fish7718 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 So I decided this year that I'm going to make a conscious effort to get into hockey. As a sports management major I'm only limiting my career in sports by not knowing hockey and the people who like hockey seem to love it. That said, I need a team . Now the obvious answer would be the Rangers, they seem to me lower NY's team however I tend to hate Rangers fans. There are really 4 acceptable choices to me. Buffalo SabresNew York RangersNew Jersey DevilsNew York Islanders So this my decision 2011. I'm gonna make an effort to watch a game or 2 from each of the teams listed. Whoever I like most I will probably choose. Any advice? Looking forward to posting with you hockey fans in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 So I decided this year that I'm going to make a conscious effort to get into hockey. Same here. I was leaning toward the Isles for some time, and when the Islanders to Brooklyn rumors arose, I decided they would be my team. I'm not quite sure how to familiarize myself with the game, haha. I just sort of absorbed baseball and basketball when I was young, and football was just always there and easy to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Flyers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Go with the Islanders. Rangers- Popular team with a great (arguably best) goalie in the NHL, and have some good talent, but are boring as hell to watch right now. Sabres- Probably the best out of all of those teams right now, and are a "sexy" Stanley Cup pick right now with the additions they made this off-season. Devils- They have some good offensive firepower, and have some great defensive prospects, but are known as the most boring team in the NHL because of their system. Islanders: They're sucked for years, but they have tons of young talent, and one of the best players to be drafted recently in John Tavares. They'll be exciting to watch, and have arguably the best long-term future..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Oh yeah, seriously, I would definitely go Devils or Islanders. You live near them, and unlike with the Rangers, you can get to a bunch of games for very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 If you seemingly have enough reasons to not want to root for the Rangers, go with the Islanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 We got some subtle hints that the Islander talks are a bit more advanced than just Bruce Ratner and Brett Yormark visiting the NHL offices...that Charles Wang, the Islanders owner, has a working knowledge of the Barclays Center's ability to host hockey games. And we got further confirmation that the arena already has ice-making capability beyond NHL standards.Link BLS: You have college hockey coming to Barclays Center, so it can be converted into a hockey arena. Any interest in having the New York Islanders move in? BY: Let me just say that we can convert it to a hockey venue and have a great destination for professional hockey. And although it is not legalized in New York State, we can handle MMA when and if it is legalized.Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'd still be wary about putting hockey in an arena not built for it. But I guess with the Islanders, if it's their only option they have to go for it. But NHL hockey in buildings built primary for basketball always has problems. Just look at Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Interesting. Islanders were at the bottom of my list with the rumors they could be moving to KC or even out of state. I'll have to look at them more I guess. Going into this my list would be 1. Rangers2-3. Islanders-Devils (interchangeable)4. Sabres30. Flyers Like I said I will watch the teams play before I make the decision. Thanks for the tips so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Interesting. Islanders were at the bottom of my list with the rumors they could be moving to KC or even out of state. I'll have to look at them more I guess. Going into this my list would be 1. Rangers2-3. Islanders-Devils (interchangeable)4. Sabres30. Flyers Like I said I will watch the teams play before I make the decision. Thanks for the tips so far! Really, is going to games a factor for you? If so, you can save yourself a lot of money by choosing the Devs or Islanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'd still be wary about putting hockey in an arena not built for it. But I guess with the Islanders, if it's their only option they have to go for it. But NHL hockey in buildings built primary for basketball always has problems. Just look at Phoenix.After their proposal to build a new arena got voted down, it seems like Nassau and Barclays are the only two options. The seating capacity would only be about 14,000, but it may be worth it. It turns out that US Airways Center was also designed by Ellerbe Beckett. They designed Conseco Fieldhouse as well, which has a bowl similar to that of the Barclays Center. Conseco is home for a minor-league hockey team and has an unusual layout for its hockey games. http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/704455/conseco-hockey.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yeah, they also have AHL/ECHL teams in San Antonio, Cleveland, and perhaps another NBA city in their NBA arenas. In a lot of these cases, I think they put a curtain over the upper deck and just use the lower bowl for seating. Which is fine when you are only getting 7 or 8K fans per game. I remember in Phoenix, when they had to use the upper deck, there were major sight line problems with the hockey layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Really, is going to games a factor for you? If so, you can save yourself a lot of money by choosing the Devs or Islanders.Well certainly doesn't hurt ya know? I'll def be taking that into account. Although off the 3 in the NYC area MSG is by far the easiest to reach. Reason why the Rangers are 1 right is because a few of my best friends are Rangers fans so that also factors into going to games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yeah, they also have AHL/ECHL teams in San Antonio, Cleveland, and perhaps another NBA city in their NBA arenas. In a lot of these cases, I think they put a curtain over the upper deck and just use the lower bowl for seating. Which is fine when you are only getting 7 or 8K fans per game. I remember in Phoenix, when they had to use the upper deck, there were major sight line problems with the hockey layout.Sightlines are the main issue. The Nets spent some money to conduct a "Hockey Sightline Study." If they can make some adjustments with that, it might not be such a bad option to switch to a lower capacity arena, considering the location and the option to play in a $950 million venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Go with your gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Islanders would be a great team to start rooting for. Not sure where you live but Sabres are pretty far. Rangers are the Rangers and Devils will have a lot of changes in the upcoming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Winnapeg Jest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Winnapeg Jest[expletive]ing LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just wondering if you actually decided to get into hockey this year, or if you never really did? If so have you come to a decision on which team you are going to follow or is it still up in the air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Way up in the air college midterms and papers hit like a bitch not to mention I've been hooked on video games. It's inevitable that I will get into hockey this year because I want to so bad. Just won't happen till like winter break tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainEv3nt Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 capitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Fish will be permanently disowned if he becomes a Capitals fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Rangers wagon can still use you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainEv3nt Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Fish will be permanently disowned if he becomes a Capitals fan. thats your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 shoulda went with the Jest. Cobb is on their bandwagon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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