Guest Low Roller Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) Booche, you're giving this MBA student a big chubby. Edited May 30, 2009 by Low Roller for decency's sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 ::starts slow clap:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kanada Kev Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) Obviously this is going to have to be put into terms that Kanada Kev will understand. The rest of you can look away if you want.Now Kev, I am applying as much patience as I can here and a part of me would like to thank you for that because you are certainly testing me. Why dont you arrest me? Lessons From The Dead My Friend: 1 - Know Thy Customer Intimately and Create a Product That Fills a Need "Let it grow, greatly yield..." I think it is safe to assume the NHL does. As stated earlier, Canadian fans are going to watch no matter what. 2 - Create a Community "When there was no ear to hear, you sang to me..." Again, they have been implementing a grassroots movement for years to varying degrees of success but I think we can all assume it has worked in many markets. The US can field a formidable opponent. 3 - Make Quality Job One "Built to last while the years roll past..." For arguments sake, lets acknowledge how fantastic the product is since its return from the lockout. 4 - Extend the Brand "The Golden Road (to unlimited devotion)" One can never stand still. If you dont move forward you go backwards. Think about this. Without said business philosophy you and I would NEVER have seen The Grateful Dead. How many venues did they get banned from but kept moving forward? If they quit trying new markets/arenas, the band would have contracted. Edit to add: A rant starts here. Now one can argue that this began to happen in the 90's, yes. But what did that bring about? Violence, death, fake drugs, a loss of ideals, all that negative shit we witnessed. I would prefer not to get into it but in the context of said discussion it's obvious it should be left for another day (so PLEASE do not quote me on any of this right now) but do you honestly believe The Grateful Dead could have continued as you and I knew it before Jerry died? To this I say, ouroboros. It was happening before our very eyes. Hell, didnt Sloth lay underneath a vehicle at RFK for a couple of hours or something? Sorry for getting offtrack. 5 - Find New Distribution Channels "I will survive..." Booche that was a thing of beauty. Thank you for taking the time to create it! The Dead analogies kick-ass. You definitely earned a beer or three from me for composing that! I understand and comprehend that this is the way it is. I was just a little cranky the last couple of days I was dreaming of a high-talent league that provides hockey much like these playoffs on a more consistent basis day in and day out. My fear of the ever-expanding and diluted league will mean more dark days to come. Now the sun is shining, hockey's on tonight and it's Jack's birthday party. Time to stretch for some intense 3-on3 road hockey all afternoon and then some swimming Thanks again Booche Edited May 30, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Pierre McGuire PROMISED no afternoon games this morning on The Team. It must be true.Sunday, 8pmHe calls games for NBC you know.....McGuire'd.Besides, did you really expect anything different? An afternoon game following an evening one? Self-righteous indignation I tells ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Good article in today's paper about the Cup. Worth a read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thank you Lakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Stanley Cup TV ratings take a tumble in U.S.DETROIT – U.S. television ratings for Game 1 of the Red Wings-Penguins Stanley Cup final rematch were down from last year's levels.The NBC telecast drew a 2.6 rating and a 5 share. That's compared with a four-game NBC average of a 3.2 rating and a 6 share one year ago.Detroit beat Pittsburgh 3-1 in Saturday night's Game 1 and won the Cup over the Pens in six games in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 [color:purple]Surprise Surprise They got prime time Sat and Sun and still plummet? And could you imagine if there was a Canadian franchise in the final and what that would do to the ratings in the US?! Weird two games. Goals have been pretty ugly for the most part. The Pens had a chance to take either one of those games too. For the sake of the series I really hope that Pittsburgh can pull a win out tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) What about Malkin at the end of the game last night. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=280536 So, after the game is over they take away the 2-min Instigator Penalty that they originally gave him. Why? Wouldn't want to have to suspend a star player in the final. Why does Malkin not get a one game suspension, yet if it was the regular season he probably would have. What if it was another player with less lustre like a 4th liner or something? I saw a posting that showed a second way that Malkin should receive a suspension under the League rules: RULE 47.12 Instigator in Final Five Minutes states the instigator shall receive a GAME MISCONDUCT. Then RULE 47.13 States a player who engages in a fight and whose jersey is not properly “tied-down†shall receive a GAME MISCONDUCT. Double Game Misconducts for Malkin should equal a 1-Game Suspension. Interesting. All players are not created/treated equal (yes, I know it's been this way for a long time). Edited June 1, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Detroit in 4! See AD, you don't know what the fuck you're talking about.Missed all the action this weekend, but that Malkin thing looks awesome. Cmon Penguins, make a series of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Why does Malkin not get a one game suspension, yet if it was the regular season he probably would have. What if it was another player with less lustre like a 4th liner or something?Yeah, what if it was Scott Walker of the Hurricanes? Oh. He had his penalty taken away too. [color:purple]Damn star players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 AD = All Destroyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 As well as he's played, I get the feeling that MA Fleury is one of those guys who will never win the big game. I could be wrong... but I keep remembering his World Junior gold medal games. Something always goes wrong for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 The 3rd goal last night was weak sauce. He should have had that.......As for the less than pretty goals, there was a good point made last night by one of the commentators that both teams are so strong defensively, that both goalies are playing well- so it stands to reason that most of the goals have been of the garbage variety.I do have to give props to Osgood. He ain't out of this world but he does what he needs to do (9-1 at home, GAA of 1.59 and SP of .952). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Tim's Used sports in flying Red Wings jersey's in the window. I spit when I walk by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 He ain't out of this world but he does what he needs to do (9-1 at home, GAA of 1.59 and SP of .952). What is wrong with you? How are those stats NOT out of this world??? Osgood for Conn Smythe unless there is some kind of monumental breakdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 The stats are out of this world, but he is playing for a great team. To go back to my earlier post about great defenses: he isn't making many spectacular saves, he is just making what is tossed at him.He isn't the worlds best goaltender, but the combination of their d, scoring and his tending make for a wonderful trifecta of hockey dominance.I love the Red Wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I saw that driving by yesterday. I believe its a Shanahan jersey?! Maybe I'll go buy it and you can spit on my sidewalk when its hanging in my front window..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 To go back to my earlier post about great defenses: he isn't making many spectacular saves, he is just making what is tossed at him.He's rarely caught when he has to be acrobatic. Positionally sound. I dont think I can return to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Way to go PITTSBURGH!! Looked great to finish the third. Keep it rollin' boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Loved the awkward crowd shot of Bryan Murray and Brian Burke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I lied, I am back but that is only because NW is on the road until the end of this series so I dont have to read his ludicrous statements. Anyways, if you are wondering about the tactical aspects to Pittsburgh game last night I can show you right here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 The McLean/Bettman interview was pretty good too NHL franchises are like Tim Horton's or McDonald's franchises. You can't just go bankrupt as an owner and sell it because you don't "own" it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 6-man Pens Yup, they got away with that goof for about 10 seconds. Amazing it wasn't caught. Mind you, there have been some really sloppy line changes throughout this series so far for both teams. Loved it when they showed it after the game last night and the 6th man slipped back on the bench trying not to be noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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