Thread: Any Hockey Fans Out There????

You know... Panthers are due and if the Lightning can't pull it out (3 in a row is almost impossible post salary cap) I'll be behind them. But I predict it will either be Lightning or Panthers inll the final against Colorado.

I’ve been a Maple Leafs fan for as long as I can remember. That makes me al long-suffering incurable optimist. Maybe next year, or the year after, or …

Stavanger Oilers and Norway fan
Watching Norway playing GBR right now

I know David. As much as I, of course, wanted my team to win I felt for the Leafs. They have had such a long streak of disappointments in the post season even though they've played well in the regular season. That has to be tough as a team as well as a fan. They have nothing to be ashamed of in this case though. They played a heck of a series against the Lightning. It was a truly commendable effort.

Originally Posted by Otto

Stavanger Oilers and Norway fan
Watching Norway playing GBR right now

I've gotten some notifications about the IIHF games but haven't had a chance to watch any yet. I have been working or engrossed in the NHL playoffs but I want to catch some of those games. Sometimes I will watch KHL games on Hulu. It's interesting how different their games are from NHL games. As far as I can tell the rules are mostly if not all the same but the style of play is a little different. The NHL game seems more aggressive, more hitting and I don't think I have ever seen a fight in a KHL game. Of course I haven't watched that many. I think there's a beauty to the game.which the fighting and hitting interrupts. Also there don't seem to be as many penalties called as a result. That makes for more flow to the game and less interruptions.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I know David. As much as I, of course, wanted my team to win I felt for the Leafs. They have had such a long streak of disappointments in the post season even though they've played well in the regular season. That has to be tough as a team as well as a fan. They have nothing to be ashamed of in this case though. They played a heck of a series against the Lightning. It was a truly commendable effort.

I’m old enough that I remember the last time the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. I think the Toronto Star issued a special clay tablet reporting on the event.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I've gotten some notifications about the IIHF games but haven't had a chance to watch any yet. I have been working or engrossed in the NHL playoffs but I want to catch some of those games. Sometimes I will watch KHL games on Hulu. It's interesting how different their games are from NHL games. As far as I can tell the rules are mostly if not all the same but the style of play is a little different. The NHL game seems more aggressive, more hitting and I don't think I have ever seen a fight in a KHL game. Of course I haven't watched that many. I think there's a beauty to the game.which the fighting and hitting interrupts. Also there don't seem to be as many penalties called as a result. That makes for more flow to the game and less interruptions.

Yes, the NHL games are more aggressive as in hitting and that obviously causes delays as penalties are called. Overall, I'd say international hockey is a faster more graceful game than the NHL version. I guess which you prefer to watch depends on whether you want to go and see a fight or an actual hockey game. The ice rinks are different sizes too.

https://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.co...-size-diagram/

Bob

Originally Posted by DZEC

I’m old enough that I remember the last time the Leafs won the Stanley Cup.

Yea, you and me both.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, the NHL games are more aggressive as in hitting and that obviously causes delays as penalties are called. Overall, I'd say international hockey is a faster more graceful game than the NHL version. I guess which you prefer to watch depends on whether you want to go and see a fight or an actual hockey game. The ice rinks are different sizes too.

https://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.co...-size-diagram/

Bob

Toe to Toe, gloves off, teeth on the ice for me please.

Originally Posted by STF

Toe to Toe, gloves off, teeth on the ice for me please.

Each to their own. One thing for sure is that if people keep paying for that, through the nose at current ticket prices, you will continue to get that.

Bob