The schedule (Update: Schedule released! See 1st post for link)

[bruinmann77]

When will we see the new schedule come out.

Schedule released!
http://bruins.nhl.com/club/schedule.htm

Click to read more...

 

[Artemis]

When will we see the new schedule come out.

After the Board of Governors votes to ratify the CBA on Tuesday.

 

[bruinmann77]

Thanks

 

[Loocheech]

Supposedly Channel 5 in Boston said next Tues vs NJ. Not sure how they would know so I took it for a grain of salt.

 

[Artemis]

Supposedly Channel 5 in Boston said next Tues vs NJ. Not sure how they would know so I took it for a grain of salt.

That's from the old schedule. They're not going to just pick it up - they'll be putting out an entirely new one.

 

[Loocheech]

That's from the old schedule. They're not going to just pick it up - they'll be putting out an entirely new one.

Ahhhhh, didnt even bother to compare it to the old schedule, thanks though. Just figured they got the info from somewhere and didnt bother looking.

 

[Artemis]

Ahhhhh, didnt even bother to compare it to the old schedule, thanks though. Just figured they got the info from somewhere and didnt bother looking.

Channel 5? Yeah, no.

 

[smithformeragent]

That's why it cracked me up the whole time when the media was keeping track of the number of games canceled and putting a percentage on it. We knew all along once it reached a certain point that it'd be 50ish games or no games. Canceling all games up to date X always seemed to just be a negotiating tactic.

 

[Trap Jesus]

I wonder if we'll have any inter-conference games. I think they'll keep the 6 divisional games in, as 4 would probably not be enough.

If it's 6 divisional games, you could still see 2 games vs every intra-conference team and then either 4 or 6 inter-conference games. Not sure how they'd divide that up with 5 teams in every division though, maybe by facing 2 teams in every division (one home, and one away).

 

[kman22]

I have tickets to a few games, I wonder how they'll translate. That could be another big hassle for non-STHs.

 

[jscjr]

I wonder if we'll have any inter-conference games. I think they'll keep the 6 divisional games in, as 4 would probably not be enough.

If it's 6 divisional games, you could still see 2 games vs every intra-conference team and then either 4 or 6 inter-conference games. Not sure how they'd divide that up with 5 teams in every division though, maybe by facing 2 teams in every division (one home, and one away).

This Sporting News report states that there will be no inter-conference games, and heavy weighting towards divisional opponents.

 

[BigBadBruin8]

I like the all intra-conference schedule save for one thing: this will probably be the first season in history that the Original Six teams won't all play each other at least once.

I've always been in favor of a heavy division/conference schedule in favor of the ridiculous idea of playing everyone once or twice, but there was always a caveat that the O6 teams should play at least a home & home.

The fact that we won't play Detroit or Chicago at all is unfortunate, but playing the majority of games in our division is going to be a good thing, for every team in every division in the League.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

6 vs division

2 vs conference

Pretty amazing.

But it will probably be some weird uneven 5 vs division and 3 vs conference and we will get the joys of seeing the SE division at home twice which would be the same as the Habs and another divisional opponent.

 

[legardien91]

I like the all intra-conference schedule save for one thing: this will probably be the first season in history that the Original Six teams won't all play each other at least once.

I've always been in favor of a heavy division/conference schedule in favor of the ridiculous idea of playing everyone once or twice, but there was always a caveat that the O6 teams should play at least a home & home.

The fact that we won't play Detroit or Chicago at all is unfortunate, but playing the majority of games in our division is going to be a good thing, for every team in every division in the League.

Uhhh... 1995 says hello.

 

[BklyNBruiN]

I am so so happy that the season has been saved. I love this game. Can't wait 4 the puck drop and watch the B's games with my fellow B's fans here. I must admit that watching and following the games here is fun. Tho we may be different, personalities, fans etc, and argue over whatever, we all root for one team and that's all that matters Go Boston Bruins!!!

Also it helps the winter time pass a bit quicker. :=)

 

[Bmf316nhl]

I like the all intra-conference schedule save for one thing: this will probably be the first season in history that the Original Six teams won't all play each other at least once.

I've always been in favor of a heavy division/conference schedule in favor of the ridiculous idea of playing everyone once or twice, but there was always a caveat that the O6 teams should play at least a home & home.

The fact that we won't play Detroit or Chicago at all is unfortunate, but playing the majority of games in our division is going to be a good thing, for every team in every division in the League.

1995 lockout shortened season was 48 games with no inter-conference play, so he Bruins didn't play the wings, blackhawks, and leafs (who were in the west back then)

 

[legardien91]

This Sporting News report states that there will be no inter-conference games, and heavy weighting towards divisional opponents.

It also states that all 30 teams will be in action on Opening Night... all 30 teams playing and no inter-conference games is impossible (odd number of teams in each conference).

 

[BigBadBruin8]

Uhhh... 1995 says hello.

Did forget that it was all intra-conference back then. My fault. Your attitude can take a walk though

 

[bruinsfan46]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
NHL sends memo to clubs indicating no camps before Saturday (and may not open until Monday), 48-game season to begin Jan. 19

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey
So it's official! Game On Jan 19th!! All 30 teams will be in action Opening Night. Hearing Schedule should be released Thursday or Friday.

All 30 teams will play so I assume there has to be one interconference game all year. Not starting until the 19th.

 

[smithformeragent]

I have tickets to a few games, I wonder how they'll translate. That could be another big hassle for non-STHs.

I remember going to a game in 95 against the Canadiens when I was a lad. The tickets had the original opponent and date crossed off, but the game number stayed the same. Example- Home game 1, which would have been played in October became home game 1 played in January.

 

[Dellstrom]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
NHL sends memo to clubs indicating no camps before Saturday (and may not open until Monday), 48-game season to begin Jan. 19

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey
So it's official! Game On Jan 19th!! All 30 teams will be in action Opening Night. Hearing Schedule should be released Thursday or Friday.

All 30 teams will play so I assume there has to be one interconference game all year. Not starting until the 19th.

Can't remember the last time I've been this excited.

 

[smithformeragent]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC
NHL sends memo to clubs indicating no camps before Saturday (and may not open until Monday), 48-game season to begin Jan. 19

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey
So it's official! Game On Jan 19th!! All 30 teams will be in action Opening Night. Hearing Schedule should be released Thursday or Friday.

All 30 teams will play so I assume there has to be one interconference game all year. Not starting until the 19th.

Damn interleague play on opening day. Who do they think they are, MLB? Maybe Detroit and Toronto will play outdoors in the Joe Louis Arena parking lot?

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

It's been widely reported that they're keeping as much as the old schedule in tact as possible since the arenas are booked.

Which means we open up the 19th against the Habs in MTL

 

[northeastern]

I read the 15th was not out of the question if things move quickly. just saying. I'll see if I can find the tweeter.



EDIT: Pierre LeBurn at said it at 10:40

 

[McBrom7]

It's been widely reported that they're keeping as much as the old schedule in tact as possible since the arenas are booked.

Which means we open up the 19th against the Habs in MTL

Should be a great day of hockey. Saw somewhere around this board that the NHL is starting it off with all rivalry games?

Personally, I don't care. I just wanna see Carey Price miserable again.