I love that hockey is back and it's early but this tourney proves that the playoff atmosphere isn't

[janesy12]

I've enjoyed the games I've watched. They've done a fine job at resuming this season. Way better than I expected.
With regards to the fans, during play I barely notice it. After a goal is scored, and when a player holds the puck behind their net, or on the boards are really the only times I notice the missing fans. The fans that bang on the glass with their hands when the puck is on the boards or behind the net should be banned from stadiums. It's annoying.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Really couldn't disagree more am right into it now. The games have been hard fought too, I cannot believe someone compared it to preseason not with that effort defensively and shot blocking SMH.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Why do you still insist on talking like a moron?

To each his won man to each his own ... Leaf fans come in all types ... but I am not a moron far from it .. i have a BSc, mba and a CA (now CPA) after playing and not many guys do ... a word to da wise in life "best to focus on yourself and your family"

 

[ShaneFalco]

To each his won man to each his own ... Leaf fans come in all types ... but I am not a moron far from it .. i have a BSc, mba and a CA (now CPA) after playing and not many guys do ... a word to da wise in life "best to focus on yourself and your family"

I'll just leave this here and put back on ignore. Kadri was celebrating his anniversary as per his instagram and Mitch was with PM's family. You're so completely full of it

 

[7even]

The atmosphere is different in an empty arena

That's some hard hitting analysis

 

[Gary Nylund]

Really couldn't disagree more am right into it now. The games have been hard fought too, I cannot believe someone compared it to preseason not with that effort defensively and shot blocking SMH.

+1

To each his won man to each his own ... Leaf fans come in all types ... but I am not a moron far from it .. i have a BSc, mba and a CA (now CPA) after playing and not many guys do ... a word to da wise in life "best to focus on yourself and your family"

I'm sure you're a smart guy but constantly using "da" instead of "the" is annoying and anyone reading your posts for the first time could easily think that you are a moron. Why do you insist on doing this? I mean of course you're free to do what you like but still, why be like this?

 

[BTP]

ACC is a library anyways. The game quality is excellent.

 

[FlareKnight]

Yeah it just isn't there in terms of atmosphere. A given considering the situation. But considering there is discussion about the lack of fans not being noticeable or things feeling exactly the same clearly it is a discussion worth having.

At least the hockey itself is still good. The energy isn't going to be at peak levels with the way things have to be. But at least we do have something to watch here.

In some ways it is a comfort. Confirmation that having people in there creating that energy has value in and of itself. Can have hockey without it, but isn't as good with that element missing. Something to look forward to when (very far) down the road we can watch these games in arenas again.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

I like it.

The intensity will ramp up deeper into the playoffs especially with the better teams getting involved.

 

[1specter]

It’s been excellent, way better than most would have thought.

The games have been pretty intense, not sure what others are watching here

 

[saffronleaf]

NHL really pulled this off well.

Playoffs with fans > Playoffs without fans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... no playoffs

 

[kevsh]

I don't know about anyone else but I was hanging on every shot, faceoff and whistle in the 2nd Leafs/Jackets game (a little more than the first as the 2nd was pretty much a must-win for Toronto).

The only time it felt really different or odd was the silence when Muzzin was injured. Of course it would have been great to see and hear the fans go nuts when Matthews scored that critical first goal, but it's been more intense and exciting as I could have imagined possible with no fans.

The round robin games though, not quite. It's tough to get excited about games where there is nothing on the line - all the teams are guaranteed to be in the next round, and there won't be any easily beatable teams getting through to the first round & they won't know who they are facing likely until after the play-in/RR is over, so why play 100% 5-gear hockey for better seeding?

 

[Havoc]

Disagree.

Enjoying myself.

Seems like the only game you were able to catch so far was isles-panthers

 

[SoftDumpNtheCorner88]

It's perfectly fine. The game quality is great, and it's hard to notice a difference with the crowd unless you're purposefully looking for it.

It's fine for the circumstances, but I disagree, you notice the lack of intensity without the playoff crowd.. as much as Toronto gets ragged on for a quiet arena... Come playoff time we are as loud as any other.. playoffs bring a different atmosphere than regular season.

ACC is a library anyways. The game quality is excellent.

Playoff atmosphere in the ACC is much different than regular season. I agree we are quiet during the 82game seasons due to suits taking the lower bowl, but playoffs brings something else.. that with the crowd gathering outside amplifies the feel. Again, it's better than nothing but you notice the difference.

NHL really pulled this off well.

Playoffs with fans > Playoffs without fans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... no playoffs

100% agree.

 

[moon111]

To me the best thing about hockey is the passionate fights and scoring. The NHL has taken out the fighting so all that seems to be left is the... scoring? You get a team like Columbus playing and frankly I'm not on the edge of my seat watching the games anymore. I'll watch the game with other electronics to keep me entertained, or not watch at all and catch the condensed replay later. The lack of fans in the arena doesn't bother me one bit. Use to not even want to get up to go for a pee during commercials it was so intense.

 

[Plat87]

I thought I was going to watch, but forgot all about it, both games played so far.

But they want the money. Health risks do not matter.

It's not easy getting excited for that.

Lol here he is...it's THAT guy

 

[Warden of the North]

It’s been excellent, way better than most would have thought.

Fully agree.

NHL has done a great job in its presentation

 

[SoftDumpNtheCorner88]

Fully agree.

NHL has done a great job in its presentation

Not dissing what the NHL has done at all. They've done great considering the circumstances. I would put it on par with the NBA.

The tourney set up is great, I just miss tuning in to other games and watching the rivalry grow with the crowds frustration/exciting growing as the drama progresses through the series and you can tell the players feed off of it and the intensity grows the faster it gets to game 7. What I'm saying is.. it just isn't there yet in this tourney.. the players are playing their game.. but it just proves how much fans watching can create the momentum swings and get in the players heads.

Again.. this might change and we might see different type of games the closer we get to the finals. As much as I'm enjoying it still.. i just don't feel it will measure up to the same feel as regular playoffs.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I'll just leave this here and put back on ignore. Kadri was celebrating his anniversary as per his instagram and Mitch was with PM's family. You're so completely full of it

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You must be one of those computer nerd guys ... as i told you call my pro at Islington Phil Cavanaugh and he will tell you that Phil da Thrill, Freddy and Nax played a round together at my club ... Mitch was da 4th but he cancelled ... in fact I can even make it easier for you .. go to club and i think you will still see da picture on wall in mens locker room ... if you look close enough you will see me too ... you can't miss either Freddy or I because of our height

 

[MapleLeafs77]

Personally, I was against it but I am enjoying it. Not like a normal playoffs. I still would be pretty mad and upset if we win this year and no celebration happens/parade/party/bar reactions.

But I am still invested and cheering for my leafs cause I am a die hard leaf fan. Im honestly conflicted in general. I want to win but I dont want to win THIS year because we have waited so long for it that it deserves to he EPIC.

 

[SoftDumpNtheCorner88]

Personally, I was against it but I am enjoying it. Not like a normal playoffs. I still would be pretty mad and upset if we win this year and no celebration happens/parade/party/bar reactions.

But I am still invested and cheering for my leafs cause I am a die hard leaf fan. Im honestly conflicted in general. I want to win but I dont want to win THIS year because we have waited so long for it that it deserves to he EPIC.

If leafs win the cup it's very hard to believe people will follow social distancing.... It's just not going to happen.. we waited so long for a cup, there's going to be parties. It will be frustrating but it is what it is.. I'll be out lol.

 

[nsleaf]

Its been really good, was liery at first but warming up now.

 

[lottster14]

Disagree.

 

[Menzinger]

While obviously I'd prefer fans, I think this has been well handled by the league. And have really enjoyed the games so far in most of the series and round Robin. The Leafs second game in particular was the most exciting and best played game of the entire season.

Can't ask for much more than that

 

[Menzinger]

Fully agree.

NHL has done a great job in its presentation

I've even weirdly become used to the fake crowd noise lol.

I think baseball games are more visibly different than their "normal" versions in comparison