OT: Outdoor game

It sure is snowing........this game ought to be interesting.

stadium looks packed as well.

Both teams jerseys look sweet.

yeah I'm all about the throwbacks. I prefer the old Tuffalo jersey's as well. Not all this fancy **** people have now.

Why the canadian anthem when no canadian team is playing? I wish we could get the devils crowd that loud for a game...:sarcasm:

wow. Armstrong about 30 seconds in 1-0

That was quick.

Why the canadian anthem when no canadian team is playing? I wish we could get the devils crowd that loud for a game...:sarcasm:

whatever, the Canadian national anthem is way better than ours. Which by the way, wasn't sang anyway.

The only part that I don't like is the big gap between the stands and the rink. Ah, but as I type that, I pause for the O Canada and God Bless America. The aerial shot with the snow just beyond the rink look great, especially with the American and Canadian flags behind the goals.


It looks like pond hockey early.

whatever, the Canadian national anthem is way better than ours. Which by the way, wasn't sang anyway.I second that thought.

I hope you guys are all rooting for Buffalo. Our divison is too tight and we have some injuries.

damn. Orpik got deeeeeeeeestroyed.

whatever, the Canadian national anthem is way better than ours. Which by the way, wasn't sang anyway.Says someone who doesn't even have the flag. I completely disagree with your comment.

Crosby is flying out there.

These jerseys have the gay edge design.:shakehead

Says someone who doesn't even have the flag. I completely disagree with your comment.

yeah, I like the Machete better. sorry.

Good, you disagree...and that's also why they sang about God and people were fine and not our national anthem. Goes to show how important it is.

I'd rather a song like O'Canada that speaks of true patriotism and nationalism than war. Because, you know, I wanna sing about rockets and bombs when I'm talking about my pride in my country. Though, it is pretty indicative of the country we actually are. :shakehead

Crosby is flying out there.

that stickwork he just did was sick. i like the creativity.

Why the canadian anthem when no canadian team is playing? I wish we could get the devils crowd that loud for a game...:sarcasm:

No matter who Buffalo is playing, they always sing the Canadian National Anthem before their home games.

I hope you guys are all rooting for Buffalo. Our divison is too tight and we have some injuries.Indeed we must. A short losing streak and the Devils can be on the outside looking in.


ATLANTIC|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
New Jersey Devils|38|21|14|3|45
New York Rangers|39|20|15| 4|44
Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14| 4|42
Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16| 2|42
New York Islanders|38|20|16| 2|42

Rnk|EASTERN|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
1|Ottawa Senators*|38|25|9|4|54
2|New Jersey Devils*|38|21|14|3|45
3|Carolina Hurricanes*|41|20|18|3|43
4|Montréal Canadiens|39|19|13|7|45
5|New York Rangers|39|20|15|4|44
6|Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14|4|42
7|Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16|2|42
8|New York Islanders|38|20|16|2|42
9|Boston Bruins|39|19|16|4|42
10|Buffalo Sabres|37|19|16|2|40
11|Florida Panthers|39|18|18|3|39
12|Atlanta Thrashers|40|19|20|1|39
13|Toronto Maple Leafs|39|15|16|8|38
14|Washington Capitals|39|15|19|5|35
15|Tampa Bay Lightning|39|15|21|3|33

Indeed we must. A short losing streak and the Devils can be on the outside looking in.


ATLANTIC|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
New Jersey Devils|38|21|14|3|45
New York Rangers|39|20|15| 4|44
Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14| 4|42
Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16| 2|42
New York Islanders|38|20|16| 2|42

Rnk|EASTERN|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
1|Ottawa Senators*|38|25|9|4|54
2|New Jersey Devils*|38|21|14|3|45
3|Carolina Hurricanes*|41|20|18|3|43
4|Montréal Canadiens|39|19|13|7|45
5|New York Rangers|39|20|15|4|44
6|Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14|4|42
7|Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16|2|42
8|New York Islanders|38|20|16|2|42
9|Boston Bruins|39|19|16|4|42
10|Buffalo Sabres|37|19|16|2|40
11|Florida Panthers|39|18|18|3|39
12|Atlanta Thrashers|40|19|20|1|39
13|Toronto Maple Leafs|39|15|16|8|38
14|Washington Capitals|39|15|19|5|35
15|Tampa Bay Lightning|39|15|21|3|33

and it's not such a far fetched idea that we'd even hit a short losing streak. We're still not in very good shape.

Indeed we must. A short losing streak and the Devils can be on the outside looking in.


ATLANTIC|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
New Jersey Devils|38|21|14|3|45
New York Rangers|39|20|15| 4|44
Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14| 4|42
Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16| 2|42
New York Islanders|38|20|16| 2|42

Rnk|EASTERN|GP|W|L|OT|PTS
1|Ottawa Senators*|38|25|9|4|54
2|New Jersey Devils*|38|21|14|3|45
3|Carolina Hurricanes*|41|20|18|3|43
4|Montréal Canadiens|39|19|13|7|45
5|New York Rangers|39|20|15|4|44
6|Philadelphia Flyers|37|19|14|4|42
7|Pittsburgh Penguins|38|20|16|2|42
8|New York Islanders|38|20|16|2|42
9|Boston Bruins|39|19|16|4|42
10|Buffalo Sabres|37|19|16|2|40
11|Florida Panthers|39|18|18|3|39
12|Atlanta Thrashers|40|19|20|1|39
13|Toronto Maple Leafs|39|15|16|8|38
14|Washington Capitals|39|15|19|5|35
15|Tampa Bay Lightning|39|15|21|3|33A 3 game winless streak means we could be out of a playoff spot. Its hard to rest Marty when things are this tight.

yeah, I like the Machete better. sorry.

Good, you disagree...and that's also why they sang about God and people were fine and not our national anthem. Goes to show how important it is.

I'd rather a song like O'Canada that speaks of true patriotism and nationalism than war. Because, you know, I wanna sing about rockets and bombs when I'm talking about my pride in my country. Though, it is pretty indicative of the country we actually are. :shakehead




COOOL POLITICS IN A HOCKEY THREAD! YOU ROCK! :shakehead


Why don't you move to Canada then.... ;)

wow doc really just screamed there. :biglaugh:

COOOL POLITICS IN A HOCKEY THREAD! YOU ROCK! :shakehead


Why don't you move to Canada then.... ;)I was going to but , now I have the NHL Network.:D

COOOL POLITICS IN A HOCKEY THREAD! YOU ROCK! :shakehead


Why don't you move to Canada then.... ;)

I made a simple statement and this chode wanted to get snippy. And I am considering moving to Canadia. Thanks.

Remember the thread about Doc screaming? We may have a new winner after Derek Roy's chance.

wow doc really just screamed there. :biglaugh:Doc's calling a great game to no surprise. You can tell he's teaching the game to a broadend audience.

I was going to but , now I have the NHL Network.:D


:biglaugh:

All these delays make me think im watching Nascar.:biglaugh:

I made a simple statement and this chode wanted to get snippy. And I am considering moving to Canadia. Thanks.



Wow name calling now. Does your rockness ever cease? :yo::biglaugh:


Don't let the door hit you in the azz on the way out.....

All these delays make me think im watching Nascar.:biglaugh:
Im being entertained so I know im not watching Nascar.
:teach:

All these delays make me think im watching Nascar.:biglaugh:



Yeah the iceman isa bit busy today.....

All these delays make me think im watching Nascar.:biglaugh:

We could make it nascar on ice if we get all the guys to skate in circles for 4 hours

Wow name calling now. Does your rockness ever cease? :yo::biglaugh:


Don't let the door hit you in the azz on the way out.....

American is a revolving door... :teach:

We could make it nascar on ice if we get all the guys to skate in circles for 4 hoursLeft turns in heavily sponserd jerseys.:biglaugh: You ever see the Euro team jerseys? They look like the Budwiser Chevrolet.

Billy Goldthorpe (http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid%5B%5D=6831) was the basis for the Goldie Goldthorpe character in the movie Slap Shot. However, they feared that he would purposely injure Paul Newman during filming.

Left turns in heavily sponserd jerserys.:biglaugh: You ever see the Euro team jerseys? They look like the Budwiser Chevrolet.

:biglaugh: even their ice in some cases is just....completely covered in sponsors. It's pretty interesting.

I'm not sure if that means they have a lot of support, or if they just need the money that bad.

nice goal by Tuffalo

Crazy that Mr. Conklin played the heritage classic and now this one.

The place is packed!

The place is packed!

it sure is.


Is Marty a model for Mens Warehouse now or something? haha (your avatar)

Campbell is laying people out, out there today. Makes him far more intriguing as a FA.

Pang is alittle annoying.

Pang is alittle annoying.

yeah he is.

This just in: Gary Bettman is threating to kill himself if this game goes into OT at 1-1. He was quoted as saying, "Scoring is not up! It's going down! Can't we just put garbage cans in front of the net like they do in pond hockey?! I'm going to kill myself if Sidney Crosby doesn't score 3 goals in the next 16 minutes!!!!!!"

Good game eh!

Good game eh!

Yeah I'm loving it. It's definitely picked up since the first too now that the conditions calmed and everyone adjusted.

Yeah I'm loving it. It's definitely picked up since the first too now that the conditions calmed and everyone adjusted.Same game but with N.J involved is considerd boring.:shakehead

Same game but with N.J involved is considerd boring.:shakeheadOh yeah and with the Raggies its an excitng defencive system.:biglaugh:

Same game but with N.J involved is considerd boring.:shakehead

This isn't really the time nor the place to claim an inferiority complex.

this is cool, but it seems that it would be a better format for all-star festivities, not an important eastern conference matchup

I know the games up in Buffalo but, I thought this would be more a split crowd. Nice job Sabres fans.

This isn't really the time nor the place to claim an inferiority complex.
Its true though, if the Devils were involved in a game like this you would see 200 articles on how we somehow caused the lockout again.
I have been more than entertained though, awesome event.

this is cool, but it seems that it would be a better format for all-star festivities, not an important eastern conference matchupGreat Idea for an ALL-STAR game!!!:handclap:

Would like to see this game go into OT. 4 on 4 would probably be very exciting. They had about 1:30 of 4 on 4 time in the first and there was some good action.

This games got shootout written all over it.

Would like to see this game go into OT. 4 on 4 would probably be very exciting. They had about 1:30 of 4 on 4 time in the first and there was some good action.4 on 4 is always good.

We have the NHL 08 view going on right now.

4 on 4 is always good.

I'd still like to see the NHL go to 10 minute OT. I love watching the 4 on 4 and it increases the chances that the game won't go into the shootout.

This games got shootout written all over it.

Just how Bettman would want it.;)

Great Idea for an ALL-STAR game!!!:handclap:

having this as a ASG i just a waste of 70000+ peoples time.

if the game MATTERS then the fans will be into it and people will tune in.

ASGs dont matter.

i think the Gold Medal Game of the 2010 Olympics should be held outdoors.

but thats just me

Game is under caution again.

This is stupid. I hope they never do this again. It's a gimmick. The game itself is like watching paint dry.

A hooking call with less than 3 seconds left in regulation? Oh snap! In a span of 59 minutes, Colby Armstrong may go from productive to reductive!

Oh snaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap.

This is stupid. I hope they never do this again. It's a gimmick. The game itself is like watching paint dry.This is getting lame Im watching the Caps Sens on center ice.

its a good call if you ask me.

an obvious hook.

This is stupid. I hope they never do this again. It's a gimmick. The game itself is like watching paint dry.

There's plenty of other games on to suit your fancies then.

wow two shorty's in the Ottawa game....I wish I could see that right now

edit: actually it seems like the box score is screwed up and it's 4 on 4...anyone watching?

of course it had to be crosby..

wow two shorty's in the Ottawa game....I wish I could see that right now

edit: actually it seems like the box score is screwed up and it's 4 on 4...anyone watching?I am.:D

of course it had to be crosby..

hahaha yeah and you could hear him go wooooooooooooooooooooo

phhht - Buffalo totally outplayed them and loses in a shootout.

blah.

Too many problems with the ice. I don't mind weather stoppages to clean off the snow and such but they had to repair that big chunk 4 times and 2 others making it like 12 stoppages between ice cleanings and ice repairs for a game lasting nearly 3 1/2 hours. They need to work on that issue before doing this again in a real game.

I like the idea for the all-star game doing this format though.

phhht - Buffalo totally outplayed them and loses in a shootout.

blah.

Maybe if Buffalo didn't run into the Ty Conklin Wall, they would be able to finish on many of their chances. Buffalo didn't make the most of the chances they had (remind you of any other team?) and they ultimately paid for it in a direct shootout.

phhht - Buffalo totally outplayed them and loses in a shootout.

blah.

Too many problems with the ice. I don't mind weather stoppages to clean off the snow and such but they had to repair that big chunk 4 times and 2 others making it like 12 stoppages between ice cleanings and ice repairs for a game lasting nearly 3 1/2 hours. They need to work on that issue before doing this again in a real game.

I like the idea for the all-star game doing this format though.

The ice was bad as a result of the snow. There were alot of stoppages but that was to be expected. In the end, the NHL won. Game was close, intense, got into a shootout, and their poster boy, Crosby was the hero.

phhht - Buffalo totally outplayed them and loses in a shootout.

blah.

Too many problems with the ice. I don't mind weather stoppages to clean off the snow and such but they had to repair that big chunk 4 times and 2 others making it like 12 stoppages between ice cleanings and ice repairs for a game lasting nearly 3 1/2 hours. They need to work on that issue before doing this again in a real game.

I like the idea for the all-star game doing this format though.Exactly I just had a friend call and tell me how great it was. My reaction blah.

Dammit....Pittsburgh won, now they're only 1 point behind us.

This was a game the Penguins didn't deserve to win. They were horrible...the game itself was one of the worst things I've watched in my life.

I thought the game as an event was absolutely great. Made even better by the snow, IMO. I'd like to see them do it again.

Anyone else think that Crosby looks like
http://hfboards.com/imagehosting/36681477aba487a4f7.jpg

its a terrible call if you ask me.

an obvious dive.

Fixed.

Fixed.

yeah, that Crosby...

I thoguht it was cool to watch, so did my two non-hockey-fan friends who watched with me, and I'm betting that's part of the strategy.

Just got back from the game a little while ago, holy crap was it amazing. The atmosphere was electric. We were out tailgating at 9. The really patriotic ceremony was great, the Blackhawks flew literally over my head. The light snow was a really nice touch. Kind of lame they had to stop every 5 minutes to clean the ice, but It was worth it.

All in all it was a real weak game but an amazing experience.

Steve Cangialosi @ Game On (http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/2008/01/elias-injury-fo.html#comments):
Head Coach Brent Sutter said he thoroughly enjoyed watching New Year's Day's Winter Classic, a Pittsburgh 2-1 shootout victory over Buffalo. The Sutter family, of course, was raised in bitterly cold Viking, Alberta.

When I asked him how cold it would have to be for he and his brothers to stay off the outdoor ice in their younger years, he replied: "It could be 80 degrees below (zero), mom and dad just wanted us out of the house."

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/

The outdoor game between Buffalo and Pittsburgh on Tuesday afternoon drew an overnight television rating of 2.6 with a five share on NBC, the NHL's highest overnight rating since Feb. 3, 1996 for regional coverage on FOX (3.0 rating/7 share). The overnight rating also surpassed Wayne Gretzky's final game on April 18, 1999 (2.5 rating/6 share).

So, you can bet on the NHL doing this again.

Understandably, Buffalo was the highest rated metered market with a 38.2 rating and 58 share and Pittsburgh (17.7/30). Interestingly, the New York/New Jersey area was not in the top 10.

Top Ten Metered Markets (numbers provided by NHL)

1. Buffalo 38.2/58
2. Pittsburgh 17.7/30
3. Minneapolis 5.1/11
4. Denver 3.7/7
T5. Providence 3.5/7
T5. Las Vegas 3.5/6
7. St. Louis 3.3/5
8. Boston 3.2/6
9. Sacramento 2.9/6
T10. Richmond 2.8/5
T10. Hartford 2.8/5

I found it to be really cool with all the snow and what a great crowd. But, the game was a bit long due to all the ice repairs and you could see all the problems the players had with handling the puck. But, once or twice a year wouldn't be a bad thing.

I found it to be really cool with all the snow and what a great crowd. But, the game was a bit long due to all the ice repairs and you could see all the problems the players had with handling the puck. But, once or twice a year wouldn't be a bad thing.

they should also consider maybe doing it in a dome. I mean I HATE domes when it comes to football, but still...putting it in the one in Toronto could be HUGE and the attendance would be sky high. I mean the weather yesterday was an added bonus, I thought, but at least with a dome you could hopefully control the ice better. Plus you wouldn't have to split periods because of wind conditions to make it fair.

they should also consider maybe doing it in a dome. I mean I HATE domes when it comes to football, but still...putting it in the one in Toronto could be HUGE and the attendance would be sky high. I mean the weather yesterday was an added bonus, I thought, but at least with a dome you could hopefully control the ice better. Plus you wouldn't have to split periods because of wind conditions to make it fair.

Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of an outdoor game?

Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of an outdoor game?

It does the defeat the purpose, but if the leafs make the playoffs, they could probably fill the Sky-Dome for evey game they played there. Not that they need the money, but I'm sure the share holders would love the idea.

Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of an outdoor game?

but isn't an OUTDOOR game just a gimmick to get 70k+ to show up to a hockey game? It's all about the gimmick, not what's actually happening.

Gimmick or not i think it's great and would LOVE to experience it first hand.. I don't know why so many are against it if the players love it, fans love it, and is even being talked about by non hockey fans

Gimmick or not i think it's great and would LOVE to experience it first hand.. I don't know why so many are against it if the players love it, fans love it, and is even being talked about by non hockey fans

I have nothing against it, but just to play Devils advocate here, even if players weren't completely satisfied with it or the idea of it, do you really think they're going to publicly state that?

I have nothing against it, but just to play Devils advocate here, even if players weren't completely satisfied with it or the idea of it, do you really think they're going to publicly state that?

I don't think they'd come out and say it directly but could beat around the bush in a way.. Dropping hints or clues.. Everyone keeps raving about the atmosphere it brings.. The play might not be the best because of the snow piles but it didn't seem to bother many

I thought it was a great game, and great for hockey. My Uncle was a hockey fan for a long time, and over the last 10 years has slowly fell out of it, till the point he's at now which is basically not a fan at all. He came over during the end of the game, and was getting really into it.

To me there are no negatives about this game. The NHL needs to play as many as they can, it's just a great atmosphere. Why not play the all-star game outdoors every year? Showcase the stars of the game on a bigger stage. Play a few in Canada. Boston, Detroit, New York, Chicago are all places where you can get these games going and sell them out fairly easily this time of year.

I sincerely hope the NHL realizes how good this is for the league. As much as I hate those 2, Mike Wilbon on PTI even said it was great, going as far as to say "they should play one every sunday, and have it be the game of the week." Tim Cowlishaw on around the horn even mentioned a Devils vs. Rangers game at Yankee Stadium being one that would sell-out easily.

I heard a number of non-hockey fans today mention they tuned into the game and all thought it was great. Just that is a reason for the NHL to try not to drop the ball and lose potential new fans. Do this once a year and maybe those same people tune in next year. Two years in a row and maybe they'll end up checking out non-outdoor games and become fans.

I heard a number of non-hockey fans today mention they tuned into the game and all thought it was great. Just that is a reason for the NHL to try not to drop the ball and lose potential new fans. Do this once a year and maybe those same people tune in next year. Two years in a row and maybe they'll end up checking out non-outdoor games and become fans.

Although it is highly unlikely to actually happen, they should do one in a non-hockey city that we could potentially bring a team to. I've been a big advocate for a team in Seattle, and if we could spread out there it would really draw in a lot more fans. Seahawks (or as I call them, Chickenhawks) fans are some of the loudest and passionate in the NFL. Doing an outdoor game there would be a great idea, I think. Bring down Vancouver since I'm sure plenty of fans across the border would be willing to make the drive.

It's unlikely to happen, but I really think Seattle is a city that has been overlooked for the sport and it could really be great out there.

They clearly did it in Buffalo because they know Buffalo could fill that stadium with its hockey fans. So I guess you're taking a chance in a non-market, but it could really pay off if it's a hit.