NHL To Resume Play In Edmonton and Toronto | Teams Arrive Sunday

[CycloneSweep]

Yes, but I think it's also important to call them out and say that it's kind of a stupid idea.

They haven't really done an official announcement yet. I could see with enough cops around people won't be drinking and driving anymore than Kdays or something. Only difference is you don't have a mile walk to your car

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Ok this is better. Still I’m thinking a beer garden in a pandemic is stupid.

 

[joestevens29]

Ok this is better. Still I’m thinking a beer garden in a pandemic is stupid.

I mean depending how it's setup it's probably no worse than west edmonton mall being open or gyms

 

[Del Preston]

Ok this is better. Still I’m thinking a beer garden in a pandemic is stupid.

It is. That's why I stole a beer tub from a local establishment and attached it to my passenger door like a sidecar.

 

[NeverForget06]

I mean depending how it's setup it's probably no worse than west edmonton mall being open or gyms

I don't know..... think about Ford hall during the last run....

If the Oilers score to win it in overtime people (who have been drinking the whole time) are going to be hugging, high fiving etc... It's lunacy to expect them to just stand and social distance.

 

[McJadeddog]

Okay, a drive in AND beer garden is significantly less stupid. The beer garden could be done in a similar fashion as outdoor patios are currently being done. So I don't really see the issue there to be honest. Just keep the numbers at a certain point and you are good. I could see having to get there very, VERY, early to get a seat for Oilers games.

 

[joestevens29]

I don't know..... think about Ford hall during the last run....

If the Oilers score to win it in overtime people (who have been drinking the whole time) are going to be hugging, high fiving etc... It's lunacy to expect them to just stand and social distance.

I mean there's potential for that at the hundreds of locations that are going to be showing hockey anyway. This one is at least outside.

 

[alphahelix]

They should just have every seat outfitted with dedicated oxygen lines and SCBAs, attendees will be guided to their seats by an usher hazmat team with oxygen tanks on a cart. For premium seating catheter service is optional to avoid bathroom contamination.

A basic purified oxygen mixture will be provided free of charge but if you are having difficulty maintaining consciousness you can increase your oxygen supply using Rogers best in class high tech iPhone app, for a nominal fee of 49.99 per 1% of additional oxygen. For premium customers, a 12% THC mixture will be piped in after every oilers goal or fight victory.

Due to the experimental nature of this service, in the event of catastrophic failure basic cremation services will be provided by The Calgary flames. Gary Bettman will be available for a brief condolence conference call with immediate family members if all rights to litigation are posthumously waived, while a photocopy of Either Todd Harvey or Brad Winchester’s signature (Dependent on availability) will be mailed at the leagues earliest convenience.

 

[Stoneman89]

My giant TV at home is looking like it will be just fine. Safe, comfortable, and the beer and snacks are super cheap.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

At least give the OEG some credit for trying to find fans a fun way to watch the games together

For sure. It just doesn’t make any sense to me.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

My giant TV at home is looking like it will be just fine. Safe, comfortable, and the beer and snacks are super cheap.

Yep.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

It is. That's why I stole a beer tub from a local establishment and attached it to my passenger door like a sidecar.

If you put it on the drivers side and duct tape an opener to the side view mirror you can roll the window down and crack a cold one while on the move.

 

[McTonyBrar]

My giant TV at home is looking like it will be just fine. Safe, comfortable, and the beer and snacks are super cheap.

I guess you're not a very social person?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

My giant TV at home is looking like it will be just fine. Safe, comfortable, and the beer and snacks are super cheap.

This is my thinking. Plus I can watch the game with as little clothing as I want.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

This is my thinking. Plus I can watch the game with as little clothing as I want.

You and @yukoner88 can watch el nude.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

You and @yukoner88 can watch el nude.

I will, plus my Uber to my bedroom is cheaper than downtown.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I will, plus my Uber to my bedroom is cheaper than downtown.

I plan on camping out in the home theatre for 2 months. Maybe come out for a shower once a week. Maybe not.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[CycloneSweep]

From a guy who misses all optional practices, I'm not surprised .

 

[Fourier]

This does not surprise me at all.

 

[Cloned]

And now he’s “unfit to practice.” The plot thickens...

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[ZJuice]

Re: Toews

What’s the history with him being lazy? This is the first I’ve heard of this. It isn’t for family reasons but just lazy reasons? The above article makes it sound like owners didn’t like him but the players did.

Friedman: “And other players said ... he was great, he asked relevant questions, (and) he challenged whether or not this was really safe to play. They said that when you talk about star players standing up for other people, he did that."

 

[Stoneman89]

This is my thinking. Plus I can watch the game with as little clothing as I want.

When I wanna scratch, I'm gonna scratch. Wherever I want.