Fro
Cheatin on CBJ w TBL
not close to being feesible yet...first we win, then we get more games on NBC/NBCSN, then we get a WC/SS game...
until we're a ratings draw, we won't get a game...
until we're a ratings draw, we won't get a game...
Time for CBJ in Winter Classic?
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Viqsi
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Well, I got three out of four, at least.
I just think Vyborny and Klesla at a minimum are necessary. I'd say the same for Knutsen, but he's got the right to bow out if he doesn't feel up for it, for obvious reasons. 
EspenK
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I agree 100 %. The view from most (all?) seats seems to be lousy and the weather is always a risk. I've lost my interest in them as must see tv and while I don't live in Columbus I wouldn't pay to go watch a hockey game in the Shoe.
The first Winter Classic on New Year's Day in Buffalo was absolute must-see.
I know that snow makes for bad ice/bad hockey, but that was visually a huge hit - and part of what got my daughter completely hooked (instead of "just" 95% hooked), not just on CBJ but on hockey in general.
However, while the New Year's Day outdoor game remains must-see for us, it is in ever-decreasing degree. Combination of too many of them, not enough atmosphere since Buffalo, and partly the realization that attending the game itself is more about saying you went than seeing a good game. There is still a little curiousity about an outdoor game, just not as much. If there was a game at the 'Shoe, YES I would be there, in part to support CBJ, in part to celebrate Columbus and the New Year with my daughter, but recognizing that watching the game itself would probably not be the greatest experience (I vote playoff hockey 10 out of 10 times over an outdoor game). If it were a "Stadium Series" game and not New Years, would probably still go, but would not be nearly as enthusiastic about it.
I know that snow makes for bad ice/bad hockey, but that was visually a huge hit - and part of what got my daughter completely hooked (instead of "just" 95% hooked), not just on CBJ but on hockey in general.
However, while the New Year's Day outdoor game remains must-see for us, it is in ever-decreasing degree. Combination of too many of them, not enough atmosphere since Buffalo, and partly the realization that attending the game itself is more about saying you went than seeing a good game. There is still a little curiousity about an outdoor game, just not as much. If there was a game at the 'Shoe, YES I would be there, in part to support CBJ, in part to celebrate Columbus and the New Year with my daughter, but recognizing that watching the game itself would probably not be the greatest experience (I vote playoff hockey 10 out of 10 times over an outdoor game). If it were a "Stadium Series" game and not New Years, would probably still go, but would not be nearly as enthusiastic about it.
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Well, I got three out of four, at least.
Not correcting, I know you were just making a list, and I'd say yeah for an event like that we'd want to reach out to guys who are back overseas.
Just providing some info. The alumni thing is part of Jody's official role as club ambassador.
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CarolinaBlueJacket
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Need to have consistent winning and sellouts in the 19,000 seat arena before you can consider a 100,000 seat stadium.
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The league needs to seriously dial back their outdoor game efforts and probably take a few years hiatus, by which time Columbus and the Blue Jackets would be ready. They were a good idea at first, but 3 of these things every season has killed the novelty, especially when it's the same teams all the time. The Blackhawks have been in far too many, same for Detroit, and Pittsburgh is getting there.
As for those saying the Blue Jackets couldn't fill it, maybe that's true now, but they also said the same thing about Ohio State football way back in 1922. OSU sells it out for minor league football games against Florida A&M. With the right opponent and a good Blue Jackets team I think you could rally the Ohio hockey community to pull from all corners and fill the thing.
As for those saying the Blue Jackets couldn't fill it, maybe that's true now, but they also said the same thing about Ohio State football way back in 1922.
OSU sells it out for minor league football games against Florida A&M. With the right opponent and a good Blue Jackets team I think you could rally the Ohio hockey community to pull from all corners and fill the thing.Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I really don't get the appeal of attending Winter Classic games. I understand how it'd be nice for the Jackets and Columbus, but I'd never shell out the $$$ to sit in the cold (rain?) and have a ****** view of the ice. I do enjoy watching them on TV, though.
[sorry for the shameless plug...I've actually been working on a little design project for such an event ]
Throwback unis are based off of each state's professional hockey teams in 1977 and 1978
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Throwback unis are based off of each state's professional hockey teams in 1977 and 1978
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Nanabijou
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The Barons uniforms you're basing the CBJ unis on are the 76-77 set. Admittedly, they work better because of the numbers in the state of Ohio on the sleeve, but thought I'd mention that they aren't the 77-78 set.
http://nhluniforms.com/DefunctTeams/Barons.html
http://nhluniforms.com/DefunctTeams/Barons.html
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Seth Jones Says Getting Nontraditional Markets (Like Columbus) Into Outdoor Games Is Key To Growing The Game
Bringing this thread back, since Seth thinks it's a good idea, bring some exposure to small market teams.
I'm all for it. I would definitely try to attend.
I love how Seth has embraced Columbus.
Bringing this thread back, since Seth thinks it's a good idea, bring some exposure to small market teams.
I'm all for it. I would definitely try to attend.
I love how Seth has embraced Columbus.
Take it to the bank...Ohio State will NEVER let the CBJ use Ohio Stadium for anything.
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I'm completely OK with this. It's one of the last places on Earth I'd like to watch an outdoor hockey game.
Viqsi
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OSU is into anything that makes them $$$.
More and more concerts there recently, as someone else mentioned soccer. I don't think they would have a problem with the CBJ as long as they got paid. I could be wrong, but I see the jealousy as a lot more CBJ fans not wanting to associated with OSU than visa-versa.
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