Last year I started a thread for the Classic. Speculation about next venue, updates on weather most welcomed. I think the next one should be at Citifield or Metlife Staduim, Rangers vs. Devils. The Yankees got mad at NHL for not having the first classic at the new Yankee staduim and booked the staduim with college football for the forseeable future.
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Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
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Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
I don't think there's any way that the Rangers are in it 2 years in a row, and they sure as hell won't do 2 NY teams.
I think next year is Boston @ Detroit in Comerica Park. Boston and Detroit are 2 of the most marketable teams around right now. Their game earlier this year was a great matchup, and I could see the league wanting to showcase it.
The year after that I think we'll see something like LA @ NYR.
Anyways, my buddy has tickets to this game, got 'em for Christmas. He's sitting in the HoF club, which I can't believe. Amazing, amazing seats.
I don't think there's any way that the Rangers are in it 2 years in a row, and they sure as hell won't do 2 NY teams.
I think next year is Boston @ Detroit in Comerica Park. Boston and Detroit are 2 of the most marketable teams around right now. Their game earlier this year was a great matchup, and I could see the league wanting to showcase it.
The year after that I think we'll see something like LA @ NYR.
Anyways, my buddy has tickets to this game, got 'em for Christmas. He's sitting in the HoF club, which I can't believe. Amazing, amazing seats.
RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
From the looks of the forecast, wind is going to be a factor for the 1st time in this years game... Wonder how that will play out
From the looks of the forecast, wind is going to be a factor for the 1st time in this years game... Wonder how that will play out
jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
Oh, you mean for the PLAYERS.
I can't see wind really having much effect on the flight of a thrown D battery.From the looks of the forecast, wind is going to be a factor for the 1st time in this years game... Wonder how that will play out
Oh, you mean for the PLAYERS.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing
Customized for Her Pleasure
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
I suspect this is going to become a rotating event between Chi/Det/Bos/Phi/Pit/NYR with the occasional "other" team being thrown in. Obviously, the southern teams aren't able to host, but I'm not sure why Canadian teams are being left out. A Wild/Edmonton/Vancouver/Winnipeg Classic in any of those cities would be terrific. Heck, they could even have it on Lake Superior, making it a true Winter Classic.
I suspect this is going to become a rotating event between Chi/Det/Bos/Phi/Pit/NYR with the occasional "other" team being thrown in. Obviously, the southern teams aren't able to host, but I'm not sure why Canadian teams are being left out. A Wild/Edmonton/Vancouver/Winnipeg Classic in any of those cities would be terrific. Heck, they could even have it on Lake Superior, making it a true Winter Classic.
Spartanforlife4
Generic Catchy Message
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
Next year will be in Detroit, and I also think it'll be against the Bruins. NHL wants it at Michigan Stadium, Illitch wants it at Comerica. I'll go with Comerica. Not because I don't like Michigan, because Illitch does what Illitch wants.
I'd love to see the Leafs, but NBC/NHL have decided to just let Canada do their own thing with the Heritage Classic.
Next year will be in Detroit, and I also think it'll be against the Bruins. NHL wants it at Michigan Stadium, Illitch wants it at Comerica. I'll go with Comerica. Not because I don't like Michigan, because Illitch does what Illitch wants.
I'd love to see the Leafs, but NBC/NHL have decided to just let Canada do their own thing with the Heritage Classic.
First Time Long Time
Rebuilding
You aren't sure why the Canadian teams are being left out?
Really?
They're Canadian, that's why.
UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing
Customized for Her Pleasure
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
Your comprehension skills are deplorable. I'll break this down for the learning-impaired. I feel the Canadian NHL teams deserve to be included in this event, and feel the NHL is being short-sighted for leaving them out.
Do you get it now, Rabib?
Your comprehension skills are deplorable. I'll break this down for the learning-impaired. I feel the Canadian NHL teams deserve to be included in this event, and feel the NHL is being short-sighted for leaving them out.
Do you get it now, Rabib?
bronconick
Yep, still here
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
And as soon as you convince NBC, who actually runs this event, that they should show Canadian teams, they'll get right on that.
What, did you think the NHL was just choosing the same 7 teams that happen to be on NBC weekly by coincidence? There's a reason I went back to watching bowl games after about 2-3 years of these.
And as soon as you convince NBC, who actually runs this event, that they should show Canadian teams, they'll get right on that.
What, did you think the NHL was just choosing the same 7 teams that happen to be on NBC weekly by coincidence? There's a reason I went back to watching bowl games after about 2-3 years of these.
First Time Long Time
Rebuilding
Great, you can feel they deserve to be in it all you want.
The NHL doesn't run this, NBC does, and NBC knows most American viewers don't give a rip about Canadian teams and won't watch games with them.
It's not like NBC shows Canadian teams on their regular broadcast so why would they for the Winter Classic.
Get it now *******?
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
My guess is next year happens in Detroit, Minnesota or Colorado. I would think Detroit would be the frontrunner, but who knows what will happen. Boston would certainly be a good matchup, and they have had some **** good games in recent years.
My guess is next year happens in Detroit, Minnesota or Colorado. I would think Detroit would be the frontrunner, but who knows what will happen. Boston would certainly be a good matchup, and they have had some **** good games in recent years.
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
Not a Leafs fan, but it boggles the mind that they haven't at least been involved in one. They should be in the next one or the next Heritage Classic if that gets brought back.
Not a Leafs fan, but it boggles the mind that they haven't at least been involved in one. They should be in the next one or the next Heritage Classic if that gets brought back.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
The problem with the Heritage Classic is that only Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver have suitable stadiums. So there's a chance for one more in Vancouver and that's it.
As for the Winter Classic, it's NBC's "idea" so they call the shots (especially since they're paying $200 million a year). No Canadian teams and we'll be lucky to see Minnesota and Colorado (they have teams not in the Eastern time zone?). Detroit and Boston next year sounds right...
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
This seems like NBC-level thinking, and they call the shots.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
It's too bad...I'd like to see a few different teams every once in awhile.
It's too bad...I'd like to see a few different teams every once in awhile.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: Winter Classic 2012: Rangers vs. Flyers
The way I see it is the following should happen in the next three years (as long as we're restricting it to only US teams)
Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Washington and NYR all need to be back in it within the next three years.
If that's the case, you have 5 of your 6 teams already if you keep to that.
IMHO, next year (2013) Detroit should host playing Colorado or Minnesota.
The following year (2014) Washington hosts Chicago and then wrap it up with Boston at NYR in 2015.
The way I see it is the following should happen in the next three years (as long as we're restricting it to only US teams)
Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Washington and NYR all need to be back in it within the next three years.
If that's the case, you have 5 of your 6 teams already if you keep to that.
IMHO, next year (2013) Detroit should host playing Colorado or Minnesota.
The following year (2014) Washington hosts Chicago and then wrap it up with Boston at NYR in 2015.
