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Post by easy on Feb 20, 2009 12:32:46 GMT -5
now settle down tubby.
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 13:56:47 GMT -5
Yeah, this story had been brewing since about 7:00 last night. La Presse broke a story today involving the Kostitsyn's and Roman Hamrlik's association with recently arrested Pasquale Mangiola. He was arrested for drug trafficking.
Man, the Canadiens just really blow right now. They suck enough right now - this certainly won't help.
Also, for those who said ESPN has no interest in hockey, there's a big rumor circulating that ESPN will look to broadcast a number of hockey games next season (including the Stanley Cup Finals). Aar, you heard anything about that?
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Post by aar on Feb 20, 2009 13:57:40 GMT -5
Yeah, this story had been brewing since about 7:00 last night. La Presse broke a story today involving the Kostitsyn's and Roman Hamrlik's association with recently arrested Pasquale Mangiola. He was arrested for drug trafficking. Man, the Canadiens just really blow right now. They suck enough right now - this certainly won't help. Also, for those who said ESPN has no interest in hockey, there's a big rumor circulating that ESPN will look to broadcast a number of hockey games next season (including the Stanley Cup Finals). Aar, you heard anything about that? Nothing and I doubt it happens
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Post by jahallstar on Feb 20, 2009 14:00:59 GMT -5
NHL is picking up popularity big time. It has never been bigger around the DC area in my lifetime.
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Post by easy on Feb 20, 2009 14:03:49 GMT -5
Every time there are Devils games.. the trains are packed on the ride home from work(as some of you may know the new Devils arena is in Newark, NJ).
Hockey has always been popular... it's just not "commercially popular" and probably won't be any time soon but it's always had a big following. My friend works for MSG and I've met some of the Rangers players even saw the Stanley Cup up close which was pretty sweet but I have no idea who half the fucking players were/are.
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Post by Sheryl Yoast on Feb 20, 2009 14:04:23 GMT -5
As long as Pacioretty doesn't get into trouble who cares.
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Post by Sheryl Yoast on Feb 20, 2009 14:05:02 GMT -5
I get so much shit for repping my Leafs hat in Buffalo.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 20, 2009 14:07:56 GMT -5
NHL is picking up popularity big time. It has never been bigger around the DC area in my lifetime. yeah, i hear the DC sports talk radio shows talking about hockey alot.
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 14:51:28 GMT -5
Hockey will make a commercial comeback soon enough. The game is flooded with young, exciting talent right now that will carry the league. Gary Bettman is an absolute tool but hopefully he can manage to get the game some more mainstream attention. The Winter Classic is a great publicity event and a really cool event.
The NHL needs to eventually get the hell out of markets like Carolina, Phoenix, and Nashville. They need ESPN to start broadcasting games again (which includes bringing back the godliness that was NHL2Night). Bettman needs to shoot himself.
Still, this league is exciting enough right now that it has the potential to make a major comeback. The young talent in the league right now is amazing and the game is just fun to watch.
Plus, hockey in HD is unreal.
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Post by Ebener 12 on Feb 20, 2009 14:56:07 GMT -5
I really hope ESPN doesn't waste TV time with hockey
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Post by aar on Feb 20, 2009 14:57:21 GMT -5
Well, DC does have the best player in the world right now in Ovechkin
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 14:57:43 GMT -5
I'd much rather watch a hockey game than a baseball game or an NBA regular season game.
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Post by easy on Feb 20, 2009 14:57:47 GMT -5
Well, DC does have the best player in the world right now in Ovechkin your friend over in Pittsburgh might disagree with you.
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 14:57:58 GMT -5
Well, DC does have the best player in the world right now in Ovechkin Mr. Malkin begs to differ!
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 14:58:14 GMT -5
Well, DC does have the best player in the world right now in Ovechkin your friend over in Pittsburgh might disagree with you. Thanks for reading my mind, haha.
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Post by easy on Feb 20, 2009 14:58:16 GMT -5
I'd much rather watch a hockey game than a baseball game or an NBA regular season game. and I agree slightly... depends on what NBA regular season game but yeah I'd watch Hockey over those two.
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Post by Ebener 12 on Feb 20, 2009 14:59:09 GMT -5
Well, DC does have the best player in the world right now in Ovechkin Mr. Malkin begs to differ! Let me guess.....someone from Pittsburgh?
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 15:00:18 GMT -5
I'd much rather watch a hockey game than a baseball game or an NBA regular season game. and I agree slightly... depends on what NBA regular season game but yeah I'd watch Hockey over those two. Yeah, big time games are an exception. Lakers/Celtics are always interesting. I watched the Warriors/Lakers the other night and it was actually really entertaining. However, NBA regular season is generally atrocious. I hate, absolutely fucking hate, that they play music in the middle of play. It seems so bush league. And baseball is just way to long. Plus, I'm a Pirates fan.
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 15:00:38 GMT -5
Mr. Malkin begs to differ! Let me guess.....someone from Pittsburgh? Maybe you should just exit the thread?
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Post by Play on Feb 20, 2009 15:00:59 GMT -5
LOL Eb
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Post by Ebener 12 on Feb 20, 2009 15:01:02 GMT -5
I will, but please tell me if I'm right
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 20, 2009 15:01:38 GMT -5
I will, but please tell me if I'm right Yeah, it is.
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Post by Ebener 12 on Feb 20, 2009 15:01:40 GMT -5
Haha am I right? I would look but I would regret wasting 30 seconds of my life on hockey. It's like a sin
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Post by Ebener 12 on Feb 20, 2009 15:02:05 GMT -5
I will, but please tell me if I'm right Yeah, it is. What a homo you are Maniac.
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Post by Play on Feb 20, 2009 15:02:20 GMT -5
blackhawks>>>penguins
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