Because when Chicago hosted it wasn't at Illinois' stadium, it wasn't at BC's stadium when the Bruins hosted, etc. It makes perfect sense for the host team to play in their city, not 45 miles away. Granted 45 miles isn't that much of a distance, but still. The Winter Classic is supposed to be played in the city of the host, not in the biggest venue in the host team's state.
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Because when Chicago hosted it wasn't at Illinois' stadium, it wasn't at BC's stadium when the Bruins hosted, etc. It makes perfect sense for the host team to play in their city, not 45 miles away. Granted 45 miles isn't that much of a distance, but still. The Winter Classic is supposed to be played in the city of the host, not in the biggest venue in the host team's state.Boston Red Sox
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This is why the Leafs are involved. They better have measures in place to ensure Michiganers get first crack at the tickets, otherwise you're looking at 117,000+ Canadians in the stands. Filling the Big House to capacity will not be an issue.Originally posted by Thrash13Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.Originally posted by slickdtcDrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.Originally posted by Kipnis22yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your postComment
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Because when Chicago hosted it wasn't at Illinois' stadium, it wasn't at BC's stadium when the Bruins hosted, etc. It makes perfect sense for the host team to play in their city, not 45 miles away. Granted 45 miles isn't that much of a distance, but still. The Winter Classic is supposed to be played in the city of the host, not in the biggest venue in the host team's state.Comment
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They're talking about having two rinks going. One at the Big House and one at Comerica. Maybe the Comerica one will host all the lead up events (alumni game etc...) and the Big House will host the Classic.Comment
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Odd there hasn't been any talk of this. He pretty obviously got his forearm up on Krecji's head. One of the dirtier big hits this year imo.Comment
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I'll never understand the whole you make a big clean hit on the other teams star player and than you're expected to fight. It happened during last night's Kings/Stars game and I think it's silly. The whole visor/instigating a fight rule is also stupid.
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I'll never understand the whole you make a big clean hit on the other teams star player and than you're expected to fight. It happened during last night's Kings/Stars game and I think it's silly. The whole visor/instigating a fight rule is also stupid.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...154134793.htmlOriginally posted by Thrash13Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.Originally posted by slickdtcDrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.Originally posted by Kipnis22yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your postComment
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Carcillo (torn ACL) and DiPietro (DiPietro) both out for season. Insert jokes here.Originally posted by Thrash13Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.Originally posted by slickdtcDrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.Originally posted by Kipnis22yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your postComment
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The Islanders will be begging for some sort of amnesty clause in the new CBA. We all know 15 year contracts are stupid but even I didn't think it would be this bad.Comment
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If I were playing a drinking game based around the number of times the TSN guys mention Ryan Miller not being the same since the Lucic hit, I'd be blacked out right now.
Hockey coverage in Canada is at the point now where it's so 24/7 365 that way too much beating of the dead horse goes on.Comment
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Originally posted by Thrash13Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.Originally posted by slickdtcDrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.Originally posted by Kipnis22yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your postComment
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What's the scouting report on Luke Schenn? There's been rumors of the Flyers trading JVR for him.Comment
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I heard the most recent report was that there was no chance of this happening. So who knows.Comment
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