Winston Legthigh Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I have no idea. But if the league steps in, the Blackhawks might not have any say in the matter. And if neither the league nor the Blackhawks do anything (of course, this is assuming that the worst is true), then you'd think there would be uproar. It all hinges on whether or not criminal charges are brought. Earlier this year, Mike Ribeiro was sued by an ex-nanny for sexual shenanigans, but because criminal charges were never issued, the NHL never poked its nose in. http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12429057/mike-ribeiro-nashville-predators-sued-allegedly-assaulting-nanny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If the allegations are true, his NHL career might be over. And that is because, unlike the NFL, the NHL is a league with integrity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And that is because, unlike the NFL, the NHL is a league with integrity.The Blackhawks are known to be a very buttoned-down team with a good reputation, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And that is because, unlike the NFL, the NHL is a league with integrity.Right on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Kane is lawyered up. http://abc7chicago.com/sports/attorney-hired-to-represent-patrick-kane/913117/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 If I had his money, I'd hire Rusty Hardin. Dude has performed miracles for Adrian Peterson and Kurt Busch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here's a must-read on the coverage of the Kane story: http://www.dailypublic.com/articles/08092015/why-mark-croce-went-news-about-pat-kane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deanmarr Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The cup comes back to its rightful owners. The Los Angeles Kings... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/10/hall-of-fame-game-generates-big-tv-ratings/ Sorry. I couldn't find the NFL thread. Anyways, this news sickens me to the core. This article states that this joke of a preseason game on Sunday night between the Vikings & Steelers without Big Ben or Adrian Peterson drew a 6.9 rating. This means that it did better than the most recent ALCS Game 1, NLCS Game 1, NHL Stanley Cup Final game 6, NBA Western Conference Final Game 1, NBA Eastern Conference Final Game 1 and the Indy 500. I didn't watch it. I watched all of the above sporting events except for the Indy 500. How is this possible? This preseason game means nothing and no one popular is playing. Is it really just the fetishizing of football being back? That isn't really for another month away. No one I know loves NFL preseason games. We all laugh it off. This is a real slap in the face to the sports mentioned above. The drama and importance in the above championship games should be enough for people to watch and is why I tune in. Do the other sports really need to drag out controversy to get them to watch? Does it really matter? Are the good people of Pittsburgh and Minnesota that ready for some football? How many minutes do you need to watch in order to be classified as a viewer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Get that crap out of my NHL thread!! Football seems to be the only sport that is the least affected by regionalism. That is, it wasn't just Pittsburgh and MN fans watching that game (as the rating # would seemingly agree with). This is what you can conclude: People will tune into a football game. Baseball sucks. Nobody watches the NHL. Basketball REALLY sucks. And, there is nothing more boring than a televised car race, including baseball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Football is the national pastime and the Hall of Fame game is the first taste for junkies like me after the off-season. I doubt any other preseason games garner ratings like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hey this thread I made when I was 20 is still a thing.... the poll was on the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals, so I updated it with something more recent and topical. However I don't know how to clear votes so you might want to delete your vote and revote. I'll update it again in 2023. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Bring back the Nordiques! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I couldn't agree more.Also as Canucks fan I would love a rival so close in Seattle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Anyone paying attention to the Kane situation? What a shit show. http://deadspin.com/prosecutors-believe-supposed-tampered-evidence-in-patri-1733015962 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That Avs/Wild game last night was a bitch to watch (especially with the Bruins trouncing intermittently being mentioned by the announces). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 To answer the thread title's question: Not the Bruins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 To answer the thread title's question: Not the Bruins.Ha! I came here to say the same thing. They looked terrible last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 That young defense is a sorry sight.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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