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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Jan 6, 2023 11:49:01 GMT -5
Somewhat OT, but when I was in Southern California after Christmas I saw a couple of NHL games. Haven’t seen a game in person for at least 15 years, Enjoyed the Kings game. The Ducks game felt kind of dead. There was a lot to do before/after in LA. In Anaheim there’s basically just one restaurant across the street and the train station. Maybe a 20 minute walk to some restaurants in Orange. Did you the games that were against the FLYERS? |
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Post by BearClause on Jan 6, 2023 13:27:07 GMT -5
Somewhat OT, but when I was in Southern California after Christmas I saw a couple of NHL games. Haven’t seen a game in person for at least 15 years, Enjoyed the Kings game. The Ducks game felt kind of dead. There was a lot to do before/after in LA. In Anaheim there’s basically just one restaurant across the street and the train station. Maybe a 20 minute walk to some restaurants in Orange. Did you the games that were against the FLYERS? Nah. It was Knights at Kings, then Preds at Ducks. The former was a bit different as that's a downtown location and there were a ton of Knights fans there. And they're not the sole tenant and they rearrange all sorts of displays for the three major tenants. Ducks are the sole major tenant at the Honda Center. But it's out in the middle of nowhere. Kind of the old school approach of finding whatever empty or underutilized land there is and building a facility. Not bad but if they could have built an arena near Disneyland (and all the restaurants and bars nearby) it could have been like Staples Center (or whatever they're calling it now). I got my tickets pretty cheap too through the official resale market. The Kings ticket was $20 and less than $6 in service charges. The Ducks ticket was $36 and maybe $8 in service charges. |
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Post by BearClause on Jan 6, 2023 14:26:05 GMT -5
Ducks are the sole major tenant at the Honda Center. But it's out in the middle of nowhere. Kind of the old school approach of finding whatever empty or underutilized land there is and building a facility. Not bad but if they could have built an arena near Disneyland (and all the restaurants and bars nearby) it could have been like Staples Center (or whatever they're calling it now). There is a bit more around the area, but a developer is trying to create a better environment around the arena and train station called ocVibe. www.anaheim.net/5157/Honda-Center-OC-Vibe |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Jan 6, 2023 14:38:54 GMT -5
Did you the games that were against the FLYERS? Nah. It was Knights at Kings, then Preds at Ducks. The former was a bit different as that's a downtown location and there were a ton of Knights fans there. And they're not the sole tenant and they rearrange all sorts of displays for the three major tenants. Ducks are the sole major tenant at the Honda Center. But it's out in the middle of nowhere. Kind of the old school approach of finding whatever empty or underutilized land there is and building a facility. Not bad but if they could have built an arena near Disneyland (and all the restaurants and bars nearby) it could have been like Staples Center (or whatever they're calling it now). I got my tickets pretty cheap too through the official resale market. The Kings ticket was $20 and less than $6 in service charges. The Ducks ticket was $36 and maybe $8 in service charges. Those are great prices! I’ve seen the Honda Center but I haven’t been to a game there. |
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Post by ned3vball on Jan 6, 2023 19:49:01 GMT -5
Bruins continue their roll with a 5-2 win over the Kings. Always fun to hear the "Let's go Bruins" chant wherever they go!
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Feb 4, 2023 14:25:07 GMT -5
Too cute!
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Post by nowhereman on Apr 7, 2023 11:45:38 GMT -5
Seattle is going to the NHL playoffs! Took only two seasons. Beat the mariners 18 seasons and the Seahawks (7).
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Apr 13, 2023 17:05:17 GMT -5
Any chance Ron Hextall is back as the Penguin's GM next year?
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Post by ned3vball on Apr 14, 2023 6:06:52 GMT -5
Any chance Ron Hextall is back as the Penguin's GM next year? Doesn't feel like it. Has never won a first round playoff series as the GM in Philly or Pittsburgh, uh oh. |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Apr 14, 2023 6:59:33 GMT -5
Any chance Ron Hextall is back as the Penguin's GM next year? Doesn't feel like it. Has never won a first round playoff series as the GM in Philly or Pittsburgh, uh oh. Yeah, being a General Manager might not be his thing. That or the FLYERS sent him to Pittsburgh to bring their organization down from within.  |
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Post by bbg95 on Apr 14, 2023 9:02:55 GMT -5
Any chance Ron Hextall is back as the Penguin's GM next year? Doesn't feel like it. Has never won a first round playoff series as the GM in Philly or Pittsburgh, uh oh. The Penguins also just missed the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. That's unacceptable for a team with Crosby and Malkin. |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Apr 14, 2023 13:47:35 GMT -5
Don’t forget Letang!
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Post by hammer on Apr 14, 2023 14:23:21 GMT -5
Penguins are aging out just like the Blackhawks, Sharks, Red Wings, etc. The salary cap and lack of high draft picks eventually puts your team into a doom cycle. |
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Post by bbg95 on Apr 14, 2023 14:50:29 GMT -5
Penguins are aging out just like the Blackhawks, Sharks, Red Wings, etc. The salary cap and lack of high draft picks eventually puts your team into a doom cycle. The Penguins are older. It's still unacceptable to miss the playoffs entirely. |
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Post by AmeriCanvbdad on Apr 14, 2023 16:36:49 GMT -5
Penguins are aging out just like the Blackhawks, Sharks, Red Wings, etc. The salary cap and lack of high draft picks eventually puts your team into a doom cycle. Unless you want them to retire with your team, I'm of the mindset that you deal them and get something in return for them. |
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