Pre-Game Talk: Why the f*** do I have to wake up early for a hockey game?

[Mr Kot]

Why

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[jeffff]

Practice......for the 10:30 game on Sunday??

I'm actually busy Saturday night, so it works out for me haha.

 

[Patch101]

I have to get up at 4 ish for a 6am practice for my kids twice a week.
Suuuuuuper fun.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

 

[Kerberos]

Probably will just check the boxscore of these weekend games.

Maybe McDavid will remember how to not get shut down and maybe Draisaitl won't look like a ECHL'er every time he touches the ice.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Will the Oilers look past their opponents this weekend?

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Will the Oilers look past their opponents this weekend?

Edmonton Oilers know from experience that losers still have bite

The Oilers discovered what they should have known already — no opponent is taking a knee just because the oddsmakers say it’s a mismatch.

edmontonsun.com

 

[brentashton]

Ya this feels like house league atom hockey frankly.

 

[RipsADrive]

These start times this weekend are exactly what the doctor ordered for the sloppy lethargic play we've seen coming out of the break.

Can always count on the Oilers to show up for matinée games.

 

[Drivesaitl]

WE have things to do Saturday and Sunday later so this schedule is perfect. Will require some coffee though.

Don't really think the team has been playing that well for awhile. Some habits started to develop before the ASG break. Just weren't being exposed. The Oilers record last 10 games has been much better than their play.

These start times this weekend are exactly what the doctor ordered for the sloppy lethargic play we've seen coming out of the break.

Can always count on the Oilers to show up for matinée games.

Sarcasm melts the internet.

 

[K1984]

I'm one of the few people that like the 10:30 or 11 am start times on weekends. Roll out of bed, make breakfast and a game is already on. Good way to kick off a day.

 

[brentashton]

I have accupuncture right at puck drop tomorrow. I wonder if traditional eastern medicine allows for streaming NHL games and the occasional F Bomb outburst instead of soothing instrumental/traditional music? I will have to ask my acupuncturist.

 

[RipsADrive]

I'm one of the few people that like the 10:30 or 11 am start times on weekends. Roll out of bed, make breakfast and a game is already on. Good way to kick off a day.

I actually agree about the watching part. I like enjoying the game in the afternoon and having the weekend evening free.

Key word there is enjoying though. The Oilers are usually so lifeless in these ones.

 

[bellagiobob]

Start time sucks. I understand it for Sunday, as everybody and their dog will be watching the Super Bowl. But back to back mornings is brutal.

 

[Oilslick941611]

As someone who lives in Ottawa, I love this.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Start time sucks. I understand it for Sunday, as everybody and their dog will be watching the Super Bowl. But back to back mornings is brutal.

Wouldn't watch it if it was the only thing on.

About 8M canadians will watch the game. This is down from a peak in say 2015. Some more will watch the silly half time entertainment. This year its Rihanna selling fashionable clothes, makeup, and her special brand of hypocrisy lipgloss. never say never.

The fix is in anyway. Its the conscience bankrupt NFL.

Always find it funny how some americans figure the Superbowl is like the biggest thing on the planet. Unfortunately now that attitude has somewhat infected Canada. Like a virus.

But this is the real news.

Infographic: Super Bowl Pales in Comparison to the Biggest Game in Soccer

This chart compares the average global TV viewership of FIFA World Cup Finals compared to the estimated global TV audience of the Super Bowl.

www.statista.com

2022 WC final between superpowers Argentina and France reportedly drew 1.5B viewers. 10X what the last Superduperbowl drew. pfft

 

[Zenos]

Living in Europe, I love it when the Oilers get to play at a "reasonable" time over here (as does my GF who doesn't have to contend with a weirdo getting up at 4am to watch a hockey stream). Unfortunately, as long as I can remember, the oilers and matinees mix like oil and water...

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

I got up at 5 am and flew to Ottawa this morning so tomorrow I can have a leisurely breakfast and head to the game.

 

[slaman]

I'm so pumped... Taking my son to his first road game. He's going early to warm-ups and hoping for signatures!

Wouldn't watch it if it was the only thing on.

About 8M canadians will watch the game. This is down from a peak in say 2015. Some more will watch the silly half time entertainment. This year its Rihanna selling fashionable clothes, makeup, and her special brand of hypocrisy lipgloss. never say never.

The fix is in anyway. Its the conscience bankrupt NFL.

Always find it funny how some americans figure the Superbowl is like the biggest thing on the planet. Unfortunately now that attitude has somewhat infected Canada. Like a virus.

But this is the real news.

Infographic: Super Bowl Pales in Comparison to the Biggest Game in Soccer

This chart compares the average global TV viewership of FIFA World Cup Finals compared to the estimated global TV audience of the Super Bowl.

www.statista.com

2022 WC final between superpowers Argentina and France reportedly drew 1.5B viewers. 10X what the last Superduperbowl drew. pfft

Rihanna is the only part I'm going to watch haha

 

[Drivesaitl]

I'm so pumped... Taking my son to his first road game. He's going early to warm-ups and hoping for signatures!


Rihanna is the only part I'm going to watch haha

boo this man.

Don't get the attraction, don't get her music, I had enough crotch grabbing from madonna or MJ to last me a lifetime. But what a sellout for her and the NFL. so silly its impossible to take seriously on either end. Unlikely bedfellows.

I'd only watch if I felt I needed a drinking game on a sunday and it was crotch grabbing or showing bits..I'd have to stop at around 33times.

 

[BlackDogg]

Interesting looking at the "top" officials in the league, how many are not fans of the Oilers:

Any others?

HINT: you shouldn't be able to pick a list of ***holes out of the list if they are being consistent

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I have accupuncture right at puck drop tomorrow. I wonder if traditional eastern medicine allows for streaming NHL games and the occasional F Bomb outburst instead of soothing instrumental/traditional music? I will have to ask my acupuncturist.

Do not ask for the happy ending at the accupuncturist.

 

[brentashton]

Do not ask for the happy ending at the accupuncturist.

Ha , I said that to my wife because she thinks the guy is the bomb. I think he’s tossing darts. I’m not the board

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Interesting looking at the "top" officials in the league, how many are not fans of the Oilers:

Any others?

HINT: you shouldn't be able to pick a list of ***holes out of the list if they are being consistent

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I pretty much did this as I went through the entire list.

For those of you don't recognize or know it...
"f*** you, f*** you, f*** you, you're cool, and f*** you. I'm out."

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Ha , I said that to my wife because she thinks the guy is the bomb. I think he’s tossing darts. I’m not the board

If he walks in blindfolded, just go out the window.