HellOnICE Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I think it's good to have these kind of events Winter Classic (although, i'd try to find a idfferent name for it) and the All Star game to break up the season a little bit. If the winter classic becomes a yearly thing, and I think it should..it'd be a good idea to have the classic on the Super Bowl Bye Week, or Xmas Day, or something like that....not sure New Years was the best option still. If that were the case, i think they should move the All Star game back just to before the stretch run of the season. I think a Feb 14 - All Star Game is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 As for the stoppages, yes they were lengthy at times and yes the flow was not great...but the atmosphere was top notch...loved the rink on the side where the kids were playing...awesome stuff! You want to know the effect of this game? I was watching Mike and Mike on TV this morning (I know, E$PN, I know)...but Mike Greenberg, who has been known to rip the NHL and put it down, talked about how he was going away from the Michigan / Florida game and left the hockey game on for long stretches of time and had some great things to say about it. How about that, a NHL game during the beloved, corporate destroyed college bowl season, and someone who is not a NHL fan was compelled to watch the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I got the part why they played the Canadian anthem; I still don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diablo Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I applaud the Buffalo fans and the Pens fans and the hockey fans who made the game. We should be lucky to have such a dedicated fanbase. I felt bad for Doc being outside the entire game but it sounded like he was having a terrific time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 That was a great event. They should do this every year and just forget about the all-star exhibition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsdude530 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The game got a 2.4 in the ratings. Thus doing better numbers than last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsdude530 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 It's also the highest rated NHL Regular Season game in 8 1/2 years, Gretzky's last game on FOX drew a 2.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 The game got a 2.4 in the ratings. Thus doing better numbers than last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsdude530 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sarcasm? Oh, and Game 5 did draw a 2.5, but still, all but 1 of the Stanley Cup broadcasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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