be just as hockey obsessed as we are

You’d be surprised. There are more big buffs out there than you think

 

[bobbyking]

ask mcdavid

 

[Beville]

I imagine they would... imagine being a player in the top league in the world and not giving a damn about watching it

I imagine players probably have parties for it all and everything.

 

[acor]

Of course
Mostly anyone who's dedicated enough to make the NHL has to be just as hockey obsessed as we are

And this is based on.. what excatly???

Idealised view of hockey players???

 

[PG Canuck]

I imagine they would... imagine being a player in the top league in the world and not giving a damn about watching it

I imagine players probably have parties for it all and everything.

Highly doubt that they are having watch parties.

I’d say It’s 50/50 in players watching. A lot watch periodically and catch games while they can. There are quite a few players that don’t follow the NHL after they retire.

 

[Rick C137]

I’d bet a lot more don’t watch than you’d think. A lot of these guys go on vacations with the family almost right after the season. I know back when I played, they used to say that after the season is over throw your hockey bag in the garage and don’t look at it for a few weeks. Gotta get your mind away from the game for a bit to properly reset.

 

[FanTheFlames]

Majority of players do watch or atleast follow the playoffs. They love the sport or they never would have made it to the NHL. Im not saying they watch every game, but they definitely still watch some and if they aren't watching because they are vacationing or whatever they still follow it.

 

[acor]

Majority of players do watch or atleast follow the playoffs. They love the sport or they never would have made it to the NHL. Im not saying they watch every game, but they definitely still watch some and if they aren't watching because they are vacationing or whatever they still follow it.

Do you have to "love" your job to be good at it???

You woukd be surprised to see how many athletes don't like their sport, just happened to be good at it, or even worse- were forced by parents to do it...

 

[Hattrickkane88]

Do you have to "love" your job to be good at it???

You woukd be surprised to see how many athletes don't like their sport, just happened to be good at it, or even worse- were forced by parents to do it...

That depends, are you talking about a job literally anyone can get if they want to go to school or are you talking about a job like the NHL where even 99% of people who dedicate their 20 years of their life don't make it?

 

[acor]

That depends, are you talking about a job literally anyone can get if they want to go to school or are you talking about a job like the NHL where even 99% of people who dedicate their 20 years of their life don't make it?

But it doesn't change the fact, that you don't have to love it to be good at something. They are professionals, not fans.

Besides, even your dream job gets boring someties, and you need a break...

 

[JoVel]

Some do, some don't.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Some do and some don't until the finals happen.

 

[BlueBaron]

I would say mostly. They are students of the game and fans but I have read a few say they were too angry after being eliminated to watch. I'd guess over 90% do.