Flyers likely opponent for Winter Classic; BC to play game at Fenway...and maybe BU
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 22, 2009 11:22 PM EDT
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Jeff Howe of The Metro is reporting that according to sources, the Bruins' opponent for the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park will likely be the Philadelphia Flyers. Initially, reports had the Flyersand Capitals as the possible visiting team with the Caps being the front runners. The article also reports that according to a source, the Boston College men's hockey team will also play a game at Fenway Park. It is also being reporting that Boston University is also in talks with Fenway Sports Group about playing a game at Fenway. I would love to see a BU-BC game at Fenway, but I don't think either team wants to have a Hockey East game played outside. I would guess that if BC or BU play at Fenway it would be against a non-conference team.
According to Joe Haggerty of WEEI, NBC is advocating for the Flyers to be the Bruins' opponent on New Year's Day. For some reason, NBC thinks that Philadelphia will draw better ratings than the Washington Capitals. Correct me if I am wrong, but don't the Caps have the most exciting player in hockey? The average casual sports fan (Let's be honest. That is who this event is aimed at.) probably couldn't name a single player on the Flyers. Either way, it will be a fun event.
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probably because it wouldnt take us as long as dc to drive to boston. as far as market-wise since OV was drafted, the caps have probably matched us by now [viewers, merchandise, all that nitty gritty nhl financial figures]
by kolparty on Jun 23, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s not that. It’s about TV ratings. This game is going to sell out no matter who the opponent is. It is NBC that is pushing for the Flyers.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 23, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i meant viewers as in tv ratings, anyway props to nbc, i’m excited for this thing. going to have to brush up on some bruins knowledge between now and Jan 1st.
by kolparty on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MONTREAL!!!
Why is Montreal not in this conversation. The Bruins Vs the Canadiens would be perfect for the winter classic. I mean cmon really the flyers or Washington. Washington is only considered cause of Ovechkin and the flyers well idk how people are considering them over Montreal.
by Christopher P on Jun 23, 2009 12:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NBC wants 2 American teams and Montreal already did the outdoor game against Edmonton a few years ago.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 23, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly then i say don’t have Bruins. You can’t do the outdoor game with the Bruins if you don’t have the Canadians. At least do maybe some other original six team i just don’t see them getting it right if the Bruins play anyone else. Any comments
by Christopher P on Jun 23, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My comment.
As I want to go to a Winter Classic at Fenway, I’ll not cut off my nose to spite my face.
Yes, locally, the Habs would be the best match-up. Especially if it ends up snowing, and then you know for sure there would be Habbies all over the place too, either with tickets or just to watch locally.
But, it’s a national event, so they want TV ratings.
But, I really feel it has nothing to do with the fact that Montreal already played in an outdoors game. If that would bring in the millions of TV viewers, they’d most certainly do it.
All I can say is, thank God it isn’t the Rangers. The comparisons to Red Sox/ Yankees would be done ad nauseum, all during the game, and months prior.
by 13_Legion on Jun 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not just TV viewers. It’s TV Viewers on NBC in the US, specifically. As Montreal isn’t as popular in the US as the Flyers are (or most other US teams, for that matter). Look at the Boston-Montreal matchup in the playoffs, Versus didn’t want to touch that series.
We hockey fans know it’s a better matchup with way more history, but the rest of the country is going to go “Montreal? Those frogs? Ok, what bowl game is on, I’ll watch that instead”
Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure!
by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jun 23, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s ridiculous. Yes, a lot of B’s and Habs fans would want to see that game, but from NBC’s prospective it makes more sense to air a game between teams from 2 large U.S. TV markets. I honestly don’t care who they play. Plus, nobody has any idea what the Canadiens roster will look like next season. The league wants to know what players they are marketing in this game.
by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Jun 23, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There could very well be some changes on the Bruins roster too.
But, our Norris and Venzia winners will still be here so……
by 13_Legion on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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