Originally posted by dnewma04:
Originally posted by Joey:
Originally posted by johnny hennessy:

It seems like everyone on T.V. is hoping that the Sharks lose. Cause they don't have the big name players like sakic, etc. That is B.S.




There is a point to this though...the NHL should be very worried that this may end up being a Sharks/Lightning final. Hate to say it, but neither team has very much fan poll outside of their respective cities, and a small audience in the final is the last thing they want to have.

Times may change in the upcoming years, and who knows, either one of these teams might become an extreemly strong force in the NHL...and they may even get every other game on ESPN, but you can't disagree that teams like Detroit and Colorado have that fan base now.



The worst thing that could happen to the NHL is Detroit and or colorado get eliminated.



What Kinda B.S. statements are these........
If your a fan of Hockey, Basketball, Football, Auto racing...etc
you will watch the game no matter who's in it.
All sporting events are seeing a drop in ratings this year.

Do you not watch The Superbowl because of who's not playing in it? Why should the Stanley Cup be any different.

The only people you lose, will be the ones that were watching, because they jumped on the
band wagon for there home team.

As for many like myself if our home team is gone the we cheer for the next Canadian team. If there isn't one then we watch the game for the sport value that it is.

TB has been the most exciting hockey team all year to watch. I for one will cheer them on if The Flames bow out.
They've been building that team for 5 years + and they're so quick and deadly.
Also they have players that previously played on my team so I watch for that value as well.

Arenas will be sold out, T.V. advertising will be sold.
If you guys think that due to who's playing in the final game the NHL is doomed
then may all professional sports RIP!!!

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