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Originally Posted by N-E-B
I really hope the ratings for this thing bomb. I don't usually like to hope for failure but this I'll make and exception here.
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I kind of agree with you 100% It seems that Rogers Sportsnet, NHL and others are pushing this thing far too hard. On a lot of interview's I have seen and heard on TV/ radio even some of the players who are PLAYING don't seem to be too pumped up for it. Lots of "we will see, still early"
The thing that drives me nuts though is the comparisons to the 72 Summit Series and the "significance" of this tournament. This is a cash grab and nothing more. I don't want to hear "best on best" anymore.
The 72 Summit series was about politics, ways of life the "superiority" of both Soviet and Canadian hockey styles.
As for best on best? What a joke! I guess when players like Ovi and Malkin are in Montreal to play the Habs during the season, the Price/Webber combo isn't going to be "best on best"
Sorry about the rant but this made up hype is getting out of control.