NHL

[donkeyknob]

whats the deal with the NHL? why was it abandonded, what was the solution to revive the competition, and how has it affected the sport?

[onewecallgod]

for one, almost no one watches pro hockey. its dead.

it wasnt exactly abandoned, just the players union couldnt get a decent contract with the teams and stuff, so they went on strike and the season was cancelled. pretty much it was bastard greedy asses to blame, not that i cared much, hockey sucks the big one to me anyways.

[donkeyknob]

i had my suspicions that hockey was silly after the mighty ducks. not the movies, but the actual team. and then i attended a live game a few years ago while holidaying in america, and thought it was bullshit because all the in-game breaks (or team switching or whatever it is) were regulated by commercial breaks for TV coverage

baseketball strikes yet again

[onewecallgod]

all the in-game breaks (or team switching or whatever it is) were regulated by commercial breaks for TV coverage
thats american media for you

[donkeyknob]

is it like that for every sport? i used to occasionaly watch gridiron on TV and that didnt seem like it was media whored, but then again i never caught a live game

[hanzmoleman007]

I live in Canada where hockey is HUGE!! Almost everyone I meet knows tons of stats, goes to games( $100+ tickets for pro) and breaths hockey.
....I hate it and don't care that the NHL is back on for the new season.
It's the sport of asses!

[Deezbeez]

I personally can't wait until hockey starts back up.