BeerGuyJordan Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 All-in-all, I'd say it was middling. The fans seem pretty split, overall. Even Canadians, who you would think would be estatic to win, after no teams in the playoffs, seemed to have a lukewarm reaction. The League is probably going to put their own spin on it, to make it look like a resounding success, though. As far as NHL experiments go, on a scale of Guardians to 2016 All-Star Weekend, I'd give it a Raleigh: not entirely without merit, but it fell short of expectations and I don't think too many people (player or fan) would be sad to see it go. 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...
FGM13 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Pierre McGuire is the author of the worst call in hockey history. Gord: "CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" Pierre: "I can, because of the great play by Ryan Ellis at the point!" GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 3 hours ago, McCarthy said: Pang is Pierre, but less annoying and more insightful. I don't care where every single player in the NHL played junior or college hockey. Why is your first thought after a guy scores a playoff overtime winner to shout that he played for the Medicine Hat Tigers? That's really weird, right? I'll never forget Pierre crapping all over Gord Miller's attempt to make a moment at the World Juniors. "CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" "Well, actually, I can, because..." EDIT: dammit, that's what happens when you reply on page 2 of a 3-page thread ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Pierre McGuire is the author of the worst call in hockey history. Gord: "CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" Pierre: "I can, because of the great play by Ryan Ellis at the point!" GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 4 hours ago, BeerGuyJordan said: As far as NHL experiments go, on a scale of Guardians to 2016 All-Star Weekend Your scale goes from "awesome" to "awesomer"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Quote The Thrasher is capable of flying at 5 times the speed of sound. To achieve this feat the Thrasher has a titanium canopy that, when deployed surrounds his entire body encasing him in a futuristic looking Jet Plane. Whoops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 What always got me about that was that you so easily could have rounded up some DeviantArt people to design thirty discrete team-themed superheroes. Right now those same people are probably making NHL versions of the My Little Ponies and then beating off to them. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcarlson23 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 35 minutes ago, monkeypower said: Whoops... I always felt like Marvel and the NHL knew something we didn't... I mean you could call it a coincidence, but for two teams with completely different brandings, all you have to do is change the logo... "And those who know Your Name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalms 9:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 3 hours ago, chcarlson23 said: I always felt like Marvel and the NHL knew something we didn't... I mean you could call it a coincidence, but for two teams with completely different brandings, all you have to do is change the logo... With the timing, they may have been covering their bases. 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 October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 It's a coincidence: TNSE had to slap together a Jets identity like a kid writing a paper in study hall because nobody was very jazzed about promoting the Manitoba Moose. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I barely cared about the WCH while it was on. Not only because it was a fake tournament with fake "national" teams, but because it was in September. (As a fan I don't go into "hockey mode" until maybe a week before the actual NHL season starts.) In other words, the very reason why the league and team owners are pushing this over the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Welp, 4 goals looks like it was a success. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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