NHL All-Star Game / Skills Competition / Player Tracking / Women's Hockey + More! - Podcast #97

[@jasonclark5843]

A lot of people have asked and we have listened! Timestamps for the major topic/discussion segments have been added to the video description and will be included in all future podcasts going forward. Thanks for watching and remember that you can listen on the go with your mobile device with Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts and most podcatcher apps!

[@tommya8527]

Thanks a lot for the timestamps also rip kobe

[@andrewhayes88]

I remember when the World Cup of Hockey a couple of years ago had the fake digital ads on the boards. From what I could remember, each ad lasted for the length of the play whistle to whistle. Could be 3 minutes..or 30 seconds. Once the play started, the ad was different. It didn't change during the play.

[@polarbear1754]

There should be a "fastest goalie" competition.

[@tonyren.tr5]

I am an audio listener on Spotify and I laughed at you ranting about the accuracy TV net thing and the digital advertising on the board 🤣

[@jasonclark5843]

Thanks for listening!

[@BobLeeeSwaggga]

Green Day dropping those f bombs was the best part of weekend

[@Micter]

Related to the Camera angles and player names part: When you were talking about how they had preset camera angles, I remember an episode where Brent was ranting about how there are two guys in a truck that just push a button no matter what after play stops. Lmao

[@leiasmith8706]

Thank you Neil for the EIHL mention and commenting on Sully's announcement. Also the mention of the 3 idea's for specialist jerseys that I mentioned on twitter. Kind of feels odd that such a comment led to a bit of the podcast. This year's Pride weekend for the EIHL was it's first, but it certainly won't be it's last I don't think the amount of positivity online makes me think this will be a regular event now for our league. I'd be happy to if the NHL clubs played in specialist jersey's through the season, and if it's a limited number of games only I'm happy with that.

[@jewielouie929]

Would u watch a game live where the players are wearing go pros on their helmets

[@crd3770]

Just wanna say that Barzal is the most underrated player in the league and one of the best in the league

[@dudeno3182]

About the save streak competition. I think it would be cool to have local fans come in and shoot the shots. Obviously they have to check so they have some decent hockey skills first. But just imagine coming in as a fan, you would definetly try your hardest to score!

[@polarbear1754]

Gritty punch? What did the camera person see? What did the security person (?) see?

[@DarthCobalt55]

Goalies should have to shoot at the opposing net

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Regarding the Gritty situation. They are not allowed to publish any video because it involves a minor (a kid). In the court of law if a child is actively involved in a criminal case (alleged or proved) there is AUTOMATICALLY a Publication ban to protect the child.

[@f.n04]

We have St. louis is ottawa too... super tasty here

[@repentantgore9105]

Its so sad that a day later we would lose a great person to the world of sports Rest in peace Kobe Bryant 💛💜

[@eddiebenzee]

Hi Post2post

[@samanthal2763]

Neil I feel you im sick too. I got the flu so watch out for that.

[@classicsCanTV]

Hey Neil and Jason. I would like to state my opinion on the 3 referee idea. I personally wouldn’t Change it because I like the excitement and the intensity. For example a few years back I was at a QMJHL game it was the Olympics at the screaming eagles. The eagles were getting crushed 6-2. In the 3rd we came back to make the score 6-4 the ref give us to penalty’s in the matter of 30 seconds that clearly weren’t even close to penalty’s they had a 5 on 3 for a minute and a half and we killed it off. We ended up tying the game with less then 2 minutes to go. We ended up winning in ot. Anyways this is just my opinion. I know not everyone will agree and that’s ok.

[@kellyb3138]

Billie Joe Armstong did not pull his wang out onstage in Canada. He mooned a crowd in Milwaukee and got arrested in 1995. And their music isn't garbage - though the song they made for the NHL is not good.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Personally I like the idea of the data points. Its interesting plus it helps to know where the players are and who they are. this way you can tell where your favourite player is.

[@ogreman2229]

david fitzpatrick I’ve never had any issue recognizing players, the numbers do that job already

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

@@ogreman2229 For me (im almost blind) I can Never see the numbers when the players are skating in play.

[@ogreman2229]

david fitzpatrick that’s a very good argument for having the option available, I’d like it as an option the user can turn on/off. Kind of like subtitles on a show

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

@@ogreman2229 Good point. I have friends wqho are like me (wear thick glasses and are almost to the point of being legally blind) and I know that having something like that would help them.

[@RaceEast]

I’ve never been to St Louis bar and grill but have heard nothing but good things about the Moncton location.

[@jasonclark5843]

We heard that as well, which is why we were a bit disappointed with the one here.

[@HawkeyMontages]

Just want to say that Green Day performed at the All-Star game because they made the theme song for NBC Sports Wednesday Night Hockey games this year

[@polarbear1754]

Remember when the American broadcasts felt it was important to have "highlighted" pucks so the U.S. fans could follow the play? THAT was useless. You could even see the puck through the boards, like a PS glitch.

[@samanthal2763]

This is what I would like to see for th all star game... 1. Skills competition: the winner of each event(unless a new event ofc) should always come back to defend their title for example barzel next year should be able to defend his title. They aren't in the game per say but they are there to defend their title 2. The actual game I like 3 on 3 but I think that the fantasy draft version they did I think 2015 was so cool. That way you can play with anyone. You could still have 3 on 3 and a captain from each division and then instead of only having people in ur division you could pick someone from the opposite side of the NHL.

[@chucktaylor2135]

Neil, you should go to a Vegas game when Malcolm Subban is in net. lol

[@brodyheinrichs8883]

I am form Sudbury and St. Louis is a great restaurant

[@crd3770]

The Pro Bowl in the NFL is a complete joke

[@dansonofchris]

Does anyone know how long the deal the NHL made with Fanatics is? Used to love Fanatics, that was THEN! I don’t know when, but they have gone down hill so fast!

[@AndrewB24]

wait what? i thought fanatic was owned by the nhl lmfao

[@lornerichards1277]

i cant remember where i read this but apparently the nhl is going to put name stamps on the players in the playoffs thats so distracting and stupid like the players have their names and numbers on their back and arms in big print for forever like whats the point of that other then pissing people off

[@DerektheMotorider]

As someone who grew up in stl. If the restaurant doesn't serve toasted raviolis, then it's doesn't represent st. Louis. I find it odd that Canadian chains have the same name as American cities... Like Boston pizza.... I don't think anyone in America thinks of Boston when you mention pizza to them..

[@polarbear1754]

Digital boards should only change ads during stoppages. Very distracting. Marketing ploy.

[@ghgmusic5970]

The board advertising, I hated the Ticketmaster ad. It would flash first and then do this like weird zoom in thing, it got distracting

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Typically sT LOUIS IS PRETTY good but I think because of the fact that its new it was a little bit different than usual.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

the reason the states is bad for lawsuits is because they don't have free healthcare. When you have to pay out of pocket for basic doctors visit it makes sense to sue for medical purposes.

[@polarbear1754]

It should go back to East vs. West.

[@Blades500]

The NHL is so interested in using technology. How about instead of making technology for the viewer, you develop technology to make the game better? Including better angles for the refs and better technology in general to get the calls right? Wouldn't that be better than seeing where the puck is going via a neon pink line?

[@onnihamalainen8902]

pls rank finnish liiga goal horns next.

[@senorpasso8670]

As a commited fan from England; I didn't enjoy the All Star weekend at all. The games played were to slow & the peripheral trick games were somewhat circus-like. Almost put myself off the sport completely

[@DarthCobalt55]

About Billie Joe Armstrong have they not heard a Green Day song?

[@justingray21]

Neil it probably would taste a little bit better if u weren’t sick because I was sick last week and I didn’t want to eat to much cause almost everything tasted off and I live near Toronto and have eaten there and I loved the food

[@metabolicraged]

RIP Jason lol. Ghost pepper is hot!!

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

people leave the refs alone! THEY ARE HUMAN NOT ROBOTS!

[@ogreman2229]

All of the technology detracted from to presentation for me. The puck/player tracking was obstructive and the digital ads on the boards were super distracting. I really hope the league isn’t going to push this.

[@EDMLyfe]

I hope the league pushes it

[@ogreman2229]

EDM Lyfe you are legitimately the first person I’ve heard like it then.

[@MrJamer47]

Yea, and they got rid of the yellow seats that's dumb.

[@roanlaplante]

I think the MLB all star game is a tremendous bore, and it has been for decades. In hockey there's a problem with playing hard -- you could get hurt. In baseball there's a similar problem, but it mainly exists for the pitchers. As a reward for being the all star pitcher, you get to mess up your pitching schedule and/or miss a start in your regular rotation. That's why, not too long ago, pitchers pitched a maximum of two innings, and then in 2005 that thing happened where one team ran out of pitchers and so the game was declared a tie after the 10th inning so that some team would not get screwed. Now, the game is thought to be more competitive; MLB tries to project the idea that it is competitive. But the game no longer determines home field advantage in the world series. Even if a lot of the players play hard because the league wants the game to be a prestigious event, it's still a joke to me. The home run derby, which is a fun affair, is the real all star game and has been for decades, just like the NHL skills competition, which is fun even if some of the competitions are a bit strange and weird and stupid, is the real event at the all star game (and the women's game at the skills comeptition this year was just terrific; absolutely the highlight of the weekend).

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

About Green Day Swearing thats the culture of Punk rock. I expect they wont be invited back but it is apart of punk rock. Plus most kids these days know swearing and how to swear because of their parents and not so much the media.

[@crd3770]

I agree with you about fanatics...nobody wants that garbage

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Emotional trauma is a real thing but to ask money seems to far to me.

[@stormyguy]

Im 2-0-2 Vegas beat Colorado 7-0 2017 VGK loses to canes in shootout 2017 VGK beat Dallas 4-1 2019 VGK loses to Canadiens in OT 2019

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

hers the thing. a lot of TV stations now say to NOT SHOW THE FIGHTS BECAUSE THEY DONT WATN TO HAVE VIOLENCE ON THEIR CHANNELS. I know CBC has this rule as does TSN.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Personally I think that they deserve it because THEIR ARENA BURNED DOWN! I would say its under the claim of extreme circumstances and I live in Ontario and would love to attend an Hockeyville but i have no problem supporting a town when they need the money to rebuild the arena that obiviously plays such an important part in the town.

[@scrapper7740]

Why was Kobe not mentioned in this I know it’s basketball but it’s huge news..maybe it’s recorded before he passed ?

[@jasonclark5843]

Yup, recorded this morning.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Punk rock. IF you dont swear you're either uncool or you're Christian punk Rock.

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

Personally I think we shouldn't have the All star game mid season due to injuries. Also its not fair to the teams in the playoffs to lose home advantage if whoever won the all star game gets home even if they barely made the playoffs. Also what happens if the division that won the all star game DOESNT make the finals?

[@davidfitzpatrick4254]

sure you know whos on the ice but you dont know who it is exactly.