NLL All-Star game...

[An Old Edmonton Poster]

Originally posted by calf+Feb 5 2005, 12:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (calf @ Feb 5 2005, 12:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Sundeep Malhi@Feb 5 2005, 12:11 PM
Uh no...I've seen it on tv, and it's not something that interests me.

I hear ya. I was the same way. Then I got cheap tickets through a buddy that goes to SAIT, and we had a blast. It's WAY different live.

But if you're going to be closed minded.... [/b][/quote]
Good for you.

Point is, it's still a minor league.

[calf]

Originally posted by Sundeep Malhi+Feb 5 2005, 12:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sundeep Malhi @ Feb 5 2005, 12:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

I hear ya. I was the same way. Then I got cheap tickets through a buddy that goes to SAIT, and we had a blast. It's WAY different live.

But if you're going to be closed minded....

Good for you.

Point is, it's still a minor league. [/b][/quote]
*sigh* Try contributing instead of belittling everything you read on this board.

NLL is, indeed a fringe sport (in your words, minor league). So what? Does that make any difference?

Does that mean it's not a good product they're putting out? Does it mean it's not fun to watch live? That it's not a good way to spend a Friday evening?

Seems like you're just here to bash Calgary regardless and not contribute anything else.

[rockstar]

I was down at the 'Dome for the game last night against Colorado, and it was quite an entertaining game. No shortage of goals, hits, and excitement.
Having watched games both on TV and live, I'd have to say that TV just doesn't tell the whole story. There were 11,000 people at the game last night and the atmosphere was rockin!
It's a fast, physical game that deserves some recognition here. It's not a "bush-league." No doubt about it. Sundeep, I encourage you, next time you're in an NLL city, to check out a game. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. And if you're not, fine. You're entitled to your own opinion, but so are we. Youdon't have to impose your opinion on everyone else by putting down everything they say.

[Resolute 14]

Originally posted by Sundeep Malhi+Feb 5 2005, 12:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sundeep Malhi @ Feb 5 2005, 12:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

I hear ya. I was the same way. Then I got cheap tickets through a buddy that goes to SAIT, and we had a blast. It's WAY different live.

But if you're going to be closed minded....

Good for you.

Point is, it's still a minor league. [/b][/quote]
Just like the Oilers, eh?

[An Old Edmonton Poster]

Originally posted by Snakeeye+Feb 5 2005, 02:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Snakeeye @ Feb 5 2005, 02:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Good for you.

Point is, it's still a minor league.

Just like the Oilers, eh? [/b][/quote]
I didn't know the Oilers were a league.

Hey, even the CFL is bush league, and I enjoy it. The NLL is even lower than the CFL.

If you enjoy it, you enjoy it....but my opinion of the game still stands....and it has nothing to do with whether Edmonton has or gets a team or not.

[AvengeR]

Originally posted by Sundeep Malhi@Feb 4 2005, 09:28 PM
From what I've read, the NLL is paying NBC to put the game on tv.

No question it's a bush league...just look at how many teams in the past 3 years have folded or relocated.

Yeah right. With the league being as small as it is, and the players making probably less than what CFL players make, you honestly believe that they can afford to pay NBC for 3 hours of live coverage? If it is a bush league as you say it is, why would NBC want to broadcast the game for? They could show 3 old episodes of Friends and get better ratings.

From what I heard, Edmonton desperately wants a team of their own cause they were jealous seeing Calgary win a championship after just 3 years.

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally posted by Sundeep Malhi@Feb 5 2005, 01:33 AM


I guess it helps you fill in 3 hours of your weekend.....for me, I have better things to do.

Ha ha ha. Like what? Troll through a message board and badmouth people/events that you don't care about?

Have a good weekend!

[GreaseIsTheWord]

Originally posted by AvengeR@Feb 5 2005, 04:52 PM
From what I heard, Edmonton desperately wants a team of their own cause they were jealous seeing Calgary win a championship after just 3 years.

Don't flatter yourself, we couldn't give a two s**ts. Where did you hear that?

Not to say it isn't a big deal though. But had Familia not notified oilfans that your lacrosse team was in a finals, I would have never known. I wouldn't mind seeing one here - it is after all the game that hockey is derived from, isn't it?

[Resolute 14]

Well, it is no secret that Edmonton has been desperately trying to land a WHL team, looking with envy at what the Flames have built with the Hitmen.

It only makes logical sense. Calgary has proven that it can support junior hockey, as well as box lacrosse, and in both cases, the Flames make good coin off of these teams.

The Oilers would be foolish not to consider the same, and their desire for a WHL team proves this. The AHL became the alternate option when the Roadrunners were kicked out of Ricoh, and no WHL team took the Oilers offer. I'm still not convinced that the NHL and AHL can coexist in Edmonton (Roadrunners tickets too high to really qualify as the "family alternative") but if they do, great. If not, the Oilers will continue to press for a WHL team.

The exact same thing applies for the NLL. I wouldnt classify Edmonton as being "desperate" for the NLL, but if a team could fill Skyreach up with 10,000 fans 8 nights a year like the Roughnecks do, it is worth considering. The NLL commissioner has specifically mentioned Edmonton and Winnipeg more than once recently, which suggests that there is interest from someone in Edmonton. Given the NLL's current policies on ownership, that someone is either the Oilers or the Eskimos.

[HighFlyingDonkey]

Originally posted by Snakeeye@Feb 5 2005, 07:01 PM
Well, it is no secret that Edmonton has been desperately trying to land a WHL team, looking with envy at what the Flames have built with the Hitmen.

It only makes logical sense. Calgary has proven that it can support junior hockey, as well as box lacrosse, and in both cases, the Flames make good coin off of these teams.

The Oilers would be foolish not to consider the same, and their desire for a WHL team proves this. The AHL became the alternate option when the Roadrunners were kicked out of Ricoh, and no WHL team took the Oilers offer. I'm still not convinced that the NHL and AHL can coexist in Edmonton (Roadrunners tickets too high to really qualify as the "family alternative") but if they do, great. If not, the Oilers will continue to press for a WHL team.

The exact same thing applies for the NLL. I wouldnt classify Edmonton as being "desperate" for the NLL, but if a team could fill Skyreach up with 10,000 fans 8 nights a year like the Roughnecks do, it is worth considering. The NLL commissioner has specifically mentioned Edmonton and Winnipeg more than once recently, which suggests that there is interest from someone in Edmonton. Given the NLL's current policies on ownership, that someone is either the Oilers or the Eskimos.

lol...kicked out of Ricoh hah?? Im sure you flame fans would have loved to been in that position because next Semptember when the maple leafs farm team moves in they pay the Oilers nearly 2 million dollars.

[JiriHrdina]

Sigh. Why are so many threads turning into Edmonton v Calgary topics lately.

Back on topic. An all-star game for a league like this simply doesn't make sense. Calgary fans are still getting to know their team, let alone trying to figure out who the other "all stars" in the league are.

Never mind the fact that all-star games in general are usually dissapointing.

Bottom line I've enjoyed the NLL games I've gone to and follow the team pretty closely now (huge win last night BTW), but I have ZERO interst in going to the All-star game. I'd rather save my cash and go to an additional regular season game.

[GreaseIsTheWord]

Well, it is no secret that Edmonton has been desperately trying to land a WHL team, looking with envy at what the Flames have built with the Hitmen.

SO, can you enlighten us why we would look with envy towards your WHL team? I think youre full of it. If this is true, then it would be logical to assume that you look with envy at our AHL team. After all, you keep up witht he box scores and attendance, do you not?

There are only 8 home games a year with the NLL?

[Cowboy]

Sundeep is just p*ssed off because my Lacrosse team, infact the whole Axemen organization use to hand them their ass back after we whooped them in Provincials everyear. Sometimes there wouldn't even be an Edmonton team in the Finals instead it would be two teams from Calgary.....

[HighFlyingDonkey]

Originally posted by Cowboy@Feb 5 2005, 07:41 PM
Sundeep is just p*ssed off because my Lacrosse team, infact the whole Axemen organization use to hand them their ass back after we whooped them in Provincials everyear. Sometimes there wouldn't even be an Edmonton team in the Finals instead it would be two teams from Calgary.....

OMG Calgary is better at lacrosse then Edmonton....oh no, what shall we ever do!! No one gives a rats ass about lacrosse. You should be emarassed to have a lacrosse team.

[Cowboy]

Why because, it is tough, fast, hard hitting....yeah I am so embarassed. Why would we have something like that.

[Cowboy]

Originally posted by GreaseIsTheWord@Feb 5 2005, 08:39 PM

SO, can you enlighten us why we would look with envy towards your WHL team? I think youre full of it. If this is true, then it would be logical to assume that you look with envy at our AHL team. After all, you keep up witht he box scores and attendance, do you not?

There are only 8 home games a year with the NLL?

The Hitmen is one of the more succesful CHL teams, it is in a big city where the main attraction is the NHL, we still pull it off. Yes, you do have a well run AHL squad, Calgary did what they had to do with their's. We will see what you guys do in a years time, then we will maybe envy it depending on how ours works out.

[The Familia]

Embarassed? Just another pro team to add to Calgary's portfolio. Just another option people have to be entertained. Just another Champion. Just another thing to put Calgary a bit more in the spotlight. Lacross may not be big, but 9 other teams in the NLL know of Calgary, and surly the all-star game will give them a bit of a spotlight on national TV. Just another bonus to Calgary.

Flames - Oilers
Stamps - Eskimos
Hitmen - Roadrunners....somewhat on balance.
Roughnecks - ???
Mustangs - Aviators....both folded?
NL baseball team - Cracker-cats...(horrible name)
Drillers - ???

[GreaseIsTheWord]

Drillers folded.

And if I here in Edmonton haven't heard of the Roughnecks until Familia had to notify me by posting it at oilfans, I hardly think that they gain worldwide exposure like he claims.

Just another Champion.

Sorry, but I'm laughing uproariously at that gem!

BTW your list should look like:

Flames < Oilers
Stampeders < Eskimos
Hitmen < Runners

Who care's about the rest.

[JiriHrdina]

Holy crap guys give it a rest!!!

Too many valid topics are getting ruined by the constant p*ssing match between Calgary and Edmonton. Do we need a seperate board for those useless conversations?

[HighFlyingDonkey]

Originally posted by JiriHrdina@Feb 5 2005, 08:08 PM
Holy crap guys give it a rest!!!

Too many valid topics are getting ruined by the constant p*ssing match between Calgary and Edmonton. Do we need a seperate board for those useless conversations?

Yes thats a great idea...In all honesty Jiri your one of the more repsected members of CP in my eyes...but some of your fellow flame fans are starting these Edmonton bashing threads...not this one...but others and then we get a barrage of Calgary sucks...Edmonton sucks things going. Maybe the mods should do something about it?