nhl lockout over

**DistrictCyclone** · 01-06-2013, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Clonehomer

They were locked out? Didn't notice.

I was wondering why TV has been more entertaining and less confusing lately.

**BigJCy** · 01-06-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by zwclones51

Who cares about regular season hockey. I will admit I did watch quite a bit of playoff hockey last year. That **** was exciting and the announcer made every play sound like it was incredible. I encourage you to watch a playoff game for yourself to see.

Agree playoff hockey kicks a**.

**jdoggivjc** · 01-06-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by HGPuck

One of the best parts about hockey, there are virtually no bandwagon fans. People either love it and follow it pretty closely, or they don't. Hockey's biggest problem is that it isn't a great TV sport, but it is probably my favorite sport to attend in person. I don't follow the NHL as closely as some other sports because I don't really have a favorite team. After the North Stars moved I really haven't had much passion for any NHL team besides hating Dallas.

I would say it's not a great TV sport for new/casual fans, and understandably so because the puck is hard to follow. For people that have been fans of the game longer, however, it's not as much of a problem because you know how the game works and it's easier to anticipate where a puck is and where it's going to go, which makes it easier to follow.

But yeah, definitely watching a few games in person helps you learn how to watch it on TV, because for whatever reason it's easier to follow in person.

**Chizit** · 01-06-2013, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by iahawkhunter

I actually don't mind watching it on TV. The lack of commercials (at least compared to other shows and sports) is great.

Playoff hockey is up there on my list of favorite TV. It's like march madness, and Mike Emrick is Gus Johnson.

**HGPuck** · 01-06-2013, 02:21 PM

You're right, less bandwagon fans is probably more accurate. And it also seems that way sometimes because passionate NHL fans tend to be a little less accepting of casual fans that is the case in some other sports.

Originally Posted by CyDude16

I don't know if I'd say there aren't any bandwagon fans. I've noticed an uptick in casual hockey fans the past few years especially due to the excitement of the playoffs. But the strike probably didn't help retaining those casual fans.

**stevefrench** · 01-06-2013, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by leroycyclone

Locals referred to the Chicagoland residents.

You crossed the line. You must not have lived in Chicago in the 80's or you would have known of the old adage. You must not have been a season ticket holder. You must not understand that CF is about sports, not about cheap shots. In hockey, they take cheap shots. I don't appreciate yours. Please refrain or find another site.

was born and raised in chicago before moving to iowa. you sir, obviously don't know what you're talking about when it comes to hockey or it's popularity in chicago. hence, the fact you were called an idiot.

**cowgirl836** · 01-06-2013, 02:24 PM

those stinkhead ruined my surprise Christmas gift to my husband with their lockout

I do rag on him for being a hockey fan, but I have to say it beats the **** out of watching baseball or golf. Those sports=naptime. Hockey does get better as you learn more and have someone to explain what the heck is going on.

**DistrictCyclone** · 01-06-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by HGPuck

One of the best parts about hockey, there are virtually no bandwagon fans. People either love it and follow it pretty closely, or they don't. Hockey's biggest problem is that it isn't a great TV sport, but it is probably my favorite sport to attend in person. I don't follow the NHL as closely as some other sports because I don't really have a favorite team. After the North Stars moved I really haven't had much passion for any NHL team besides hating Dallas.

I can't speak for hockey as a whole, but this definitely isn't true in the DC area; this place is chock full of bandwagon Capitols fans. A lot of that is probably due to DC's other pro sports teams being atrocious for the past 5 years, though.

**HGPuck** · 01-06-2013, 02:26 PM

I would agree with this. At least to the extent that its an even bigger problem for the casual fan. But as someone who grew up playing hockey, there is a bigger difference for me between going to a game and watching it on TV than in other sports (particularly football where watching on TV is not that far behind going to the game for me).

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

I would say it's not a great TV sport for new/casual fans, and understandably so because the puck is hard to follow. For people that have been fans of the game longer, however, it's not as much of a problem because you know how the game works and it's easier to anticipate where a puck is and where it's going to go, which makes it easier to follow.

But yeah, definitely watching a few games in person helps you learn how to watch it on TV, because for whatever reason it's easier to follow in person.

**DistrictCyclone** · 01-06-2013, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by cowgirl836

those stinkhead ruined my surprise Christmas gift to my husband with their lockout

I do rag on him for being a hockey fan, but I have to say it beats the **** out of watching baseball or golf. Those sports=naptime. Hockey does get better as you learn more and have someone to explain what the heck is going on.

**cowgirl836** · 01-06-2013, 02:29 PM

haha, I knew a few people would vehemently disagree but I stand by it. I have tried and tried to watch baseball and I just can't learn to care. It seems like it just takes so long for anything to happen.

**stevefrench** · 01-06-2013, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by cowgirl836

haha, I knew a few people would vehemently disagree but I stand by it. I have tried and tried to watch baseball and I just can't learn to care. It seems like it just takes so long for anything to happen.

because it does. a 4 1/2 hour broadcast with like 3 minutes of actual excitement mixed in there.

**cowgirl836** · 01-06-2013, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by stevefrench

because it does. a 4 1/2 hour broadcast with like 3 minutes of actual excitement mixed in there.

haha, yes! And I'm a big NASCAR fan, you think it'd be right up my alley! It's so bad that I'm actually glad the Cubs have (really) sucked the last few years so my husband doesn't watch anymore.

**ISUCubswin** · 01-06-2013, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by stevefrench

because it does. a 4 1/2 hour broadcast with like 3 minutes of actual excitement mixed in there.

I used to like you. Now I'm going to do everything I can to become a moderator and permaban you. Then I will retire from moderating and become a regular poster again.

**Chizit** · 01-06-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by peteypie

In other news, I am thinking of painting a room in my house. So for those of you who were missing out on the hockey entertainment, come over to my house and have some real fun watching it dry.

lol, please tell me you're not a baseball fan