Is it Hockey yet?

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Can you talk about some reasons why you believe it is hard to watch on TV? I always enjoyed it since 5th grade much to my anti-Islander chagrin!

Because it is hard to keep up and know where the puck is on TV. The cameras can't always keep up with the puck. You really have to rely on your play by play announcer. Fortunately there are some really good ones in the New York area such as Sam Rosen ( though I hate the Rangers, Sam is one of the best ) , Howie Rose ( who is the Islanders great announcer ) and Mike Emrick ( who is the great voice of the New Jersey Devils and right now NBC as well ). Plus there are alot of people who really do not know the rules of the game. When I started watching hockey, I didn't understand off-sides. I didn't understand alot of the rules. But as I grew older, I started to understand the game. It is a fast-paced game. What people have to try to do is slow the game down in their heads to understand the rules. Like people say baseball is boring. It is because they don't understand the game. You notice people say things like " I don't like hockey ". You ask why and they really don't know why. It is because they don't take the time to understand the game.

 

[Ethical Edward]

Because it is hard to keep up and know where the puck is on TV. The cameras can't always keep up with the puck. You really have to rely on your play by play announcer. Fortunately there are some really good ones in the New York area such as Sam Rosen ( though I hate the Rangers, Sam is one of the best ) , Howie Rose ( who is the Islanders great announcer ) and Mike Emrick ( who is the great voice of the New Jersey Devils and right now NBC as well ). Plus there are alot of people who really do not know the rules of the game. When I started watching hockey, I didn't understand off-sides. I didn't understand alot of the rules. But as I grew older, I started to understand the game. It is a fast-paced game. What people have to try to do is slow the game down in their heads to understand the rules. Like people say baseball is boring. It is because they don't understand the game. You notice people say things like " I don't like hockey ". You ask why and they really don't know why. It is because they don't take the time to understand the game.

Yes makes sense. Although I cant always see the puck I always seem to know where it is for the reasons you said. And tell BikerBadBoy that the Rangers struggled at the end because Lundquist was having migranes due to teeth grinding while sleeping which he got the proper bite plate for (as I once did!) and is in full health...not to mention their rich minor league system. Yup! No more selling the future for the '80s Oiler team like in the late nineties! 🙂

 

[Angel_2]

So sad seeing the Stanley Cup leave the Sunshine State. I know you Bruin fans are aching to know that feeling. Um....Ranger fans too seeing how even with all that money your team spends on talent you barely make the playoffs and when you do you get bumped by the Devils. Ha! (Ranger hater).

Yo BikerBadBoy don't hate on the Rangers, we are going to have a great year and have a much better playoffs this year. We got a healthy JJ and Lundquist to boot. Plus with all our new players we are that much better, can you say the same for your team? I don't think so. Its all about the Rangers this year. 😎

Lets Go Rangers!!!!

 

[ticklingfeet4fu]

Yo BikerBadBoy don't hate on the Rangers, we are going to have a great year and have a much better playoffs this year. We got a healthy JJ and Lundquist to boot. Plus with all our new players we are that much better, can you say the same for your team? I don't think so. Its all about the Rangers this year. 😎

Lets Go Rangers!!!!

You still refuse to admit that the Devils will slam the playoff door in your face. I guess you will have to learn the hard way. 🙄

 

[Angel_2]

You still refuse to admit that the Devils will slam the playoff door in your face. I guess you will have to learn the hard way. 🙄

I don't know that for sure, yes last season your team beat the crap out of my team hands down. This season I am not so sure your team will beat us that easy should we play each other this season in the playoffs

 

[ThatPercussionGuy]

This may be the year the Red Wings fall to the middle of the regular season pack. Without Stevie Y and Brendan Shanahan, they'll need the youngsters to finally step up. I can't believe we signed Hasek again though.

Thanks for everything Stevie Y, one of the greatest captains in the history of hockey.