When I turned on the NHL All-Star game I was wondering when the next one will be. As much as I have been trying to avoid the business news of the NHL--the huge rift between the league and the player's union that will likely cause a lockout next season--it is crossing my radar. For me, I think it is putting more of a damper on the year than the Cap's play.
The actual game was fun to watch, though. For awhile the All-Star games were like watching basketball...just going from one end to the other scoring. Last couple of years, though, the players have managed some defense even without the checking, and I think it shows hockey in a wonderful light. When I watch it I think, how can anybody not like this sport?
Watching Miracle put me in a good hockey mood, then the All-Star game improved it. Of course, the NHL had me years ago...I don't need inane Jim Belushi (or worse, Shania Twain) commercials to explain the game. They get my ticket revenue even on nights when we have an ice storm or I'm home sick. I am wearing some officially-licensed merchandise right now. I'm doing my part.
I'm going to try to block the CBA from my mind again. I'm going to try to ignore the trade deadline and the fact that half the team are on the auction block. I'm going to watch for guys playing like they love what they are doing.
If I can't find it at the MCI Center, maybe I can find it watching mites play at 4 am at the local rink.
Posted by Nic at February 8, 2004 06:09 PM | TrackBack