Am I the only person here that is watching these damn Winter Olympics? - Page 2

Tom Sparks · 02-17-2014, 09:43 AM

Both teams still have the core guys that were there last time

If we had stamkos.. This wouldn't even be a discussion

Diode · 02-17-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Sparks

Both teams still have the core guys that were there last time

If we had stamkos.. This wouldn't even be a discussion

if your aunt had a dick she'd be your uncle.

US didn't go to OT with dirt people.

JUST SAYING.

Fart · 02-17-2014, 04:19 PM

Canada is barely in bye round lmao.

namix · 02-17-2014, 04:49 PM

the couples skating was a lot more impressive than i expected it to be.

I hadn't smoked in about 6 months, and did for the first time right before watching it, though.

namix · 02-17-2014, 04:50 PM

the USA vs. Russia hockey game was strong too

Fart · 02-19-2014, 10:23 PM

lmao russia gets bodied by Finland ?!

usa gold.

Diode · 02-19-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Sparks

Both teams still have the core guys that were there last time

If we had stamkos.. This wouldn't even be a discussion

you barely beat latvia.

just a head's up in case that thought left your mind at any point today.

Objective · 02-20-2014, 01:16 AM

So far, so good. Keep em' comin'!

Tom Sparks · 02-20-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

you barely beat latvia.

just a head's up in case that thought left your mind at any point today.

Hope u got a list of excuses for when u lose like u do with every team u root for

Diode · 02-20-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Sparks

Hope u got a list of excuses for when u lose like u do with every team u root for

Alias revealed.

Just C · 02-20-2014, 01:06 PM

Rookie game > All Star game.

Bosh hitting 2 from half court on the bounce was more entertaining than the All Star game.

Diode · 02-20-2014, 01:14 PM

nobody cares about the nba.

the nhl is outdrawing the nba right now. serious.

Just C · 02-20-2014, 01:20 PM

Really?

Considering the strikes in recent years I woulda thought that would have hurt interest heavily.

I think you're winding me up. I fuck with Hockey but I find that hard to believe.

Diode · 02-20-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Just C

Really?

Considering the strikes in recent years I woulda thought that would have hurt interest heavily.

I think you're winding me up. I fuck with Hockey but I find that hard to believe.

It did.

The NBA is just that awful right now.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...0461--nhl.html

Certain · 02-20-2014, 01:56 PM

The NBA's ratings destroy the NHL. In-game attendance is being driven to irrelevance.

Diode · 02-20-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Certain

The NBA's ratings destroy the NHL. In-game attendance is being driven to irrelevance.

The only reason this is the case is because ESPN hates hockey and it's relegated to one game/night on NBCSN which many households don't even get. NHL Network doesn't even carry games half the time and even less households get that.

This is all Bettman's fault after the 04-05 lockout, of course.

But if that hadn't happened I don't think it's a stretch to think things would be closer to even.

Just C · 02-20-2014, 02:06 PM

Over here in England you get atleast 2 NBA games a night thanks to BT sport.

ESPN have gone the College route showing tons of games a week.

College ball gets more play over here than NHL.

Diode · 02-20-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Just C

Over here in England you get atleast 2 NBA games a night thanks to BT sport.

ESPN have gone the College route showing tons of games a week.

College ball gets more play over here than NHL.

yeah. again, espn has had a vendetta ever since nbc won the contract.

Just C · 02-20-2014, 02:12 PM

Why a Vendetta though?

I woulda thought it would be a simple case of no network wanting to touch the NHL with a 10 foot barge pole considering the striking makes them a liability.

Who would want to sign a multi million contract with them when a broadcaster can't even rely on the league to see out a whole season.

Diode · 02-20-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Just C

Why a Vendetta though?

I woulda thought it would be a simple case of no network wanting to touch the NHL with a 10 foot barge pole considering the striking makes them a liability.

Who would want to sign a multi million contract with them when a broadcaster can't even rely on the league to see out a whole season.

The NBA has had the same issue as has MLB and NFL sooooo... ?

No, ESPN lost the bidding war to NBC and lost their shit over it. ESPN isn't used to not getting what they want.

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namix been that, done there. Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,260 Battle Record: 2-1 Accomplishments - OM HOF Rep Power: 85246652	the couples skating was a lot more impressive than i expected it to be. I hadn't smoked in about 6 months, and did for the first time right before watching it, though. __________________ well fed.

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Tom Sparks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 890 Rep Power: 0	Both teams still have the core guys that were there last time If we had stamkos.. This wouldn't even be a discussion

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Just C Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 769 Rep Power: 0	Rookie game > All Star game. Bosh hitting 2 from half court on the bounce was more entertaining than the All Star game.

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Just C Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 769 Rep Power: 0	Really? Considering the strikes in recent years I woulda thought that would have hurt interest heavily. I think you're winding me up. I fuck with Hockey but I find that hard to believe.

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Certain Mad fucking dangerous. Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 12,072 Battle Record: 40-19 Champed - AOWL Season 3 - Art of Writing League (2x) Rep Power: 85899402	The NBA's ratings destroy the NHL. In-game attendance is being driven to irrelevance. __________________ I'm just swinging swords strictly based on keyboards, unbalanced like elephants and ants on seesaws.

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Just C Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 769 Rep Power: 0	Over here in England you get atleast 2 NBA games a night thanks to BT sport. ESPN have gone the College route showing tons of games a week. College ball gets more play over here than NHL.

02-20-2014, 02:12 PM	#39
Just C Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 769 Rep Power: 0	Why a Vendetta though? I woulda thought it would be a simple case of no network wanting to touch the NHL with a 10 foot barge pole considering the striking makes them a liability. Who would want to sign a multi million contract with them when a broadcaster can't even rely on the league to see out a whole season.