Rumor: LA to host 2017 All-Star Game and not Leafs
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100 > 50
they can do something when they turn 75.
I wouldn't consider 75 significant either.
Look at people's ages. Lots and lots of people make it to 50. A lot of those make it to 75. Only a few make it to 100.
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well that's my point. like if they "need" to celebrate, celebrate 75 if they so desire.
100 is a big one. quite frankly out of principle - Montreal had "everything" (that was available at the time). Like I pointed out - the WJC has nothing to do with the NHL (so you can't use that as a reason), and the World Cup of Hockey - where else would you play it and guarantee a lot of money? so that was a given.
we should given all the things and let the Leafs decide to share them out. Or not.
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I just want the classic really.
And well get road to the winter classic series as well.
Babcock edition
And well get road to the winter classic series as well.
Babcock edition
Reddaye
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I know I shouldn't be annoyed by this, but I kind of am. A centennial season is a landmark thing, and you'd think the All-Star Game would be something you'd have involved.
I guess not though.
Hopefully we'll get the Winter Classic instead.
I guess not though.
Hopefully we'll get the Winter Classic instead.
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Leaf fans feeling a bit jilted? ASG is awful anyway. Even if TML are 100 years, so what? Considering that the last 50 years has been pretty bad from this fan's perspective. Who really gains if ASG was held TO? If it was only about money then all the "events" would take place in TO, no?
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Who really cares, though? It's not like the regular folk will be able to go anyway. It's all corporate.
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Was thinking the same. Did you try and sell the previous ones? It was before the stub hub days from what I remember
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Isn't the link in the OP the same guy who wrote that article a few months ago about LA getting the ASG? Honestly, I'll believe when one of the big guys reports it.
I don't really care about the ASG that much, but it's the principle. It's our 100th year, we should get everything. Who cares if LA has been around for 50?
100 years in Toronto vs 50 years in the hockey hot bed that is LA......
I don't really care about the ASG that much, but it's the principle. It's our 100th year, we should get everything. Who cares if LA has been around for 50?
100 years in Toronto vs 50 years in the hockey hot bed that is LA......
What about 50th wedding anniversaries? They're pretty important.
Yes I would consider them important. Theyre also important in the sense of it being a significant step in the history of the league just as the start of the NHL and the Maple Leafs/Arenas histroy is. The end of the grip on the O6 owners being staunchly against expansion etc. A step in the right direction for the league and growing the game.
It may not be the Leafs nor the popular response, but the Pens, Flyers and Kings 50th anniversaries are pretty significant to the league and important. So is the Leafs. Would I like to see the Leafs have everything? Sure. But I can also understand that there are other significant things around the league. The league itself for one.
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IF we could not get everything (something I think we should) then losing out on the ASG is preferably.
If they hated Canada, there's a good chance the Oilers, Flames, Senators and Canucks wouldn't be in Canada. The Canadian Assistance Program helped these franchises and Bettman broke the rules of ownership to keep the Oilers from leaving for Houston the year after Quebec and Winnipeg left.
Sorry, I hate this rhetoric. It's ridiculous.
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Also St. Louis and you could make the argument for the Dallas Stars (but it would be a poor one)
You're right. Totally forgot St. Louis. I don't think Dallas should count. If you reaaaaally wanted to be technical you could argue San Jose
Tak7
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Has anyone checked to see what's going on at the ACC in Jan / Feb of next year?
Maybe it's just not available?
Or
Maybe the league doesn't want to put the All STar game in the same market as the World Juniors or the World Cup of Hockey?
Was wondering when you were going to tell us. Thanks.
Respectfully, doesn't matter what the hell you consider significant. THose teams do.
Maybe it's just not available?
Or
Maybe the league doesn't want to put the All STar game in the same market as the World Juniors or the World Cup of Hockey?
Was wondering when you were going to tell us. Thanks.
Respectfully, doesn't matter what the hell you consider significant. THose teams do.
I would say this is a great point. Oversaturation. Toronto is also hosting the Grey Cup next year as well. I know most wont care, but that's another big event that's being held in Toronto. Add on a potential outdoor game (Winter Classic or not), that's a lot for a market, even Toronto, to take in.
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