Comments on: Beginning of the End for NHL? http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html League Football, Soccer News and Views from Around the World Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:57:06 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: nige http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141434 nige Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:33:15 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141434 STOP CALLING IT SOCCER STOP CALLING IT SOCCER

]]> By: Christian http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141322 Christian Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:22:35 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141322 wow this is amazing, we have the exact same argument in australia! except here we have rugby and AFl that dominates, slowly but surely football (aka soccer) will become the most watched and played sport in both out contries :) wow this is amazing, we have the exact same argument in australia! except here we have rugby and AFl that dominates, slowly but surely football (aka soccer) will become the most watched and played sport in both out contries :)

]]> By: adas http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141309 adas Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:27:33 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141309 Hockey and soccer (football) are truely international sports. Especially because they weren't invented and solely played originally in the US. Baseball, american football, and basketball were invented here. They seem to be the only sports most people care about because the country usually sports the best teams in these competitions. Baseball and basketball have progressed to other countries and those countries can now compete with the US. American football is the only sport the US would dominate the globe easily. But soccer and hockey remain those sports where americans have to work particularly hard to excel in. Their not "American" sports, so they're not embraced. It seems a little silly, because basketball, baseball, and even american football are being adopted all over the world. For some reason, this country will import your cars, but not your sports. Hockey and soccer (football) are truely international sports. Especially because they weren’t invented and solely played originally in the US. Baseball, american football, and basketball were invented here. They seem to be the only sports most people care about because the country usually sports the best teams in these competitions. Baseball and basketball have progressed to other countries and those countries can now compete with the US. American football is the only sport the US would dominate the globe easily. But soccer and hockey remain those sports where americans have to work particularly hard to excel in. Their not “American” sports, so they’re not embraced. It seems a little silly, because basketball, baseball, and even american football are being adopted all over the world. For some reason, this country will import your cars, but not your sports.

]]> By: Doogie2K http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141302 Doogie2K Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:02:06 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141302 Well, obviously, there'll be no football revolution in hockey, because flying feet are dangerous enough without knives strapped to the bottom. If football ever overtakes hockey in America, though, it'll be in places where hockey is already unpopular and where the population is more receptive to the game, i.e. warm cities with large immigrant populations. In northern climes, though, I don't see it; it's too much a part of the culture (to say nothing of my home and native land). As for the mainstream, well, if Victoria Beckham couldn't get celebrity-obsessed America to take more than a fleeting interest... Finally, I know you're kidding, but if there's any sport that gets more guff than football from American sports media, it's hockey. We're in this together, as far as I'm concerned. Hell, I even watch the odd game since I started playing (mostly goal) last year. Well, obviously, there’ll be no football revolution in hockey, because flying feet are dangerous enough without knives strapped to the bottom.

If football ever overtakes hockey in America, though, it’ll be in places where hockey is already unpopular and where the population is more receptive to the game, i.e. warm cities with large immigrant populations. In northern climes, though, I don’t see it; it’s too much a part of the culture (to say nothing of my home and native land). As for the mainstream, well, if Victoria Beckham couldn’t get celebrity-obsessed America to take more than a fleeting interest…

Finally, I know you’re kidding, but if there’s any sport that gets more guff than football from American sports media, it’s hockey. We’re in this together, as far as I’m concerned. Hell, I even watch the odd game since I started playing (mostly goal) last year.

]]> By: soccershop.com http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141288 soccershop.com Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:20:00 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141288 Must have been watching EPL before the game and decided to try it out. He's got the right idea Must have been watching EPL before the game and decided to try it out. He’s got the right idea

]]> By: kevin http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141283 kevin Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:39:49 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141283 When the USA is 90% mexican soccer will be #1.....but it still won't make any money because all the rich white people will still be watching football, basketball and hockey. Just because a sport is popular doesn't make it interesting. When the USA is 90% mexican soccer will be #1…..but it still won’t make any money because all the rich white people will still be watching football, basketball and hockey. Just because a sport is popular doesn’t make it interesting.

]]> By: Daryl http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141280 Daryl Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:10:43 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141280 Easy there Joe C! If you read the post and the other comments, no one's really knocking hockey. Actually, I twice say how much I like it. My taking the piss is just a tongue in cheek reaction to the uncalled for bashing soccer often gets from other sports. And just out of curiosity... could you explain how putting a space between off and side = gay? Easy there Joe C!

If you read the post and the other comments, no one’s really knocking hockey. Actually, I twice say how much I like it. My taking the piss is just a tongue in cheek reaction to the uncalled for bashing soccer often gets from other sports.

And just out of curiosity… could you explain how putting a space between off and side = gay?

]]> By: Eduardo http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141277 Eduardo Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:58:15 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141277 Nothing against football(the real one), but hockey is the greatest sport in the world. One day people will start pay atention. Even here in Brazil, we have a lot of hockey fans. Basketball, a game with lazy players eand boring style will lose to football. Hockey will grow. Take note. Nothing against football(the real one), but hockey is the greatest sport in the world. One day people will start pay atention. Even here in Brazil, we have a lot of hockey fans.

Basketball, a game with lazy players eand boring style will lose to football. Hockey will grow. Take note.

]]> By: Joe C http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141275 Joe C Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:37:30 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141275 Now I know why this website is called the offside. It's not offside, it's off side as in gay. What a gay post. No sport needs as much skill or is as beautiful as hockey. Maybe soccer players should pick up sticks? They might have better control over the ball and actually score more easily on that 20ft net. Now I know why this website is called the offside. It’s not offside, it’s off side as in gay. What a gay post.

No sport needs as much skill or is as beautiful as hockey. Maybe soccer players should pick up sticks? They might have better control over the ball and actually score more easily on that 20ft net.

]]> By: Pension Plan Puppets http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html/comment-page-1#comment-141271 Pension Plan Puppets Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:15:51 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-nhl.html#comment-141271 Soccer is already more popular but I think the real question is whether the MLS can overtake the NHL. Soccer is already more popular but I think the real question is whether the MLS can overtake the NHL.

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