tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post1037791640971844897..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: Positive Signs From Rundblad in Loss To Caps... Plus Weekend NotesJeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-6987581711054140652011-10-16T20:59:46.618-04:002011-10-16T20:59:46.618-04:00The only thing that works against that theory is t...The only thing that works against that theory is that in 05-06 and 06-07, we had our most skilled teams in Sens history. Both those years the barn was full every night and the city was buzzing over the Sens.<br /><br />In the late 90s/early 2000s, we had a good team that wasn't as skilled and Bryden had to keep reminding us that the team would move unless we started buying more tickets.<br /><br />I think that every body likes different types of hockey and different types of players. Some like it tough, some like it skilled, some like a bit of everything. But, I think that 05-07 showed us that the "sweet spot" to fill the building is to have a highly entertaining, highly skilled team that wins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-6020057128097378752011-10-16T17:48:28.460-04:002011-10-16T17:48:28.460-04:00you're totally right about filatov. it's u...you're totally right about filatov. it's undeniable that this city hates creative or skilled players. case in point: jason spezza.<br /><br />i was at the home opener, and the 2nd most annoying thing the fans did behind booing gonchar was groaning loudly when spezza lost the puck. yeah, sometimes spezza loses the puck - how are they not used to that by now?<br /><br />i was also at the colorado game sitting next to 3 d-bags who went on and on about how much they 'hate' spezza.philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-9118085139059498782011-10-16T09:40:27.831-04:002011-10-16T09:40:27.831-04:00I have to disagree with that, When
fans of the NB...I have to disagree with that, When <br />fans of the NBA, MLB or NFL talk about improving their game it is only about improving the game. When hockey fans/pundits talk about improving the game it always begins and ends with "this aspect of the game is crap, its an outrage, etc." It creates so much negative buzz. When ESPN or any other sports non-hockey outlet covers it, what will they do other than cover the negativity related to an issue. Since they dont really have a stake in hockey, they won't get into the nuts and bolts "improving the game" part. And i don't blame them. <br />Then there's the cliche dissenting hockey writers like steve simmons and damien cox who wouldn't praise hockey at gunpoint. Writers like <br />them hold prominent position and spew out negativity on a daily basis. No one in their right mind craps all over their own sport like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-30142439937484690452011-10-16T00:11:08.051-04:002011-10-16T00:11:08.051-04:00Kudos to Cherry. It was a straight forward and cle...Kudos to Cherry. It was a straight forward and clear apology. It struck the right tone. It wasn't one of those half apologies. He basically said that he made a mistake and he's sorry. It seemed sincere. Time to move on.<br /><br />I have a different take as far as your point that "hockey is becoming like politics". I think this is the new world of fan engagement. The NHL should be thrilled that fans are so emotionally engaged that they follow the sport even outside game time.<br /><br />Look at hockey coverage ten years ago compared to today. It's not even close. The coverage on TV is nuts. We get games galore. We get shows that analyse galore. Then you have all the social media stuff. All these are avenues for people to express themselves.<br /><br />I agree with you in that the game is fantastic. But, I also think that the game will change little by little, forever. It'll change with the times, like everything else. If some changes make things worse, those changes will also change.<br /><br />Everything is always suppose to get better. Players train better. Arenas get better. The TV productions get better. And, the game will hopefully get better.<br /><br />With regards to the Brooks Laich comment, I think people weigh that comment against the words of players like Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau, who despite having lots of cash, seem to be in pretty rough shape and seem to be offering up their experiences for other peoples benefit.<br /><br />I have to defend the city of Ottawa against your comment that we don't like skilled players. I like skilled players, and the people I grew up playing hockey with, appreciate skilled players. I like skill in all sports. Go Nikita!<br /><br />As for putting Washington and Pitt in the same division for the Crosby/Ovechkin rivalry, why do you assume that both guys will always stay with their respective teams? Crosby is UFA at the end of next year. My early bet is that he lands with the bleu, blanc, et rouge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com