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Ahhhh, it's nice to have a half-way competent goalie for a change. I thought Dubnyk was going to turn the page this year, but all he did was prove that he is forever a backup.

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If the NHL was really committed to helping hockey work in some of the smaller or less traditional hockey markets they'd put those teams in a stadium game. :rolleyes

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exactly :thumbsup

maybe the arizona coyotes will get a game in the desert

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Well, it was a great experience and we stayed warmer than expected but not getting the win put a damper on things

- Ice seemed real bad. Isles seemed to be skating in mud. The outdoor games seem "faster" on TV. Pucks were bouncing all over. I learned quick fancy wasn't gonna work. Rangers maybe had a slight advantage in that they played Sunday but only slight. No excuses. We had chances and Nabby played well. PP just couldn't get one. Rangers responding quickly to tie game was biggest moment of game.

- got down there around 4 and pre-gamed by bar hopping around the Stadium. Went in around 6 or so. Grabbed some more warm food and then found "our seats" in the bleachers. Well the opening in the back of the bleachers had the wind whipping in and it was the coldest part of the park (except upper deck, of course, I guess). So went spent a total of 5 minutes at our seats. We knew we'd be standing all game so we moved to stand behind seats behind where Isles shot each period for better sight lines and to be warmer. Had those little hotties warm packs jammed in everywhere. I was layered just right. More cold this morning than all of last night except for my hands.

-by going around the stadium all over, we interacted with a bunch of fans from each team and I only yelled at one Ranger fan so I was proud of myself. And he had an Avery jersey on so it was probably justified.

-hot chocolates were 12 bucks and beers were 10. souvenir cup or not, that's a little ridiculous. Merchandise was crazy expensive. Concessions were packed all night as they were right behind where we were. Assuming Yankees got part of that gate, I think they paid for Tanaka with these 2 NHL games.

All in all, I'm glad I could I went to the first outdoor game. When they started these, I said I would always go if they had one at Yankee Stadium with the Islanders.

Decisions will need to be made soon. I assume AMac will traded next month, though I think they will keep Vanek in hopes of still signing him. I can't imagine they traded for him without an intention of going hard at resigning him with a market offer.

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Coyotes and Jackets in Phoenix next year for you.

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the players were saying last night the ice was actually better than on Sunday, but a lot of bouncing pucks for sure, especially in the beginning.

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:lol jackets @ yotes in the desert. that would draw quite an audience.

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there would be more actual coyotes there than human fans

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jackets vs the hawks in soldier, the pens in heinz, the wings in the big house or the rangers in yankee stadium would have been a success and would have really helped out a team like CBJ.

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i think something new, like jackets v canes in charlotte would be cool

or something like winnipeg v buffalo at ralph wilson (even though buff already got one at home, you can't play outdoor in winnipeg)

i just think they could really get creative

i'm still pushing for penguins v. flyers at beaver stadium

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#1 - Totally justified.

#2 - W.T.F?!?!

For 2016 Winnipeg has all been all but guaranteed they are hosting a Heritage Classic.





Indications point to 4 outdoor games next year. I'm good with that number, and here is what I'd like to see them do on an annual basis;

1 X Winter Classic (the grand daddy)
1 X Stadium Series
1 X Heritage Classic (reserved for a Canadian team to host)
1 X All-Star Game (this allows for players to get another chance at experiancing the outdoor game, and in a much more relaxed setting)

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50,000 new yorkers trapped outside for 3 hours in 5 degree weather.

i would have charged $25 for hot chocolate

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well we already know the all-star game isn't going to be outside next year but i agree that's a good idea.

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a game in winnipeg in the middle of winter is stupid and could possibly put fans in danger

NHL bringing the dumb again

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those crazy canadians can handle the cold. they look at us and think we're like atlanta.

edit: they interviewed the ottawa play-by-play guy the other night between periods during the jackets game and he was like "yeah i heard a lot of people around town today complaining about the cold, it hasn't been over 0 in Ottowa in 2 months". :lol

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no doubt they can handle it, still a dumb move by the NHL

but i guess if they play at lambeau field in negative temps they can play in winnipeg

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I want the Flyers and Penguins to play in Happy Valley so badly. Would be insane

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They'll wait until March like they are doing in Vancouver this year. Average low in March is right around the freezing mark. Not dumb at all.

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This would make a great Winter Classic, or Stadium Series game imo.

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meh we'll see

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I think it would sell out very easily and with that many fans, it would be a huge event for the NHL

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Is the capacity more or less than the big house?

Edit: Looks like less, but the NHL didn't set the world record (we don't think) this year, so Beaver Stadium could give them another crack at it.

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As happy as I am for the Rangers, I fear I am already losing my interest in outdoor games. NHL is over doing it. Might as well just play all games out door and just have a 16 game season.

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Just a bit less, but Beaver Stadium could easily add seats to make it more

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Just because you are losing interest doesn't mean shit (no offense). I think they are fine now with how many games there are

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Ben Scrivens doesn't solve the Oilers problem of being perennially terrible.

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At worst, he's a step in the right direction. Now, if we can get some competent defense in front of him...

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And pray for better weather than Ann Arbor got. The reason they didn't hit the numbers was because they were counting scanned tickets. With the weather, some people weren't showing up until the 2nd period and they stopped scanning by then.

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Thank you, sir. :thumbsup
Underrated defensive boner of the night, just for you Sal: Calvin De Haan. As long as the kid can get a little stronger, he will be an awesome all-around defenseman. I'll spare the full report, but he's a great puck mover and plays really well in his own end. Add some strength and experience, and all of a sudden the loss of guys like AMac and others won't sting nearly as bad.

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just got some lower bowls for tonights game against the caps.

never seen ovi play in person.