HKSR Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ummm, so last I checked, Halloween isn't an actual holiday. So why are there no NHL games at all today? I might have a bad memory, but I don't recall the last time there was not a single NHL game on the schedule other than when there was a holiday (Edit: correction, NHL games are played on all statutory holidays except for the Christmas break) Edit: Yup, just checked the schedule. The only days of this season where there are absolutely no NHL games on the schedule are Christmas break, All-Star weekend, and... HALLOWEEN.... oooooo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriGold Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I don't get it either, last year it would have been a Sunday and I'm pretty sure it was chalk full of games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstewboy Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Probably because a lot of parents are busy with kid stuff. I'm sure it has to do with viewers and this is one of those nights dad can't kick back on the couch and watch games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Don't think it has anything to do with superstition based on games being scheduled for the following 2017 day; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 22 minutes ago, HKSR said: So why are there no NHL games at all today? Because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Bettman's likely busy eating babies, or somethin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 46 minutes ago, jstewboy said: Probably because a lot of parents are busy with kid stuff. I'm sure it has to do with viewers and this is one of those nights dad can't kick back on the couch and watch games. This makes pretty good sense... business wise at least Although, those hosting trick or treaters, could have the game on? It does seem to make sense ratings wise though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I guess the NHL and NHLPA just wanted the players and staff to enjoy Halloween with their family. I like the move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Pretty sad about my Halloween tradition not happening this year. But I am glad the players can take their kids trick or treating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 They usually play on Halloween don't they? I definitely remember watching a Toronto-Montreal game a few years ago where the Habs were wearing prison stripe jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd71 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I think it was empty because it was Monday night. Monday and Wednesday seem to be the lightest nights on the schedule. Easy to schedule days off because most teams don't want home games on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 On October 31, 2016 at 11:42 PM, AriGold said: I don't get it either, last year it would have been a Sunday and I'm pretty sure it was chalk full of games... Last year was on a Saturday. Usually there is games on Halloween. Monday is usually the least busy day for games in the NHL. My guess is they don't want to compete with Monday night football early in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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