BeerGuyJordan Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 hours ago, charger77 said: Why isn't the NHL brain trust doing everything in within its power to get every Edmonton vs Pittsburgh game as a national broadcast? I don't think they have any control over which games are broadcast. As I understand it, NBC has unilateral decision-making power. Quote Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 15 hours ago, charger77 said: Why isn't the NHL brain trust doing everything in within its power to get every Edmonton vs Pittsburgh game as a national broadcast? You're presuming that the NHL wants Edmonton on national broadcasts any more than NBC does. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 9 hours ago, the admiral said: You're presuming that the NHL wants Edmonton on national broadcasts any more than NBC does. I'd assume that it would be mutually beneficial to the NHL and NBC to get McDavid as much American exposure as possible, especially against Crosby. This is kind of Magic v. Bird moment for the NHL not seen since Gretzky/Lemeiux... #OITGDNHL? Quote PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 late arriving crowd in Sunrise last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohasbo Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, McCarthy said: late arriving crowd in Sunrise last night. They will more than likely be the next ones to move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 3 hours ago, charger77 said: I'd assume that it would be mutually beneficial to the NHL and NBC to get McDavid as much American exposure as possible, especially against Crosby. This is kind of Magic v. Bird moment for the NHL not seen since Gretzky/Lemeiux... #OITGDNHL? Nah, not really. The NHL has essentially given up on marketing players over teams. Remember that when they tried to push that really hard with Crosby and Ovechkin, everyone got really mad at them and said it wasn't working (it really wasn't) and that not only was it antithetical to the game of hockey, it wasn't done well because one or both of the guys was always hurt. At best, they're happy to supersaturate Canada with McDavid/Oilers coverage and give the American exposure to proven stateside draws (Blackhawks, Penguins, Sabres, Red Wings, Flyers, the Rangers but not really but don't tell them). At worst, they want to keep the Oilers in a state of benign neglect so that when everyone starts fretting over the US TV deal coming up for bids, perhaps some owners can nudge the Oilers into trading McDavid to, oh, let's say the L.A. Kings. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 44 minutes ago, the admiral said: everyone got really mad at them Lamoriello? Quote Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yeah probably but I was thinking more of NHL fans, who are never happy about anything. Bear in mind this was well before the rise of Twitter, #pleaselikemysport, and this perverse need to prostrate oneself before the NBA and talk about how much better the NBA is (it isn't). Everyone just sorta got annoyed by Crosby-Ovechkin hype back around 2008-2010. Now, if you suggest that maybe P.K. Subban cannot be marketed above everyone else, well, Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_YouKnowWhatThatMeans Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 My ears are burning. Quote 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 17 hours ago, tohasbo said: They will more than likely be the next ones to move A lot more goes into this than "Does a team have poor attendance" and "If yes, are they in a non-traditional market" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTConcepts Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 What the hell happened to Duchene? Traded in the middle of a game? Quote "You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 12:45 AM, ElwoodCuse said: A lot more goes into this than "Does a team have poor attendance" and "If yes, are they in a non-traditional market" Like the collective ego of the NHL Board of Governors and Gary Bettman. 2 Quote Insert Signature Here? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElwoodCuse Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 23 hours ago, DustDevil61 said: Like the collective ego of the NHL Board of Governors and Gary Bettman. Ego is absolutely not a factor. It begins and ends with money. Will someone give us money to stick around? We will until they stop. Is the well dry? We're out of here. Why do you think they are still in Glendale but abandoned Atlanta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Well, that's one way to try meeting the bottom line. https://deadspin.com/employees-accused-arizona-coyotes-of-union-busting-fai-1820491719? 1 Quote the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Jeezus, Andrew, if you've got a hard-on for union-busting and stiffing your employees on their wages, buy a newspaper, not a hockey team. 1 Quote On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Genius GM John Chayka boldly reimagines office budgeting: you can save lots of money for next year if you don't pay people! 1 Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Disrupting Labor Compensation Quote On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 20 hours ago, the admiral said: Genius GM John Chayka boldly reimagines office budgeting: you can save lots of money for next year if you don't pay people! Quote so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 https://apnews.com/58402a46bd564f45bbaca4f160654660/Rockets-owner-Fertitta-interested-in-NHL-team-in-Houston Quote New Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is interested in bringing an NHL team to Houston, a possibility that didn’t exist under the NBA team’s previous regime. Fertitta released a statement Thursday confirming interest in a hockey team in Houston. He recently met with league officials. “I’m very interested in the possibility of bringing the NHL to Houston, but it will have to be a deal that makes sense for my organization, the city, fans of the NHL throughout the region, and the NHL Board of Governors,” Fertitta said. “We are in the very early stage of evaluating what opportunities may exist but there is nothing definitive at this point in time. We are simply asking questions and exploring our options.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, dfwabel said: https://apnews.com/58402a46bd564f45bbaca4f160654660/Rockets-owner-Fertitta-interested-in-NHL-team-in-Houston New Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is interested in bringing an NHL team to Houston, a possibility that didn’t exist under the NBA team’s previous regime. Fertitta released a statement Thursday confirming interest in a hockey team in Houston. He recently met with league officials. “I’m very interested in the possibility of bringing the NHL to Houston, but it will have to be a deal that makes sense for my organization, the city, fans of the NHL throughout the region, and the NHL Board of Governors,” Fertitta said. “We are in the very early stage of evaluating what opportunities may exist but there is nothing definitive at this point in time. We are simply asking questions and exploring our options.” Q: How many Mayflower trucks do the Coyotes need? Q: Can we take the Tim Hortons equipment or do we have to buy our own fryers? Q: Is that Johnny Rockets owner going to chain himself to one of the vans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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