View Poll Results: Who will win the Western Conference Finals?

canadiancreed · 05-19-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Daryl Shilling

Now, THAT is conspiracy-minded. heh

What choice does the NHL have? If they air the game in the late afternoon, then they compete against Nascar, which is a ratings giant. If they play the game at night, they compete against basketball and baseball. Even with NBA ratings down, they get more viewers than hockey does.

I don't think it's an effort to cook the books, so to speak, but really just an effort to maximize total viewership.

Daryl

Havign the games when they do, no fans will be watching, they'll be outside enjoying the good weather. The only thing the league will get with really early games is **** ratings, which it seems the fools are the helm are quite happy with.

The NHL has already proven that they can,. when providing a quality product (which some games in the playoffs might be a bit shaky for that requirement) that they can compete and beat the incumbents. This year's game in Buffalo anyone? They just ahve to have the balls (and a real television contract) to get the job done.

I wouldn't hold my breath of that happening soon.

**wingsnut19** · 05-19-2008, 11:31 PM

The Stars made a series out of it.

And Stars fans booing Lidstrom? Heh.

Badat · 05-20-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wingsnut19

The Stars made a series out of it.

And Stars fans booing Lidstrom? Heh.

Of course Fans of a team will always boo the most recognizable players on the opposing team.

**wingsnut19** · 05-20-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Badat

Of course Fans of a team will always boo the most recognizable players on the opposing team.

There are players that should never be booed, and Lidstrom is one of those. Sakic is another, as was Yzerman. I hope I am not the only one who believes this.

careyprice31 · 05-20-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wingsnut19

There are players that should never be booed, and Lidstrom is one of those. Sakic is another, as was Yzerman. I hope I am not the only one who believes this.

Youre not

I actually agree with you.

and i watched the whole game and I was like watch now, Nick wont touch that trophy even though his own capt Yzerman did

btw sure enough.......

anyway, cant wait for saturday.