Isn't hockey already dumb enough?
92044
Yeah, hockey is pretty dumb.  What would happen if the violence were eliminated?  Bet people would quit watching.  Maybe they should just let the players bludgeon each other to the death, then "Game Over".
87443
Yes.  I play hockey and the funny thing is, we don't care if you like our sport.  Yes, there are "black ppl" in hockey.  There aren't that many because not many want to play.  When "black ppl" show up to play, they're welcomed with open arms, unlike other sports (golf, baseball, etc).  When you talk about how we "smack a black plastic thing with a stick", first of all, it's vulcanized rubber, moron.  Secondly, any sport can be reduced to that type of description.\n\nFootball: "they just run around with a leather oval"\nBaseball:  "they just try to hit a ball with a stick"\nBasketball:"they just try to put a ball in a hoop"\n\nNothing personal, but hey, you bashed my sport.
1012054
I'm going to agree with dixiegirl687 and john_c but add:\n\n8. You're giving the rest of us in the military a bad name.  \n\nHockey in the south is not a fad; there are plenty of us who do know hockey, and trying to perpetuate an ignorant image only makes you look bad.
1178310
The problem with making the nets bigger is that there is no way the goaltender could possibly move that fast or that  well to stop the puck.  Hockey players are obviously very sturdy on their skates, but a goalie with all that equipment is pretty limited as to how far and fast they move.  The nets are fine...
1186587
Not worth your breath, they either know or they don't know about hockey/
324639
So that the US could practice beating a team without even trying. We need to practice too you know. Canadian Soccer HAHAHA :) thats funny, but Hockey well thats a different story
1092834
I agree that the refs need to let them play.  These new rules slow down the game so much.  I'm a Rangers' fan but John Davidson needs to shutup with this, "It's hooking because his stick is parallel to the ice."  This isn't math class and isn't the way the game has been played.  The NHL needs to go back to the old rules because it makes the game more exciting.  They made the rules to encourage hockey idiots to watch.  If they didn't like hockey then, they're not going to like hockey now.  It's so dumb that they make these rules for morons that have never followed the game before.  Just let the boys play the game they love playing and don't call these b.s. penalties to make it exciting. I'll be disappointed if the game-winning goal is scored on a dumb penalty.
292771
zdrub your personal beliefs are stupid. To me you sound like a hater. DONT HATE!! NHL SUCKS
501800
Even though hockey is our national game,cricket is more popular.This is bcos cricket is more interesting.I think its time we changd our national game to cricket.
1134380
yeah i am. the trick is looking forward to the next season and finding a replacement sport. i suggest soccer with the fIFA world cup on every day it is a great way to get your mind of hockey try it. if it doesnot work im sorry my be play your own hockey games with your friends.
1020744
probally not, but im sure there is some moron who put something like that on the net.
1115335
Would that be possible in icehockey?
44833
I DONT THINK ITS A SPORT AND HERES WHY. IF YOU WIN BY BEING JUDGED, NOT BY SCORING POINTS LIKE IN FOOTBALL OR BASEBALLOR FROM BEING TIMED LIKE BOBSLEDDING, I DONT THINK IT CAN BE A SPORT. JUDGING IS TOO SUBJECTIVE. WHILE I THINK DANCING AND ICE SKATING ARE VERY ATHLETIC EVENTS, THAT DOESNT MAKE THEM SPORTS
848256
The way the game is called right now is the way it should be called.\n\nBefore the strike, the game had become slow and ugly.  There was no skating, too much play in the neutral zone, and far too many uncalled penalties for interference, hooking, etc.  With the new calls, the league is giving skilled players - not slow-skating goons - the chance to shine.\n\nAnyone who complains about the game now has no idea how hockey was meant to be played.  It's not supposed to be slow and rough, it's supposed to be fast, with lots of skill and plenty of big, clean hits - not little hooks and grabbing.\n\nFinally, you shouldn't blame the refs for all the calls - you should blame the players for constantly committing stupid penalties.  They know the rules, but so many of them continue to break them.  I don't care if it's even a minor infraction, it still deserves to be called.\n\nHockey can be fast and skilled without taking away all the hitting.  That's what we're seeing now, and I think that for true hockey fans, it's a huge relief after the quagmire the NHL was stuck in for a decade.
209561
It's not that I think that bad calls are intentional, but when they are made, especially at crucial points in the game, they stand out.  Cases in point- the travelling call on B.C. and the non-goaltending call that went against Washington.  In both cases, the next possession altered the outcomes of those games.  At this point, it will be very difficult for the NCAA to pick a crew that has been consistent and eagle-eyed to ref the Final Four and Championship games.
447761
They already have a sport, hockey. And they are very passionate about it, like we are with football.
402426
NO, I for one liked the fights. Realizing pure hockey enthusiasts would say that is not really part of the game, you asked is it more entertaining. I really miss the days of old for instance when the 'Broad Street Bullies' better known as the Philadelphia Flyers played. Teams were truly intimidated to play at the Spectrum.