Is the new NHL more entertaining?
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.
984643
Tough question.  I would probably not do it, since playing all sports, including hockey, is an absolute joy.  Unless it came with a salary of $10 million, then I would reconsider....
296254
Yes. Add two more per conference, and shorten the regular season by four games (1 1/2 weeks) to allow the time for the extra playoff round, so the whole season doesn't end later than it does now. I think they should allow more teams in because now teams are over .500 and missing the playoffs. When I grew up, it was a 21-team league, and only the really bad teams missed. This year someone in the west will probably have 90 points and miss out. These are good teams who would make the playoffs interesting. Last season (2 years ago), I think Buffalo set a record for most wins (35) for a non-playoff team, and Edmonton was close. Also, it would generate more revenue in the added playoff cities, and would make the league more attractive to TV networks (What's better than playoff hockey?).
304816
No, do not tamper with the rules of baseball!  If they emulated the new hockey rules, we could see a situation like if a game were tied at the end of nine innings, they'd have three extra innings, then, if it were still tied, a homerun derby to determine the winner of the game!  (just like the new shootout after a five-minute overtime in hockey).  NO WAY!
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.
410307
Ice hockey in every way.  Playing or watching.  Street and ring hockey is just not fast enough, or tough enough.  Grass hockey is just too boring due to the large surface and again, lack of speed.
127557
I think each sport has its own attractions & fans. We can't say which is better...All are good and exciting_Good Luck
302646
A game continues with 20 minute periods until someone scores and the game has a winner and a loser.  During the season, they don't want games to go on for hours and hours (mostly because of the TV contracts).\nThe shootout that just was instituted is a fast ending to games (again, TV).  I'm not a big fan because it turns a team game into 1-on-1.  It is exciting and that was the idea . . . i just don't like it.  They want the best TEAMS to advance to the finals . . .  . hence OT til the game ends
517037
I like hockey because it is a fast paced game. NBA started to bore me to death. Since hockey was going on at the same time, i started to watch it. I picked up on the rules/strategies really easily.
466459
it has always been like that, and depending on who you ask, one is always better than the other. After seeing the 2006 olympics, i have a preference for the nhl rinks because now the games are always by the same rules(before, international and nhl were slightly different) and the smaller ice allows for more hitting and a faster game!
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.
991003
Well I know the AHL and ECHL broadcast their games on B2 Networks.  I'm not sure if they also broadcast NHL, but it's like $6 a game.  But, if you need hockey then the $6 dollar for a game a week would definielty be worth it.  You can go to (theahl.com) and their should be information about B2 Networks.  Hope you're able to watch hockey next season.
208034
Oh, yes. Well, part of it is that I see a lot of sloppy play. Good teams are playing down to the level of "lesser" teams, and that results in a lot of upsets. But that's a good thing. Plus, look at how close the games have been. Even when the favorite wins, it's often in the last few seconds or in OT. Those are great games to watch. I don't care who wins as long as I don't have to sit through a game where the loser gets killed.
424860
Thats not totally true. There is a rink down in southwest florida that has the best ice, or close to the best, in the ECHL. It has also been said that they have better ice than many NHL buildings. They also host numerous non-ice events each year and are home to a NBDL team and an arena football team. It's true that it does make for worse ice conditions but by proper maintance it can be fixed. The worst ice in the NHL is Madison Square Garden. Also keep in mind that some teams want different ice conditions based on who they're playing. When Chicago plays Detroit in Chicago, they soften the ice so it is slower. It gives them an advantage over the faster Detroit team.
1031652
Both...hockey is one of the best spectator sports and really have to be at the game to get the full effect and the awesome atmosphere
1039994
For the viewer, it nearly is year-round.  You've got NFL, NCAA, Arena Football, Canadian league, and I think the European league is still going too.  You can follow spring training and recruiting and the draft in what little off-season there is.\n\nBut if you had steak and lobster every single day, wouldn't you eventually get sick of it?  Better that it has its time - makes us appreciate it more.
503772
Hockey is more exciting because there's more non-stop action.  Football is great to watch too, but there are too many strutting, posturing idiots like Terrell Owens out there, who think the whole game revolves around them.  Hockey has no one like that, thank God.  It's a true team sport.