bills_fan Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 The national media seems to have finally taken notice. It may be us vs. the San Jose/ Anaheim winner for the Cup!! http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AlJO...cnnsi&type=lgns
Dante Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 A final featuring Buffalo and San Jose would probably cause Bettman to commit suicide. Last season's Cup with Carolina and Edmonton had to annoy him. For him, a ratings nightmare. But as much as it would be a nightmare for him, it would be pure hockey joy for real fans . It would most likely be the best final series in twenty years. Or at least since the black plague that was the era of clutch and grab perfected by the Devils. Both teams love to skate and push the puck up the ice quickly. Both teams have defensmen that love to jump into the offense. Both are young and fast. Both teams have excellent goaltending. I can hardly wait!!! http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?service=page&pa...rticleid=280895 GO SHARKS!
Corp000085 Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 buffalo/southern ontario is a HUGE hockey market though... i don't think the ratings would be bad at all
Tortured Soul Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 The national media seems to have finally taken notice. It may be us vs. the San Jose/ Anaheim winner for the Cup!! http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AlJO...cnnsi&type=lgns 801683[/snapback] They're also tops in the power rankings. They've noticed.
Dante Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 buffalo/southern ontario is a HUGE hockey market though... i don't think the ratings would be bad at all 802283[/snapback] The only Ontario fans that care about the Sabres are in St.Catherines and and any that may live along the QEW on the way to Buffalo. Other than that its pretty much Leaf/Hab territory. That said, I think most Canadians will watch no matter who's playing. Bettman and the NHL are'nt concerned with ratings in Canada. No way they like a Sabre/San Jose matchup. They would much rather have a Ranger/Kings or Blackhawk final.
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