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Notre Dame to Hockey East
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sbkbghockey
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
Seems good for now... until Notre Dame becomes the Texas of Hockey East, than see how the New England teams like travel to Indiana while the Fighting Irish reap the benefits of a huge national TV contract.
While Indy is hockey isn't as glamorous as football I'm a bit surprised they joined Hockey East. They could have gone indy and played a schedule mostly consisting of Big10, Hockey East, and NCHC schools. also it's been mentioned a few times already here, but I do think Notre Dame will eventually become a Big10 school down the road (for hockey, football, and other sports)
Seems good for now... until Notre Dame becomes the Texas of Hockey East, than see how the New England teams like travel to Indiana while the Fighting Irish reap the benefits of a huge national TV contract.
While Indy is hockey isn't as glamorous as football I'm a bit surprised they joined Hockey East. They could have gone indy and played a schedule mostly consisting of Big10, Hockey East, and NCHC schools. also it's been mentioned a few times already here, but I do think Notre Dame will eventually become a Big10 school down the road (for hockey, football, and other sports)
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
I would like to point out that ND's super t3h aw3som3z contract with NBC in football has done nothing for the talent on the field over the last several years.
I would like to point out that ND's super t3h aw3som3z contract with NBC in football has done nothing for the talent on the field over the last several years.
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Priceless
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
I expect they'll pick up the Hockey East tournament, and their hockey crew is kinda familiar with the Garden...
Speaking of the tournament, one thing that has not yet been addressed is the playoff format. Assuming we go to 12 teams, what are the odds we use the WCHA's Frozen Five format: 6 teams host, 6 teams go to Boston and top 2 teams get a bye into the semis? Or we go the ECAC route and 5-8 host 9-12 then the winners play at 1-4. The latter would be more popular with NBC because that would almost guarantee ND plays a home series. The former means an extra day and two more games in Boston.
I expect they'll pick up the Hockey East tournament, and their hockey crew is kinda familiar with the Garden...
Speaking of the tournament, one thing that has not yet been addressed is the playoff format. Assuming we go to 12 teams, what are the odds we use the WCHA's Frozen Five format: 6 teams host, 6 teams go to Boston and top 2 teams get a bye into the semis? Or we go the ECAC route and 5-8 host 9-12 then the winners play at 1-4. The latter would be more popular with NBC because that would almost guarantee ND plays a home series. The former means an extra day and two more games in Boston.
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
I'd also like to point out that anyone paying close attention to the football realignment insanity can tell you that ND would rather go to the ACC than the B1G.
Carry on.
I'd also like to point out that anyone paying close attention to the football realignment insanity can tell you that ND would rather go to the ACC than the B1G.
Carry on.
MUhawks628
Love & Honor
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
They've recruited superbly, just haven't had a coaching staff to develop that talent.
They've recruited superbly, just haven't had a coaching staff to develop that talent.
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
I haven't followed it closely, so what's the reasoning you've read? Same as what Craig said? I've never heard anything from ND even hinting at wanting to join any football conference.
I haven't followed it closely, so what's the reasoning you've read? Same as what Craig said? I've never heard anything from ND even hinting at wanting to join any football conference.
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
ND has expressed a preference for the ACC over the B1G, *IF* they do not stay independent.
F O F room fan
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10 was enough!
What's that in english?
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
To be fair, ND hasn't publicly expressed anything either way, they never tip their hand. That's based on rumors and unsourced reports. That said, I can see pros/cons of an ACC move for them, and do believe they may be seriously considering a conference move in the wake of all of this conference shuffling. I don't think they'd be making this HE move accompanied by a TV contract if they were at all seriously considering the Big 10+2.
To be fair, ND hasn't publicly expressed anything either way, they never tip their hand. That's based on rumors and unsourced reports. That said, I can see pros/cons of an ACC move for them, and do believe they may be seriously considering a conference move in the wake of all of this conference shuffling. I don't think they'd be making this HE move accompanied by a TV contract if they were at all seriously considering the Big 10+2.
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What HE rinks would even be able to accomodate NBC/Versus' equipment? They're not going to walk in with two cameras and two broadcasters. Of course, BC, BU, and ND can, UNH most likely, and probably UML and UMass - but I can't see them wanting to televise those teams. I can't see any of the other rinks being able to handle the number of camera angles NBCVS would inevitably want, as well as a proper broadcast booth, etc. So I'm guessing we see lots of BU, BC, ND, and UNH.
What HE rinks would even be able to accomodate NBC/Versus' equipment? They're not going to walk in with two cameras and two broadcasters. Of course, BC, BU, and ND can, UNH most likely, and probably UML and UMass - but I can't see them wanting to televise those teams. I can't see any of the other rinks being able to handle the number of camera angles NBCVS would inevitably want, as well as a proper broadcast booth, etc. So I'm guessing we see lots of BU, BC, ND, and UNH.
sbkbghockey
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
All the rinks should be capable of broadcasting. I'm guessing you're right and it doesn't matter. We'll be seeing lots of BU, BC, ND, and UNH. Just like NBC/Vs shows about 5-10 NHL teams on a regular basis, ESPN has it's favorite college football broadcasts (anything from the Big10 or SEC) , etc... I've heard over the past few months NBC/Vs. is closing in on deals with the conferences, that might give fans a broader range of games. If it's like the news said today and ND signed their own contract we'll see ND vs. HE schools and some NCHC/Big10 schools.
All the rinks should be capable of broadcasting. I'm guessing you're right and it doesn't matter. We'll be seeing lots of BU, BC, ND, and UNH. Just like NBC/Vs shows about 5-10 NHL teams on a regular basis, ESPN has it's favorite college football broadcasts (anything from the Big10 or SEC) , etc... I've heard over the past few months NBC/Vs. is closing in on deals with the conferences, that might give fans a broader range of games. If it's like the news said today and ND signed their own contract we'll see ND vs. HE schools and some NCHC/Big10 schools.
Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
Unless multiple TV networks are going to agree to co-broadcast games, I think something's got to give. CBS College Sports, NESN, and now NBC Sports Group are all vying for Hockey East games, and since I'm assuming they're going to want exclusivity on the games they broadcast, someone's going to end up without he prime BC, BU, UNH games. Either way, I think we'll be seeing a lot more of the less frequently televised Hockey East teams. Now, how much more is unclear, but if we keep all 3 deals I'm betting we see the non-UNH, BU, BC, ND at least 3 or 4 times, as opposed to the 1 or 2 times we see them now.
Unless multiple TV networks are going to agree to co-broadcast games, I think something's got to give. CBS College Sports, NESN, and now NBC Sports Group are all vying for Hockey East games, and since I'm assuming they're going to want exclusivity on the games they broadcast, someone's going to end up without he prime BC, BU, UNH games. Either way, I think we'll be seeing a lot more of the less frequently televised Hockey East teams. Now, how much more is unclear, but if we keep all 3 deals I'm betting we see the non-UNH, BU, BC, ND at least 3 or 4 times, as opposed to the 1 or 2 times we see them now.
jcarter7669
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
I would prefer to stick with the current format and just let the bottom 4 or bottom 3 miss the playoffs. With 4 teams out, it would put an even higher premium on every point. Obviously there already is, but it would be that much harder to make the playoffs.
I would prefer to stick with the current format and just let the bottom 4 or bottom 3 miss the playoffs. With 4 teams out, it would put an even higher premium on every point. Obviously there already is, but it would be that much harder to make the playoffs.
ClOuD 9
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
Bertagna has said in the past that he is a big fan of the Final Five format with a play in game, wouldn't be at all surprised to see them go that direction.
FlagDUDE08
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
That would be awful. I would think it more likely top 8 or top 10 make the playoffs. Why have your regular season not matter?
That would be awful. I would think it more likely top 8 or top 10 make the playoffs. Why have your regular season not matter?
Fighting Sioux 23
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
Also, with an unbalanced schedule (assuming they would have one with 11), the premium on some points would be different than others. It would be interesting to hear the complaining in particular locations if one school that played more bottom feeders edged out a school that played more top schools. With 12 teams, I would assume that there would be a balanced schedule, which renders this point moot.
This comment made me laugh a bit because all I typically hear from Easterners (minus a few specific fanbases) is that regular season titles don't really mean much as it is. It is solely about the Tournament.
Having all of the teams make the conference tournament is exciting, and allows for upsets and "miracle" runs to occur. It also gives the fans from those fanbases to rally around towards the end of the season. It doesn't render the regular season useless.
Also, with an unbalanced schedule (assuming they would have one with 11), the premium on some points would be different than others. It would be interesting to hear the complaining in particular locations if one school that played more bottom feeders edged out a school that played more top schools. With 12 teams, I would assume that there would be a balanced schedule, which renders this point moot.
This comment made me laugh a bit because all I typically hear from Easterners (minus a few specific fanbases) is that regular season titles don't really mean much as it is. It is solely about the Tournament.
Having all of the teams make the conference tournament is exciting, and allows for upsets and "miracle" runs to occur. It also gives the fans from those fanbases to rally around towards the end of the season. It doesn't render the regular season useless.
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The biggest thing preventing a final five style tournament is the Garden itself. Minneaoplis has several major arenas in town that compete against each other, NYC has three soon to be four, and Boston has only one. I'm not sure if HE would be able to reserve three days from the Garden every year.
The biggest thing preventing a final five style tournament is the Garden itself. Minneaoplis has several major arenas in town that compete against each other, NYC has three soon to be four, and Boston has only one. I'm not sure if HE would be able to reserve three days from the Garden every year.
FlagDUDE08
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Re: Notre Dame to Hockey East
Usually the "specific fanbases" are the ones that win regular season titles.
Having all of the teams in the conference tournament makes you wonder what the point of a 5 month regular season is, as all the regular season then does is determine where playoff games are held. At least when teams don't make the playoffs, you have something to play for in the regular season.
Usually the "specific fanbases" are the ones that win regular season titles.
Having all of the teams in the conference tournament makes you wonder what the point of a 5 month regular season is, as all the regular season then does is determine where playoff games are held. At least when teams don't make the playoffs, you have something to play for in the regular season.