Bigger Nets? Yes/No

Habsfan84 · 10-17-2007, 03:38 PM

This is just a simple yes or no poll asking the question if you would be happy or mad if the nets got bigger.

Habsfan84 · 10-17-2007, 03:40 PM

I think that they should leave the nets the same. This talk about changing the game should stop. Leave it as it is already.

WingsForDinner · 10-17-2007, 04:36 PM

No, No, No, No, No!

I'm getting tired of them threatening to change the various fundamental parts of the game...it's just unwarranted. This is one instance where I actually agree with Roberto Luongo's viewpoint. Yes, the game would appeal more to casual fans if there was more scoring -- but why alienate the true fans? IMO, the game was fine before the lockout. It was still decent afterwards, but the more they change, the less appealing it's becoming to real fans.

I say just leave it as it is. We sure don't need goal-fests, those are even more boring than anything. The whole softening up the game is also getting a bit old...people like fights, they like the hard checks and the fact that you have to fight to get and keep the puck. The more they take away from that, the less actual action there is on the ice...so why?

Meh...maybe that's just me...

Habsfan84 · 10-18-2007, 03:24 PM

The NHL has to stop this changing for the better of the game, period.

detroitfan · 10-18-2007, 07:23 PM

Just dumb... could hurt NHL and records for previuos players in the NHL.
This would only be good for the Red Wings so they can score even more goals!!!
SAME SIZE NETS

Habsfan84 · 10-19-2007, 07:20 AM

Bigger nets would possibly hurt scoring records and goalie records. This rule would not be good for the Redwings because they have Hasek in he net. He already has a problem stopping the puck.

Drury77 · 10-19-2007, 04:56 PM

they've already made enough changes to the game, some for the good some not, but I'm totally against this.

It would change so much. Stats would not be able to be compared to old timers due to the drastic changes in the net

MtAvsfn · 10-19-2007, 11:35 PM

Not only no, but hell no.

Habsfan84 · 10-20-2007, 07:54 AM

I dont think that this will happen because there trying to do this to entise more fans but already everyone who has posted in this thread hates the idea.

WingsForDinner · 10-20-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan84

I dont think that this will happen because there trying to do this to entise more fans but already everyone who has posted in this thread hates the idea.

Yes and no.

They're trying to bring more fans to the game, and this would do that (casual fans, not true fans). The reason everyone here hates the idea is because these are true hockey fans, the ones that the NHL doesn't seem too interested in.

The last I read of this issue, the NHL decided against bigger nets because it had next-to-no backing from any of the players, but they're still looking at it because of the casual fans and the potential to turn the NHL into a goal-fest.

That's my understanding, at least. What we think is the least concern of the NHL, sadly.

detroitfan · 10-20-2007, 03:49 PM

the nhl thinks that biiger nets will save the game well no it wont it is something else not nets.
just say no to bigger nets.

Habsfan84 · 10-21-2007, 08:31 AM

Do we need the Casual fans who like goal scoring. Only in some city's but you got to cater to the real fans if you want the NHL to survive.

WingsForDinner · 10-21-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan84

Do we need the Casual fans who like goal scoring. Only in some city's

Exactly, but the NHL wants to increase marketability, and one way of doing that is bringing in the casual fans. I don't agree with it, because I love hockey the way it was (I was watching a tape I have from the '99/'00 season, and it STILL appeals to me more than today's game).

The NHL doesn't agree with that viewpoint, and that's their decision. Eventually it will backfire on them and hockey will have to revert, but for now, if we want to watch the NHL, we've got to watch this watered down version that arbitrarily gets readjusted every year...

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Originally Posted by Habsfan84

but you got to cater to the real fans if you want the NHL to survive.

That's why the nets haven't been made bigger yet. I'll be the first to admit, I'm not a marketing expert, but if the NHL's casual outlook does become successful, it's not hard to imagine what'll happen to the real fans (hello, QMJHL).

Habsfan84 · 10-21-2007, 05:23 PM

I agree with all of your points by far. It worries me what the NHL will be like in 10, 20 years. I sure hope this doesnt happen but by then i think fighting will have also been terminated.

Joe Strummer · 08-08-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MtAvsfn

Not only no, but hell no.

Couldn't have said it better myself!!!

10-17-2007, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-17-2007, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-17-2007, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
WingsForDinner Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 400	No, No, No, No, No! I'm getting tired of them threatening to change the various fundamental parts of the game...it's just unwarranted. This is one instance where I actually agree with Roberto Luongo's viewpoint. Yes, the game would appeal more to casual fans if there was more scoring -- but why alienate the true fans? IMO, the game was fine before the lockout. It was still decent afterwards, but the more they change, the less appealing it's becoming to real fans. I say just leave it as it is. We sure don't need goal-fests, those are even more boring than anything. The whole softening up the game is also getting a bit old...people like fights, they like the hard checks and the fact that you have to fight to get and keep the puck. The more they take away from that, the less actual action there is on the ice...so why? Meh...maybe that's just me... __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 1(w) - 0(d) - 0(l) = 3(pts) Dallas Stars: 45(w) - 30(l) - 7(otl) = 97(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division

10-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	The NHL has to stop this changing for the better of the game, period. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

10-18-2007, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
detroitfan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129	Just dumb... could hurt NHL and records for previuos players in the NHL. This would only be good for the Red Wings so they can score even more goals!!! SAME SIZE NETS __________________ Detroitfan

10-19-2007, 07:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-19-2007, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
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10-19-2007, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
MtAvsfn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 328	Not only no, but hell no.

10-20-2007, 07:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	I dont think that this will happen because there trying to do this to entise more fans but already everyone who has posted in this thread hates the idea. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

10-20-2007, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
detroitfan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 129	the nhl thinks that biiger nets will save the game well no it wont it is something else not nets. just say no to bigger nets. __________________ Detroitfan

10-21-2007, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	Do we need the Casual fans who like goal scoring. Only in some city's but you got to cater to the real fans if you want the NHL to survive. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

10-21-2007, 05:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	I agree with all of your points by far. It worries me what the NHL will be like in 10, 20 years. I sure hope this doesnt happen but by then i think fighting will have also been terminated. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum