2013/14 Random NHL Chatter

• Classyposter58

  

  End of Line;1571851 wrote:Tomorrow is going to be interesting at Dodgers Stadium.

  Ice should be good
• End of Line

  

  Classyposter58;1571871 wrote:Ice should be good

  I'm more interested to see how many people actually show up.
• Classyposter58

  

  End of Line;1571911 wrote:I'm more interested to see how many people actually show up.

  I think it sold out. But honestly shouldn't the ice hold up well? I mean if it does in arena's then why would it be different out there? I certainly will never go to a hockey game in a baseball stadium though
• End of Line

  

  Classyposter58;1571916 wrote:I think it sold out. But honestly shouldn't the ice hold up well? I mean if it does in arena's then why would it be different out there? I certainly will never go to a hockey game in a baseball stadium though

  The humidity is going to be an issue tonight I think. NFL Stadiums>Ballparks
• TedSheckler

  

  The equipment was supposed to keep the ice nice up to about 65 degrees. It's been close to 75 most of the week.
• Classyposter58

  

  End of Line;1572086 wrote:The humidity is going to be an issue tonight I think. NFL Stadiums>Ballparks

  Humidity? It's SoCal, there is no humidity. Either way a very cool setting, I definitely approve
• End of Line

  

  Classyposter58;1572152 wrote:Humidity? It's SoCal, there is no humidity. Either way a very cool setting, I definitely approve

  They had unusually high humidity the past week. Didn't matter though b/c last night was great for the NHL.
• Classyposter58

  

  Boy it's like the Oilers were constructed by a 12 year old on the PS3. All offense and no D at all, it's a miracle they've only given up 2 thru 2
• thavoice

  I agree. Most of those people ccouldnt see shit.
  
  It just one of those events that people want to say they went to. Hockey is much better in person, but not at these games.

  Classyposter58;1558366 wrote:Hockey does not belong at a baseball stadium, basically only Upper Deck and certain sections can actually see the ice, or at least this was so at Comerica. High temp in Ann Arbor on New Years will be 16, that's going to be brutal

• thavoice

  Anyone think they are getting a little overkill yet with thsi many games or is it just enough?
• Classyposter58

  

  thavoice;1573290 wrote:I agree. Most of those people ccouldnt see shit.
  
  It just one of those events that people want to say they went to. Hockey is much better in person, but not at these games.

  On a side note you should have seen my seats at JLA for the Wings game last Sunday against Florida, $40 a piece and I was at Center Ice row 15. Just incredible
• Heretic

  

  Pens win again, although it was against Buffalo, so that was pretty much a foregone conclusion. It was just comical how inept those guys are on power plays. They struggled to even get A shot off during them (0 during the first and 2 during the second...can't remember the third so well, as, you know, beer).
  
  I was feeling bad for Miller by the end of the game. He did a really good job, but it's hard to win games when you have no offense and your defense is using all their energy just to stop the other team's shooters from completely dominating them.
• TedSheckler

  

  thavoice;1573291 wrote:Anyone think they are getting a little overkill yet with thsi many games or is it just enough?

  They already said they're going to go from 5 games to 3 games next year.
• thavoice

  Didnt catch that, but 3 is probably a good number.
  Kinda wanted to see how the vibe felt for the one in dodger stadium. Part of the allure, for me i guess, is it being out in the cold, possibly snow, just like how many have played it for years. On a local lake sometimes I still see kids playing hockey in a small little bay.
  
  

  TedSheckler;1573443 wrote:They already said they're going to go from 5 games to 3 games next year.

• TedSheckler

  

  thavoice;1573448 wrote:Kinda wanted to see how the vibe felt for the one in dodger stadium.

  The game was a snooze-fest. Probably didn't help that it came on at 10PM.
• Classyposter58

  

  Heretic;1573416 wrote:Pens win again, although it was against Buffalo, so that was pretty much a foregone conclusion. It was just comical how inept those guys are on power plays. They struggled to even get A shot off during them (0 during the first and 2 during the second...can't remember the third so well, as, you know, beer).
  
  I was feeling bad for Miller by the end of the game. He did a really good job, but it's hard to win games when you have no offense and your defense is using all their energy just to stop the other team's shooters from completely dominating them.

  Feel bad for Ryan, he's probably the best goalie in the world honestly
  
  Also the reason they were doing the Stadium Series was as a way to make up lost revenue from last years lockout
• Classyposter58

  

  In a huge game tonight, Detroit lays a 5-0 egg to Philly. This team needs to get healthy and fast
• thavoice

  Was kinda cool under the lights last night for the rangers/islanders.
  I think the outside games are a blast to watch on tv...will let those suckers who live close by actually go to the games!!!
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  
• Classyposter58

  

  Bettman is such a dork. Anyone catch Scrivens make 59 saves last night? True testament to the shitty quality of Edmonton's D
• TedSheckler

  

  TedSheckler;1561014 wrote:Okposo left off too. Kane is the only other American player having a better year so far.
  
  Team USA won't make the medal round. Eh oh Canada go.

  Just sayin. Terrible team.
• gorocks99

  

  So Ryan Miller is off to St. Louis. Does that make them favorites for the cup?
• TedSheckler

  

  They were already a favorite. Maybe not THE favorite. STL gave up a lot to get a goaltender that was marginally better than Halak.
  
  Feel bad for Halak and Stewart though. Going from Cup contender to shit.
• End of Line

  

  TedSheckler;1586007 wrote:They were already a favorite. Maybe not THE favorite. STL gave up a lot to get a goaltender that was marginally better than Halak.
  
  Feel bad for Halak and Stewart though. Going from Cup contender to shit.

  Marginally better? Have you seen Miller play this year? Miller is a top 5 goalie.
  
  Also, Pens got embarrassed last night. Not surprised though.
• End of Line

  

  Pens are aggressively going after Ryan Kesler.