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[Fei]

Sabres are going to miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure how they can at this point. It's looking like a lost season. They need to go .500 in January. If that happens, they SHOULD be healthy in February. Provided no more major injuries.

 

[FOOTE]

Has anyone here been to these outdoor games? How easy (or difficult) is it to follow the game? It seems like no matter where you sit, you're going to be really far away from the ice.

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

Alumni game today! Might be stuck watching it on tv, but at least I can watch it.

Have a happy/safe New Year's, NHLgaf.

Leaving for the game now! No camera with me today so all I'll have is phone pics, but I'll be sure to get some better ones on Tuesday!

 

[MacAttack]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/shootoutstats.htm?season=20112012&team=&viewName=shootoutsGoalies

Just another stat dominated by future HOF goaltender Tim Thomas.

Happy New Year GAF! Don't do anything stupid.

 

[Fei]

Has anyone here been to these outdoor games? How easy (or difficult) is it to follow the game? It seems like no matter where you sit, you're going to be really far away from the ice.

I went to the Sabres outdoor, and it wasn't the best hockey to watch. We were in the endzone seats (football stadium) about 25 rows up. Viewing angles were pretty bad, but it wasn't impossible to follow.

That said, it was awesome to be there and I would go again given the chance.

 

[Alucard]

Engelland is back for the Pens this afternoon. I hope this means that Picard won't see any ice time.

 

[Quick]

I went to the Sabres outdoor, and it wasn't the best hockey to watch. We were in the endzone seats (football stadium) about 25 rows up. Viewing angles were pretty bad, but it wasn't impossible to follow.

That said, it was awesome to be there and I would go again given the chance.

I'd assume that football stadiums are slightly better than baseball stadiums because of how it's shaped?

Baseball stadiums seem awkward.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

I went to the Sabres outdoor, and it wasn't the best hockey to watch. We were in the endzone seats (football stadium) about 25 rows up. Viewing angles were pretty bad, but it wasn't impossible to follow.

That said, it was awesome to be there and I would go again given the chance.

I really hope Sabres get the nod for another winter classic with a 24/7 series to follow. I really need to know what this locker room is like on the inside...

 

[sefskillz]

I'd assume that football stadiums are slightly better than baseball stadiums because of how it's shaped?

Baseball stadiums seem awkward.

i went to the one in buffalo at the football stadium and the one in chicago at wrigley and far preferred the view at wrigley. only problem with a baseball stadium (maybe this is just specifically wrigley) is the restroom situation just isnt meant for intermissions.

 

[Red_Man]

Gonna miss the game for a New Years party tonight, and I don't really mind, going to be hard to give a shit unless they can start stringing 4-5 wins together.

 

[Stet]

The game is my New Years party. Have to see how the Leafs fare against the Jets in preparation for next week.

 

[Red_Man]

Oh and thank the fucking lord this is the last day I have this awful avatar, nothing but bad luck and karma.

 

[MacAttack]

Oh and thank the fucking lord this is the last day I have this awful avatar, nothing but bad luck and karma.

I bet Reimer feels the same way, it's been a rough month for the kid.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

To watch the Wings lose or to not watch the Wings lose, that is the question!

 

[MPW]

Gonna miss the game for a New Years party tonight, and I don't really mind, going to be hard to give a shit unless they can start stringing 4-5 wins together.

lol not happening

hopefully cammy and gionta are gone by trade deadline and gomez in the minors in the summer

 

[Red_Man]

lol not happening

hopefully cammy and gionta are gone by trade deadline and gomez in the minors in the summer

Yea I don't expect that to happen, but that's what it will take to get my hopes of playoffs up again, where we'd get bounced in the first round anyways they just need to actually tank and start over fresh next season.

 

[HadesGigas]

Nathan Gerbe might be back for Buffalo tonight, and they've called up TJ Brennan to replace Ehrhoff. They've got 4 defensemen in the lineup 24 years old or younger.

Hopefully Enroth starts in net tonight, as Lindy seems to be getting awfully close to that "we can't start the backup ever!" mindset again.

 

[Heretic]

Jiggy starting in net for the Avs tonight against the Ducks. His first game back to the Ponda Center since being traded for Blake and Toskala?

Welcome back, Giguere!!!

 

[Solo]

I plan to be drunk as fuck before the Habs lose. No game for me tonight.

 

[yankeehater]

I cant believe how big the crowd is for the alumni game. It is really cool hearing these huge ovations for all the players, Flyers and Rangers.

 

[C Jones]

Pens look like garbage in their own zone. Please wake up.

 

[Slurmer]

Parent is still better than Bryz

 

[yankeehater]

Parent is still better than Bryz

That breakaway stop was so awesome. All the goalies have played well so far. I am really kicking myself for not going today. My wife wanted to but I said no.

 

[Heretic]

I cant believe how big the crowd is for the alumni game. It is really cool hearing these huge ovations for all the players, Flyers and Rangers.

It really is. They're only making the winter classic even bigger! I love it. Fun game so far too.

 

[yankeehater]

John LeClair! Damn that looked just like old times.

 

[Zee-Row]

The Lightning are gonna debut a Phil Esposito statue outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum today which is pretty cool.

 

[Fei]

I really hope Sabres get the nod for another winter classic with a 24/7 series to follow. I really need to know what this locker room is like on the inside...

Yep, 24/7 and the alumni games are awesome additions since they started this. I'd be interested if our locker room hates Roy as much as I suspect they do.

 

[JABEE]

John LeClair! Damn that looked just like old times.

Yeah. Lindros blew by him.

 

[BigJonsson]

They all should be wearing helmets to set an example
A game with Kypreos and Lindros =/
Clearly the NHL doesn't care about concussions

 

[yankeehater]

Yeah. Lindros blew by him.

He looks like he could still play. If the NHL ever goes to no contact, The Big E could come back and put up decent numbers.

 

[Tabris]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

 

[yankeehater]

Flyers cut Bryz, sign LeForrest, win the cup.

 

[t0mp]

lol this game is actually really awesome to watch. I wouldn't say exciting but it just makes me smile.

 

[BigJonsson]

lol this game is actually really awesome to watch. I wouldn't say exciting but it just makes me smile.

Gretzky should be there

 

[delta25]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

dark days my friend, dark days......


But on the bright side we now have two reasons why Messier isn't worth the time, or was even worth the time to begin with, I think Linden would agree.


edit: damn you Tabris, and fuck you Keenan!!!!

The true leader of the Canucks

 

[C Jones]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

After this year you two will be tied!

 

[talisayNon]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

8D

 

[Manics]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

Best leader in sports, the Sedins should learn something.

 

[yankeehater]

Gretzky should be there

So true. I was really disappointed when he said no, especially after there was so much talk that he would do it.

 

[Slurmer]

So true. I was really disappointed when he said no, especially after there was so much talk that he would do it.

Isn't he still in a big fight with the NHL over money owed to him by the Coyotes?

 

[Alucard]

Come on, Pens.

 

[yankeehater]

Isn't he still in a big fight with the NHL over money owed to him by the Coyotes?

Yeah he is owed $9 million, but that isnt the league that is the Coyotes former owner Jerry Moyes. It seems silly to punish all hockey fans because some guy ripped him off. The league even tried to get them to go to mediation but it didnt seem to work.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

No game tonight for me either. Going to PVR it and watch it if I can avoid the score.

Happy New Years NHL-Gaf.

 

[C Jones]

Old man Kunitz!

 

[JABEE]

Yeah he is owed $9 million, but that isnt the league that is the Coyotes former owner Jerry Moyes. It seems silly to punish all hockey fans because some guy ripped him off. The league even tried to get them to go to mediation but it didnt seem to work.

The League owns the Coyotes.

 

[ZeroGravity]

#24 for Stamkos. He's unstoppable right now.

 

[BigJonsson]

24?

Kessel needs to pick up the pace



LOL LINDROS

 

[yankeehater]

The League owns the Coyotes.

Now, but did they for all the years that Gretzky was there? Maybe I was mis-reading the article though.

 

[Quick]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=457345

Might as well get started early.

 

[RC]

I hate mark messier so much. I'll never forgive him for screwing the Canucks twice.

I'm with you there. I hate Messier with a passion. Put Keenen on that list too.