Bay 2,003 Posted February 8, 2012 The National Hockey League will make a major announcement in Detroit on Thursday, Feb. 9. The press conference will take place at Comerica Park in Detroit, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET. It will be carried live on NHL Network and NHL.com. The event will continue at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. NHL.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted February 8, 2012 Probably the realignment thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted February 8, 2012 It could be that the Coyotes are moving to Seattle... http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/rumours+brewing+Seattle/6118043/story.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted February 8, 2012 Hmm,I wonder... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted February 8, 2012 Probably the realignment thing... that's my bet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted February 8, 2012 Sounds to me like a Winter Classic announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted February 8, 2012 That's what the peckers on nhl.com are saying... lol major announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted February 8, 2012 The press conference will take place at Comerica Park in Detroit I guess that's where the Winter Classic is next year...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted February 8, 2012 I guess that's where the Winter Classic is next year...? Detroit or Ann Arbor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted February 9, 2012 Sounds to me like a Winter Classic announcement. looks like you nailed it DETROIT -- The NHL's Winter Classic has grown bigger each season of its five-year existence. It's only fitting that the next stop for the Jan. 1 outdoor game will be at Michigan Stadium, known by many as "The Big House." NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday morning the 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic -- between Original Six rivals Detroit and Toronto -- will be played at the home of the University of Michigan's football team in Ann Arbor. Continue Reading Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) LOL at the NHL Winter Classic. Here are my legit reasons why I don't like it too much. -It's nothing more than a money maker. -The players don't get paid extra for the game. -It's nothing more than a dressed up regular season contest that sometimes draws more ratings than the Stanley Cup Final (it's true, I looked it up.) -You run the risk of having star players get hurt on crappy ice. Edited February 10, 2012 by BigBen07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted May 21, 2012 LOL at the NHL Winter Classic. Here are my legit reasons why I don't like it too much. -It's nothing more than a money maker. -The players don't get paid extra for the game. -It's nothing more than a dressed up regular season contest that sometimes draws more ratings than the Stanley Cup Final (it's true, I looked it up.) -You run the risk of having star players get hurt on crappy ice. I'm late to reply, but.. - It's a business - Players get paid hundreds of thousands to millions and you think they should be paid extra for an outdoor game? - I believe the WC has only scored higher ratings than the SCF games that are on cable (a la Versus). - Never been an injury due to bad ice in the Winter Classic. Besides, there's awful ice in many arenas throughout the NHL. Really don't see how the Winter Classic is anything but a positive. It generates a good amount of interest in the NHL, and teams love to participate in it. Having 1 regular season game outdoors on New Year's Day just seems like fun to me lol. No need to be such a buzzkill, Ben. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) I'm late to reply, but.. - It's a business - Players get paid hundreds of thousands to millions and you think they should be paid extra for an outdoor game? - I believe the WC has only scored higher ratings than the SCF games that are on cable (a la Versus). - Never been an injury due to bad ice in the Winter Classic. Besides, there's awful ice in many arenas throughout the NHL. Really don't see how the Winter Classic is anything but a positive. It generates a good amount of interest in the NHL, and teams love to participate in it. Having 1 regular season game outdoors on New Year's Day just seems like fun to me lol. No need to be such a buzzkill, Ben. Yeah, come back to me about this next season. /no troll Edited May 23, 2012 by BigBen07 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted May 23, 2012 Yeah, come back to me about this next season. /no troll There's been about 7 or 8 NHL outdoor games total (including one held in Las Vegas in the 90's), and there's never been any controversy over any of the games. Why will next year be any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted May 23, 2012 There's been about 7 or 8 NHL outdoor games total (including one held in Las Vegas in the 90's), and there's never been any controversy over any of the games. Why will next year be any different? Should have clarified: I'm more into the playoffs right now, that's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
