mll Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Quote When the NHL on NBC broadcast schedule was released last week, one game stood out as an oddity: Colorado at Vegas on Feb. 20. It is the network’s lone Saturday telecast before April 17. The next day, there’s a Philadelphia-Boston matchup that’s also a bit strange. For the Bruins, it’s their only game in six days; for the Flyers it’s their only one in five. In the travel-friendly East Division, that’s unusual. There is a logical explanation. According to multiple sources, the NHL is beginning its Mystery, Alaska experiment, with four teams as part of a unique two-game, two-day “Outdoor Weekend” showcase at Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe Resort, home of the popular celebrity golf tournament, is hosting these games, which will be played around the 16th, 17th and 18th holes. It sounds dynamite, and I’m curious to see it. (Although, it feels wrong that Joe Pavelski will not be playing. He finished third at the 2018 golf event.) The NHL, searching for something different in a season where fan involvement will be extremely limited, scouted several locations for a scenic event. Right after the Edmonton bubble, there was a trip to Lake Louise, AB — but signage limits on government property nixed that. Another option was Park City, Utah. Fans will not be in attendance, with the number of people limited to about 400 — basically the teams’ travelling parties and whoever is needed to work. It will give television different opportunities to broadcast the games, such as drone cameras. It is, at this point, a one-year project, but if it works, the NHL may consider making off-beat, “natural wilderness,” picturesque locations a regular occurrence. Whatever the case, this has a chance to be a special look in a challenging season. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 hours ago, mll said: We should set up a game on one of the glaciers that some of the guys here skated on a month or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 So, as of this moment, only TWO Canadian teams have been given approval by either PHO's or Provincial Gov'ts to begin play for the upcoming 56 game season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, johngould21 said: So, as of this moment, only TWO Canadian teams have been given approval by either PHO's or Provincial Gov'ts to begin play for the upcoming 56 game season. Yep....thought they already gave their approval but it seems they simply submitted their list of do's/don'ts. We should get the final answers this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngould21 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Yep....thought they already gave their approval but it seems they simply submitted their list of do's/don'ts. We should get the final answers this week. Our BC officials are saying all the right words, etc., but, this thing could go boom in the night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 23 hours ago, mll said: OMG I hate outdoor games. Such a farce, the hockey is just $&!#e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -DLC- Posted January 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2021 Good for him....always will like him. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Gawdzukes said: OMG I hate outdoor games. Such a farce, the hockey is just $&!#e. I'm happy the Canucks aren't part of these, too much potential for stupid injuries for a Bettman side show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Maybe a stupid question but in the schedule it says Canucks play on the 12th but I thought there was no preseason games. Anyone clarify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: I'm happy the Canucks aren't part of these, too much potential for stupid injuries for a Bettman side show. It's all about money. I've been to three of these games. The hockey part is an absolute joke. Good thing I like beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks-12 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Devron44 said: Maybe a stupid question but in the schedule it says Canucks play on the 12th but I thought there was no preseason games. Anyone clarify? It’s an error. They play on the 13th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis Hip Check Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 12 hours ago, johngould21 said: Our BC officials are saying all the right words, etc., but, this thing could go boom in the night! I bet they are glad this happened after the election, this hesitation could have sunk it for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 3:04 PM, Gawdzukes said: It's all about money. I've been to three of these games. The hockey part is an absolute joke. Good thing I like beer. Yea I went too - not in Van. Such fun, but never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Teams can’t disclose positive tests during training camp but will during the season. Nashville is missing 7 of their regulars. Granlund had to get a contract to get a work visa to enter the US and that can take time. He will also have to quarantine. Luke Kunin is already in Nashville and has been skating with teammates ahead of camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 How 'bout NO! What's that song about Used to love you but it's all over now? He's still got Canucks on the brain...hope that messes with it. Here comes Petey...oh no! (It's hard to switch over to enemy mode, but this helps) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Everything happens for a reason When I lost my job in March, I was devastated. Now that I'm at a new job and can choose my hours, I'm overjoyed! I generally get home by about 1:00. Will not have to miss a single game...even the 2:30 start times! My old job meant I got home at 6 (earliest)...sometimes 7. Sigh of relief. Hell yeah. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roger Neilsons Towel Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 9 hours ago, debluvscanucks said: How 'bout NO! What's that song about Used to love you but it's all over now? He's still got Canucks on the brain...hope that messes with it. Here comes Petey...oh no! (It's hard to switch over to enemy mode, but this helps) Friends off Marky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 The divisions have been renamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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