The New Scoreboard

[Victorious Secret]

Islanders new arena was built for B-Ball so the scoreboard is centered for B-Ball games but since they have to retract part of the seating to fit a hockey rink the scoreboard is actually offset for hockey.

Ya. They also have a huge problem with obstructed views for hockey.

 

[TaLoN]

Ya. They also have a huge problem with obstructed views for hockey.

That, and many corner seats face the wrong direction for hockey.

 

[Victorious Secret]

That, and many corner seats face the wrong direction for hockey.

Exactly. Well, its only a 25 year lease. Nbd.

 

[Avder]

Islanders new arena was built for B-Ball so the scoreboard is centered for B-Ball games but since they have to retract part of the seating to fit a hockey rink the scoreboard is actually offset for hockey.

Yeah that's just one of the numerous problems I was talking about when I said that the Islanders don't even get an arena that took any kind of consideration for hockey in mind when it was built.

 

[Avder]

Exactly. Well, its only a 25 year lease. Nbd.

I have to imagine they have some exit conditions for that lease that let them get out of it should better accommodations become available.

If they're just plain locked in that would be one of the dumbest things you could do for your franchise. Lock yourself into a building like that? About the only reason to move into a building like that is to get out of veterans memorial coliseum.

 

[Victorious Secret]

I have to imagine they have some exit conditions for that lease that let them get out of it should better accommodations become available.

If they're just plain locked in that would be one of the dumbest things you could do for your franchise. Lock yourself into a building like that? About the only reason to move into a building like that is to get out of veterans memorial coliseum.

You remember that thing about how you said the dumbest thing would be to lock yourself in. Well, thats exactly what happened. Iron-clad agreement, as described by both sides. So, yes, they did exactly you would think the Islanders would, the dumbest thing imaginable.

 

[Avder]

You remember that thing about how you said the dumbest thing would be to lock yourself in. Well, thats exactly what happened. Iron-clad agreement, as described by both sides. So, yes, they did exactly you would think the Islanders would, the dumbest thing imaginable.

I feel bad for their new owner.

 

[Swervin81]

It's in keeping with the Isles' tradition of having something off-center at the blue line that everyone else has at center. At Nassau Colosseum, it's the broadcast camera angle centered at the blue line. Now at Barclay's, it's the scoreboard centered at the blue line.

 

[NHL1674]

Forgot to add these from the game against the Blues. Looking forward to seeing all the new displays come together tomorrow night.

 

[gphr513]

Wow, great pics.

Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[Paul Bunyan]

The difference between the boards from Pitt to StL was pretty remarkable live to be honest, so tonight when I go it should be ridiculous I'd think.

 

[Victorious Secret]

Its the size of the neutral zone. Ridiculously awesome.

 

[LadyStanley]

Wild unveil new video display

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/278601371.html

I'm thinking that a number of arenas that don't have large/HD displays are in the process of updating them.

(Sharks did it a few years ago)

It's a relatively (note RELATIVELY) cheap upgrade (compared to say a whole new arena ).

 

[NHL1674]

Posted this in the GDT, but wanted to put it here too since it was the full debut of the new scoreboard and other video/light boards around the arena.

Took nearly 4 hours to upload the video, but here is the light show from last night. It's a bit shaky at first, but it does get better. I only stopped recording briefly, but you can't really tell where the break in the video is. I suggest viewing it on full screen to see just how bright it really got in there. Although I must admit that the quality seems a bit poor after uploading it, but it's crystal clear on the S5. The video they played on the scoreboard doesn't show up as well simply because it was so bright.

 

[TaLoN]

You stopped recording a bit early didn't you? Your recording skips a bit of the Close Encounter's "tones" before the beafed up Close Encounter's response tones.

 

[Avder]

God damn. That place is gonna be the worlds biggest and most awesome dance party once we finally bring home a Cup.

 

[NHL1674]

God damn. That place is gonna be the worlds biggest and most awesome dance party once we finally bring home a Cup beat the Hawks in the postseason.

 

[TaLoN]

BTW - for those unaware... the Wild are hosting a FREE viewing party at the X tomorrow night!

Gates open at 7:30, you can go to the arena and watch the game tomorrow night on that glorious new HD screen!

Unfortunately I have to work, otherwise I'd be there myself!

 

[Avder]

BTW - for those unaware... the Wild are hosting a FREE viewing party at the X tomorrow night!

Gates open at 7:30, you can go to the arena and watch the game tomorrow night on that glorious new HD screen!

Unfortunately I have to work, otherwise I'd be there myself!

I really need to move closer to the Twin Cities so I can go to stuff like this.

 

[TheSauceBoss]

Posted this in the GDT, but wanted to put it here too since it was the full debut of the new scoreboard and other video/light boards around the arena.

Took nearly 4 hours to upload the video, but here is the light show from last night. It's a bit shaky at first, but it does get better. I only stopped recording briefly, but you can't really tell where the break in the video is. I suggest viewing it on full screen to see just how bright it really got in there. Although I must admit that the quality seems a bit poor after uploading it, but it's crystal clear on the S5. The video they played on the scoreboard doesn't show up as well simply because it was so bright.

Thank you so much. This was the first home opener I've missed in 12 years due to moving to CO and was wondering what they were going to do for opening night and that gorgeous new A/V setup. Can't wait to catch the 12/23 & 12/27 games when I'm back for the holidays.

 

[awstaf]

BTW - for those unaware... the Wild are hosting a FREE viewing party at the X tomorrow night!

Gates open at 7:30, you can go to the arena and watch the game tomorrow night on that glorious new HD screen!

Unfortunately I have to work, otherwise I'd be there myself!

Im heading down there tomorrow night. Any opportunity I get to be in that arena Im going to take. Its a thing of beauty.

 

[Billy Mays Here*]

Didn't really care for the intro myself, aside from the player intros that is. Just a bunch of flashing white light with some crappy music in the background.

 

[Avder]

To be fair it seemed to be almost more about the new displays in the arena than the team before the player intros actually started.

 

[Paul Bunyan]

To be fair it seemed to be almost more about the new displays in the arena than the team before the player intros actually started.

I'd agree there too. I also wonder the more comfortable they get with the board the better things will get in the long run.

The stuff they did for the playoffs last year was fantastic and they sure as hell didn't have the set up they do now.

 

[BigT2002]

To be fair it seemed to be almost more about the new displays in the arena than the team before the player intros actually started.

Well they had to showcase where everything was at. It still took several people half the damn game to realize they were broadcasting the stats up on the lighthouses.