10-10-2020, 08:43 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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UPD: Lake Louise out as possible outdoor game. NHL to explore other scenic locations
https://www.thestar.com/sports/hocke...ke-louise.html
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The NHL has mandated a flat salary cap. But it’s also thinking of mountains.
With the off-season in full swing after the two-day draft and Friday’s opening of free agency, the league is already turning its attention to next season, with a tentative start date of Jan. 1.
According to an industry source who requested anonymity in order to speak freely, Alberta’s Lake Louise — with its famous Rocky Mountain backdrop — has been discussed internally as a possible location for opening day.
The discussions are in the preliminary stage and the Lake Louise outdoor game scenario, while postcard beautiful, would face several hurdles, starting with the state of the COVID-19 pandemic when play resumes. It’s also a popular destination even in troubled times, which could make booking hotels in the area around Christmastime a challenge.
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10-10-2020, 08:44 AM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Paradise
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Why not just keep things simple. Oh ya, ratings.
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10-10-2020, 08:44 AM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Well that would be completely awesome.
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10-10-2020, 08:45 AM
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#4
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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That'd be awesome. Especially since I could drive over there.
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10-10-2020, 08:50 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Why not just keep things simple. Oh ya, ratings.
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It’s so Calgary for this to be the first reaction to The idea of a season opening showcase outdoor game at Lake Louise.
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10-10-2020, 08:50 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
That'd be awesome. Especially since I could drive over there.
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And do what exactly?
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10-10-2020, 08:50 AM
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#7
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I'd be surprised if Parks Canada allowed it.
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10-10-2020, 08:51 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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I know LL was mentioned in the previous thread about when the season could resume, but if the NHL is actually considering doing that, that would be so ####ing sick.
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10-10-2020, 08:53 AM
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#9
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
That'd be awesome. Especially since I could drive over there.
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I think the idea of Lake Louise is only viable because it would be done without fans in the stands which would probably fit with the COVID restrictions.
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10-10-2020, 08:53 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Who do the Flames play in the season opener? Oilers?
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10-10-2020, 08:54 AM
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First Line Centre
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If you don't have to worry about accommodating large crowds, that is precisely where such a game should be held. This would be amazing.
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10-10-2020, 08:54 AM
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#12
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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AT the lake, or ON the lake? 
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10-10-2020, 08:55 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
And do what exactly?
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nevermind
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10-10-2020, 09:00 AM
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#14
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Franchise Player
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Wow. That would look spectacular.
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10-10-2020, 09:00 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
And do what exactly?
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He could watch the game from the top of the mountain.
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10-10-2020, 09:04 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
nevermind
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This is like watching someone temporarily forget about COVID and then remember it and see it come crashing down.
Don’t usually get to watch it crush someone’s dreams like that in real time. 
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10-10-2020, 09:06 AM
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#17
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Franchise Player
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Not sure why anybody would not like the idea? I think it would look great on tv. Their going to have to think outside the box to get viewership for regular season games on tv. This is a good one.
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10-10-2020, 09:07 AM
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But... where would they actually... yknow... play it? Like, where specifically in Lake Louise?
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10-10-2020, 09:08 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Paradise
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
It’s so Calgary for this to be the first reaction to The idea of a season opening showcase outdoor game at Lake Louise.
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It would be cool. Just seems cart before the horse for this season. I would 100% watch it though. Hope for Battle of Alberta.
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10-10-2020, 09:12 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
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Craig Conroy has been suggesting this for years.
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