Is there any other kind of Saturday?
Looking forward to see how the Caps v. Pens shakes out. I will admit that I am not as down on Crosby as I have been in the past. Much of my dislike for Crosby has been in reaction to his being anointed the chosen one to save hockey by morons like Bettman and Don Cherry, and the obvious favoritism that has been bestowed upon him by the refs. I just have to scratch my head when the supposed experts parrot that either he, malkin or even ovechkin is the best player in the league. It is a kind of disinformation that is floated by the powers that be, to serve some marketing purpose. Of those 3, it is clear who the league wishes would rise to the occasion, simply because of his North American heritage. The other two are obviously Russian. Malkin can barely speak English and Ovechkin's only other fault in the league's eyes (other than being Russian) is that he doesn't happen to play for a team that might fold...at least not imminently.
Of course, with the Pens new stadium, that will supposedly all change, but with the crappy economy, is Pittsburgh capable of supporting an NHL team?
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Fire/Kill Gary Bettman
Read in this morning's LA Times that nearly TWICE as many people watched coverage of the NFL draft than watched the NHL playoff coverage last weekend (804,000 viewers vs 442,000 viewers).
I can't believe how dull NFL draft coverage is, and wondered why anyone would want to attend or go watch all day in a bar, as I know people do. I sometimes follow along getting news updates (esp for first round), but basically prefer to see the results when it is all over, since watching the draft as it occurs is not much different than watching paint dry.
If the NHL can't outdraw the fucking NFL draft, then I think as punishment Bettman should be forced to watch the entirety of the NFL draft so perhaps he can get a clue. As it stands in this society, anyone who enjoys or watches hockey is deemed a loser or an idiot, even tho, as someone who is fairly obsessed with all sports, nothing beats playoff hockey. Certainly not meaningless baseball in April, or the boring NFL draft.
I can't believe how dull NFL draft coverage is, and wondered why anyone would want to attend or go watch all day in a bar, as I know people do. I sometimes follow along getting news updates (esp for first round), but basically prefer to see the results when it is all over, since watching the draft as it occurs is not much different than watching paint dry.
If the NHL can't outdraw the fucking NFL draft, then I think as punishment Bettman should be forced to watch the entirety of the NFL draft so perhaps he can get a clue. As it stands in this society, anyone who enjoys or watches hockey is deemed a loser or an idiot, even tho, as someone who is fairly obsessed with all sports, nothing beats playoff hockey. Certainly not meaningless baseball in April, or the boring NFL draft.
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