^^^^^ Not season ticket sales,, I’m thinking revenue from greater interest and money from advertisers on TV, online game broadcasts. (which I actually know very little about how that’s broken down among teams). If something’s becoming more popular advertising money increases, I’m thinking.
Edited by - chuckv97 on 02/21/2025 09:19:30
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Originally posted by chuckv97^^^^^ Not season ticket sales,, I’m thinking revenue from greater interest and money from advertisers on TV, online game broadcasts. (which I actually know very little about how that’s broken down among teams). If something’s becoming more popular advertising money increases, I’m thinking.
This is true. I have no idea how the money splits from this tournament work, nor do I particularly care right now. What I do know is that this event brought a tremendous amount of attention to the game and the players put on one helluva show.
And I'm all for the league and the teams making more money. This is the main reason I never had a problem with the rotating ads on the boards during TV coverage - it's revenue. More revenue for the league, there's more money to pay the players. And top hockey players make a pittance compared to top NBA, NFL and MLB players - and I dare say they play a far more punishing sport.
Gosh, it's that time again.
I like what Subban said above,, I just don’t get his thing in this torontosun.com/sports/hockey/n...ut-subban
what's a "trizzy train"?
Edited by - chuckv97 on 02/21/2025 13:05:36
I’m not a big flag-waver but last night’s game had me on the edge of my chair fb.watch/xUOU6gddO5/?
and the enthusiasm knew no bounds!
fb.watch/xUTtmm0Sx1/?
…and to add to the intrigue, Gretzky , DT’s pal, bought hats for the Canadian players,,, hmmm, , they resemble some other hat. Ridiculous,, methinks Walter (Wayne’s Dad, of Russian descent) is turning over in his grave.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story...774320267
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Originally posted by chuckv97…and to add to the intrigue, Gretzky , DT’s pal, bought hats for the Canadian players,,, hmmm, , they resemble some other hat. Ridiculous,, methinks Walter (Wayne’s Dad, of Russian descent) is turning over in his grave.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story...774320267
Checked it out,, Walter's family was from Belarus, but Wayne said years ago he learned how to speak Ukrainian
The good news is that very few BHOers pay any attention to this thread. The reason that's good news because this has suddenly veered political. I do think it would be wise to quit with the political posts and links.
My apologies,, couldn’t resist, it’s not the right place for politics-related stuff.
More St. C hockey history. Dad and us kids would get our haircuts at an old barber shop across from that chapel.
Edited by - chuckv97 on 02/23/2025 08:23:00
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Originally posted by chuckv97…and to add to the intrigue, Gretzky , DT’s pal, bought hats for the Canadian players,,, hmmm, , they resemble some other hat. Ridiculous,, methinks Walter (Wayne’s Dad, of Russian descent) is turning over in his grave.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story...774320267
Do you recall, in one of the Heritage series games (which featured an old timers game and an NHL game), that the Canadiens goalie wore a Canadiens toque over his mask/helmet, while Gretzky had the Oilers outfitted in Ford (that's the car company) toques. Classy.
.... maybe from the wrong era .... ^^ Jose Theodore??
No comment,, they’re closing in on me,, after posting political posts on FB lately,, my viewing numbers started tanking and now today they’re ready to close down my FB page permanently, claiming I violated trademark rights… huh? I’m gittin a bit paranoid
I've been able to find things to do to avoid a good bit of the "analysis" (?) of 4-nations. Alas, just this morning I learned that even Bobby Orr is in on it ... apparently defending Gretzky's actions. L-o-t-s of comments "disagreeing" with Orr's stance, but one in particular [on Redditt] caught my attention:
"Guys, if you're good at a sport, you shouldn't face criticism for your actions decades later."
Sounds like Bobby took a few too many hits to the head.
Edit: And I think I came across something saying that DC/MD [remember... the guy in the thread title] concurred with Orr.
Edited by - Owen on 02/25/2025 07:36:21
See what happens when you go for a Sunday skate [out by the boards with no plan in mind] instead of down the middle with speed!!!!! 
Edited by - Owen on 03/02/2025 10:08:34
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Originally posted by OwenSee what happens when you go for a Sunday skate [out by the boards with no plan in mind] instead of down the middle with speed!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=641897948426473
Michkov is a beautiful player to watch.
I like Patrick Kane’s shootouts,,, dipsy doodle dandy!
I've posted it before, but my favourite "dipsy-doodle" comes courtesy of Mark Howe .... and it's good enough to warrant repeating:
”We had a guy here in Philly named Miroslav Dvorak, from Czechoslovakia and he was a pretty funny guy. We had a game at the old Spectrum, he got the puck behind the net. He came out in front and I don’t know what he was doing, but he lost it. The other team got it and they almost scored. He came to the bench, coach Bob McCammon is screaming and yelling at him pretty good, which is understandable. His nickname was Cookie. He said, ’Cookie, what are you doing?’ And he looks at the coach and says, ’Dipsy-doodle good for fans.’ He came out with that line, everybody on the bench was laughing.”
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More historical tidbits
From Chico Resch >> Tales From The Devils Ice >> Hockey Beast >> my Facebook >> BHO:
While playing for the New Jersey Devils, Chico Resch once got pulled over by a cop:
”’Hey buddy,’ the officer said, his voice as gruff as that of the toughest NHL forwards. ’What are you doing?´
’I’m trying to find this church,’ I said. ’Did I do something wrong?’
’You went through a red light.’
I started groveling. I told him I’d just moved to Jersey, didn’t know a whole lot of people. At that point, I began bracing for the ticket.
And then he recognized me. ’Don’t I know you?’ he asked.
’I don’t know. Who do you think I am?’
’ Don't you play hockey?’
’Yup,’ I said.
’You’re a goalie, right?’
’Yup.’
’Chico Resch? Goalie for the New Jersey Devils?’
’Yup. That’s me.’
’I’ve seen you play goal. And you, more than anybody else, knows what a red light looks like.’
Turns out he was a New York Rangers fan. At least he let me off without a ticket”
A clip of Jarvis's goal just popped up on my Facebook. Two points .... 1) Good thing Chicago traded him .... goals like that would just be going to waste with the Blackhawks at this stage of the season, and 2) What the ..?!?!?! Isn't there a reason that the teams wear different colored uniforms??
Ooops ..... feel free to disregard point 1) ...... I must be watching too much analyses >>> starting to babble like some of the experts. 
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