Anyone except for Abelkader would have been acceptable. A Glendening goal would be the great redeemer. :colbert:
Jordu said:I like the retro brown goalie pads, too.
My fear is they over do it. 5 more outdoor games this year is a lot. They're going to have to get creative with teams and venues or else it will go stale.Jordu said:Another successful Winter Classic. One thing the NHL gets right.
scotian1 said:I still think USA has to go with Miller as number one.
Spacemans Bong said:I feel like NBC and the NHL are missing a big trick by not having the USA guys in person for this event.
Red-eye/morning flights and making the Classic the only game on the schedule would help that. On some level they know this, since they don't stick a kid with a Kessel or Howard sweater on the ice.ForceAtHome said:Many/most had games all over the country yesterday and tomorrow... Kesler is even playing later today.
And shots of Bobby Ryan and Keith Yandle as spots are filled and their names aren't called.Spacemans Bong said:I feel like NBC and the NHL are missing a big trick by not having the USA guys in person for this event.
mikeford said:Okay 3 things
First of all, last night the Islanders fans chanted DEEP DISH SUCKS at the Blackhawks.
Secondly they chanted USA USA USA after Okposo scored (him having been snubbed from Team USA)
Finally, Andy Greene scored to tie NJ 1-1 with the Blackhawks, continuing Team USA snub week
Fred in Lynn said:Sharp with another hat trick. Had to tie myself to the chair and throw my keys in the toilet to keep from taking that drive down the shore to Clarkie's house.
Greg29fan said:Is Ovechkin scoring 60 tainted at all if he finishes a -30?