thestonedkoala
Going Dark
- Aug 27, 2004
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Dang, I thought this was going to be another thread bashing the Minnesota Wild.
Interesting to see fans of the game comparing today’s game to old style trap hockey and compelled to assume its old guys who want dinosaur era games back.
Sorry, you missed the point. Hockey is a contact sport. I could posts lots of videos of guys figure skating through 3 players, dancing around the goalie and scoring ; that doesn't make it good hockey.
Im sure the NFL isnt changing to flag football anytime soon. The NHL better wake up because I predict attendance will suffer the long term consequences of this trend.
Nice to see fans defending the ‘cleaner’ game but last game I went to the fans were most excited when a scrap occurred.
The build ups to rivalries, grudge matches and hard nosed play are few and far between. The Tkchuk/Kassian type thing makes it far more interesting. Get the contact and sandpaper back and we wont see attendance numbers drop. Combined with the skill and speed, we have less boring hockey.
1. Minnesota
2. Michigan
3. Massachusetts
4. Alaska (because of Scott Gomez)
NHL fans amaze me. They more than any other sport hate their league. There is nothing bewildering about the direction of the league. Analytics arepushing the pace of offensive play. Big physical teams remain and remain successful. Regular season hockey isn't shinny. Geez
They hated the OP because he spoke the truth.
Ask a casual fan with almost no passing knowledge of the sport about it, and they will talk about the hits and fights. It's the most marketable part of the game IMO and also basically the most unique part of the game out of the major sports.
People say it is fine, but then when a super physical game happens, especially in the playoffs, people are WAYYY more into it.
It's the same as people who say they prefer a 1-0 game. They are liars lol. The same games they are cheering and partying when it is a high scoring affair.
I think you could find an equal or greater number of casual fans that are turned off by the fighting and goonery.
They hated the OP because he spoke the truth.
Ask a casual fan with almost no passing knowledge of the sport about it, and they will talk about the hits and fights. It's the most marketable part of the game IMO and also basically the most unique part of the game out of the major sports.
People say it is fine, but then when a super physical game happens, especially in the playoffs, people are WAYYY more into it.
It's the same as people who say they prefer a 1-0 game. They are liars lol. The same games they are cheering and partying when it is a high scoring affair.
Due to how working for certain big clubs increases your job prospects in the NHL, you might get your wish. I could see someone Shanahan being Commissioner in 10 years time. Maybe even Yzerman.It's simple, just fire Batman and put a Canadian in charge
Fact is hockey is changing towards a more ballet style game.
Here is my assessment.
talent level across the league is at an all time high. Goals are up. Speed of the game is there. The speed and end to end excitement may work against the sport.
everyone is glued to their phones and tech and it’s kinda hard to get breaks in the action. Vs NFL it is perfectly paced. Basketball has so many breaks and timeouts.
baseball is season is too long and lacking talent.
Back-to-back games shouldn't exist. Reducing the schedule by 12 games would allow players to be fresher for every game and create a better on-ice product. This would also allow for more travel between East and West teams so they can play more often.
This is a crock. A load. Analytics say that pushing and shoving after the whistle is counter productive. Would you rather win the game or watch some scrums?
Analytics may show that hits create more defensive holes than they create opportunities. Would you rather win the game or see some guys get crushed?
Now, I am a Caps fan. The Caps truck whoever they want to. If they feel the need, they fight. Clearly they see situations where running over guys is counter productive and don't do it.
They would rather win.
Ballet. That is a load of ****
Don't try to put me in the "push and shove" crowd, so I have no concern about answering that question.
I want to win the game and see guys get crushed.
Who said anything about "running" guys except for you?
I like hockey with speed, skill and physicality. I don't care what you like. The fact you are so angry towards my post is quite indicative.
Your type likes to black and white the game when there is a lot of grey or middle ground. Seems like you can't grasp that hockey can have it all and not be microscoped to just the aspects that you personally prefer.
Yep. I'm really enjoying this season. Don't know why though.I find regular season enjoyment is directly proportional to how competitive the team you cheer for is. As an oilers fan most years I don't bother watching cause it's frustrating watching your team stink every night. This year they are competitive and I am enjoying it.
How much longer will it take for the NHL to see the obvious. Regular season hockey has become mundane, boring shinny. Highly skilled players, moving the puck around with ease because there is very little contact.
Fans want the bodychecking, the grit and sandpaper and dare I say, the occasional scrap.
Why do we have to wait for playoffs to see real hockey?
Many Coaches seem bewildered at where the game is going. Its sanitized and its missing what once made it exciting.
Im not alone here; many of my friends/fans are saying the same thing. Thoughts?
I'm still amazed it took this discovery to know violent sports had long term health consequences. It's like people that were surprised boxers had their brains scrambled.The game started going down hill with the discovery of CTE and Post Concussion Syndrome, you're right.