2017-18 NHL Playoffs—all welcome

[asta]

Where did I say anything about zeroing in on one player?

Some of our chants have been hilarious. My favourites were ‘sil-ver me-dal’ at Ryan Miller and the best by far was ‘le-mieux pool-boy’ at Sidney Crysby.

When season tickets for the Jets went on sale before their arrival, I believe it took six minutes to sell out..and there was 10K people on the waiting list.

I know there’s still 5-6 thousand still on the list and the renewal rate for tickets sits at around 98%

With all of that fan support I have to wonder how your team was moved to Arizona. I know your existing team, the original Atlanta Thrashers, did not have strong fan support and that resulted in a move. Something usually is going wrong for a city to lose its team.

 

[22Tink]

Yeah. Jets fans would never zero in on a player.

Oh wait. Yes they would.

I didn’t say other teams don’t, but I was specifically talking about the Preds. I don’t watch enough hockey to keep a tally on all the teams’ chants, I just follow the Canucks.
I’m not cheering for any particular team because the Canucks aren’t in it. I just said I’d like to see a Canadian team win.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Where did I say anything about zeroing in on one player?

Some of our chants have been hilarious. My favourites were ‘sil-ver me-dal’ at Ryan Miller and the best by far was ‘le-mieux pool-boy’ at Sidney Crysby.

When season tickets for the Jets went on sale before their arrival, I believe it took six minutes to sell out..and there was 10K people on the waiting list.

I know there’s still 5-6 thousand still on the list and the renewal rate for tickets sits at around 98%

You quoted a post and didn't rebut it. Further, you piled on with your they just developed a fan base comment, A comment that isn't accurate.

 

[bcla]

With all of that fan support I have to wonder how your team was moved to Arizona. I know your existing team, the original Atlanta Thrashers, did not have strong fan support and that resulted in a move. Something usually is going wrong for a city to lose its team.

I believe in Winnipeg the issue wasn't support, but money and the arena. The new arena has luxury suites and is reasonably modern.

 

[kimblebee]

I believe in Winnipeg the issue wasn't support, but money and the arena. The new arena has luxury suites and is reasonably modern.

You are spot on. THere were many reasons the team left but fan support wasn’t one of them.

 

[CdnCarrie]

You are spot on. THere were many reasons the team left but fan support wasn’t one of them.

The old barn was rarely sold out for regular season games. It was partly lack of fan support.

 

[NFLDERS]

Go Leafs Go!!!

Another beleafer here! I'm hoping the approaching ice storm doesn't interfere with our game viewing tonight.

GO LEAFS GO!

 

[bcla]

The old barn was rarely sold out for regular season games. It was partly lack of fan support.

They had decent attendance. I think the arena seated about 15K for hockey. Wasn't their last year where they were sold and basically everyone knew they were gone?

http://www.hockeydb.com/nhl-attendance/att_graph.php?tmi=9024

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I didn’t say other teams don’t, but I was specifically talking about the Preds. I don’t watch enough hockey to keep a tally on all the teams’ chants, I just follow the Canucks.
I’m not cheering for any particular team because the Canucks aren’t in it. I just said I’d like to see a Canadian team win.

A Canucks fan pointing the finger eh?

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/bertuzzi-cheered-at-charity-hockey-game-1.484588

 

[22Tink]

A Canucks fan pointing the finger eh?

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/bertuzzi-cheered-at-charity-hockey-game-1.484588

I’m not on here to bicker. I just made one comment about one game that happened the other day. I’m going to bow out of this one. You win.

 

[kimblebee]

I’m not on here to bicker. I just made one comment about one game that happened the other day. I’m going to bow out of this one. You win.

This is a playoff thread, stay and participate.

It’s unfortunate it’s been taken off course but let’s get it back in the right direction.

The Jets travelled to Minnesota today but because of the blizzard we’re rerouted to Duluth. I read it’s about a three hour drive but with the weather it’s going to be closer to eight hours.

The Jets are so good that they brought the whiteout with them LOL

At yesterday’s game, the noise level got up to 113 dB.


Good luck today to the Avalanche and Toronto.

 

[RedAngie]

They had decent attendance. I think the arena seated about 15K for hockey. Wasn't their last year where they were sold and basically everyone knew they were gone?

http://www.hockeydb.com/nhl-attendance/att_graph.php?tmi=9024

Interesting link. I have to study it more closely, but at first glance it's interesting how attendance figures have fluctuated for various teams over the years. Pittsburgh before and after Mario Lemieux, for example.

I think the only four teams that have had 95%+ capacity attendance since I've been watching NHL hockey (1972) are Montreal, Toronto, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia. Every other team has had some problems years.

 

[Marchand63]

Another beleafer here! I'm hoping the approaching ice storm doesn't interfere with our game viewing tonight.

GO LEAFS GO!

Yes feel free to go anytime. Kisses

 

[Disneylover99]

Another beleafer here! I'm hoping the approaching ice storm doesn't interfere with our game viewing tonight.

GO LEAFS GO!

I know. Right? So far we haven't lost power, but it's brutal out there!

 

[NFLDERS]

Yes feel free to go anytime. Kisses

Pfft!

 

[bcla]

Interesting link. I have to study it more closely, but at first glance it's interesting how attendance figures have fluctuated for various teams over the years. Pittsburgh before and after Mario Lemieux, for example.

I think the only four teams that have had 95%+ capacity attendance since I've been watching NHL hockey (1972) are Montreal, Toronto, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia. Every other team has had some problems years.

Attendance isn't necessarily everything. There's also revenue, where a new place with lots of amenities can command higher ticket prices. And luxury suites of course as well as a place where there might be more ad revenue and corporate ticket sales. I've been to a few games in San Jose and find the building feels as modern as it didn't in the 90s. However, the Sharks have been giving hints that they wanted a new arena for years to be more competitive. There were rumors about perhaps moving to San Francisco, although that would be in an arena with sightlines meant for basketball. It might end up a mess like Barclays Center for hockey.

Also - isn't one sore spot revenue sharing? The TV revenues from Canadian broadcasts supposedly subsidizes a lot of the American teams with lower TV revenue.

 

[CdnCarrie]

They had decent attendance. I think the arena seated about 15K for hockey. Wasn't their last year where they were sold and basically everyone knew they were gone?

http://www.hockeydb.com/nhl-attendance/att_graph.php?tmi=9024

Yes they did one lame duck horrible season when we knew they were leaving.
Use to be able to buy $5 tickets at 7-11 on game day for the rowdy zone. Nothing like now.

 

[Marchand63]

Oh c'mon Komarov said he kinda like it

 

[Marchand63]

Marchand is just so punchable, dirtiest, scum bag player in the league. Cheap shots people left and right, like that cross check to the face late in the season. He actually licked Komerov's face last night, and apparently he kissed him earlier in the season.

Hopefully the Leafs can play a smarter game Saturday night, you aren't going to compete if you spend a whole period short handed.

Yeah Kandri is so innocent. 3 games. stupid. Kisses.

 

[Klayfish]

It is playoff heaven here in Boston. Bruins & Celtics

Cruising with a jackets fan in 12 days, hopefully the Caps curse continues.

Have the Marchand, Bergeron, Chara & McAvoy jerseys ready to go.

Yes, and you'll trash talk until the Bruins get eliminated, then totally vanish. Kinda like what happened in the Super Bowl?

And no, I don't expect the Flyers to go far. Rooting for them, but realistically they don't seem ready to compete for the Cup yet.