Show 42: Classic NHL Mess in Winter Classic

Here is the show that addresses my feelings on the Winter Classic ticket problem and response to your emails. I do apologize if my verbalization of some things is a tad offensive. Also, when I speak earlier in the show about Dallas, I call them an exception because they are in the southern US. I listened to the show and thought to myself, "That just sounded like I called them an expansion team in the last 10 years." That portion didn't flow well, but my point was well delivered.

Enjoy the hardcore rant. Email me back with comments and feedback. This show may become a controversial one.

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Pittsburgh NewsCast: The Password was Leaked.

Vote on your thoughts: Winter Classic Poll

The Upcoming Shows: New Format

I did get Anaheim and Atlanta out of the way, and I was looking to get Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, and Carolina on the air tonight, but I need to change it up. Since the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks are starting the season off really early this year, I will cap off the Season Preview with a glimpse at divisional breakdowns and then ultimately each conference's predicted finishes. I have been bouncing my arguments off a few people and they didn't seem to happy when I said Minnesota was going to miss the playoffs and Edmonton would do the same. I'm getting heavily criticized, but you'll find out why in the next few shows.

BUT...before all that takes place, I will air a special show on the Winter Classic Outdoor game and the controversial aspects of ticket sales and resales. The publicity of the game in the marketing scheme is also a big factor in the mix along with an image issue. For example, College Bowl day?!?! Of all days, why didn't you pick February 17th Gary? Honestly. That's ok. The fans' outcries of support for this game may surprise everyone, but if you didn't get your ticket, I have one question: Ice Bowl or Rose Bowl? That's where it gets tricky. My guess is that the only people that'll end up watching will be the people from Buffalo and Pittsburgh inside and outside the stadium. That's probably going to be just about it. OH, and Canada too, of course. There are a lot of X factors here. I'll weigh in on where my more educated stand is on the issue in the NEXT show, followed by the Season Previews.

Stay Tuned

Show 41: Atlanta Thrashers

Next up on the NHL 07-08 Preview is the Southeast Division winners, victims of a first round sweep last year in the playoffs; the Atlanta Thrashers.

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Iced Over on Tickets for Winter Classic/Ice Bowl

I've been receiving quite a few emails and spoke with many disappointed people when it comes to getting the equal opportunity to get tickets to see the famed Winter Classic (also known as the Ice Bowl) outdoor game between the Sabres and Penguins. I have a lot of grief to dish out on this, as well. I will interrupt my coverage of the NHL team-by-team preview with a special podcast centered around the issue of access and afford-ability of tickets to this game and also the issue of marketing flaws that the NHL is experiencing overall. This outdoor game is just the tip of the ice-berg when it comes to problems with the NHL's marketing strategies. The lack of reasonable access to these kinds of events contradicts the direction that the NHL claims to be going for in expanding the game. I'm going to address this issue and the many others in a special edition today after I publish the Atlanta preview.

Stay tuned.

Show 40: Anaheim Ducks

This is the first of many episodes covering each team in a preview format looking back at last year and also their off-season moves. The first team: The Stanley Cup Champions; Anaheim Ducks

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Show 39: Ready to Roll into the New Season

This show will serve as a feeder into the next several shows where I will look at each team and analyze where they finished last year and where I think they'll end up this coming season. A lot has happened in the off-season, and a lot of teams will shift around because of it. So, for the next dozen shows, I'll be dividing up shows by teams and give my take on everything going on in each organization after looking at all sides of their previous season and their mindset going into a new season.

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Show 38 3/4: Some News in Between Now and Then

This is a video podcast I didn't get the chance to post last week. It has been a real busy couple of weeks with running hockey try-outs, starting classes, and then getting sick with a hell of a cold. So much fun in such short time. Feedback is welcome on this format. Not sure if I'm comfortable with it yet.

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Advertising a New Blog-site

For all you hockey fans (especially in the WNY region and Buffalo Sabres fans):

As a favor to good friend of mine, I'm advertising a new up-and-rising hockey forum and blog-center. www.hockeyscape.com This site is for everyone to air their thoughts on topics decided by the members and administrators and is very interactive. I want to help my buddy get this thing rolling and aid in the expansion of the knowledge of the game and get this site to become a premier site to talk all things hockey. Many members hail from the Buffalo region and are involved in Performax Hockey Systems based out of Amherst, NY. So give a whirl and join up today!

Coming Soon: Season Preview Team by Team

Several Episodes will role your way talking about each team for the next eight days leading into the start of the regular season. We'll talk where they were last year, the moves they made in the off-season, and what direction I believe the team will be heading in. I'm still debating on whether or not I'll do a team per show or three teams per show...I'll feel it out and decide. Tonight I'll begin posting in alphabetical order for the next eight days by city. So get ready, it's coming quick. It's going to just be a little perk for everyone to get excited about leading into the season.

Talk to you all real soon!

Show 38 1/2: The Podcast Emcee Audition Video

I know I already posted this, but I'm experimenting now to see if I can get it to upload on iTunes. This should be interesting if it works. If it does, this show will be doing some new and exciting things in the near future.

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Show 38: Super Series Update and News

The Super Series between Canada and Russia is a bit lopsided; plus some news tidbits to round things out.

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Show 37: News and Rantings

Alcohol abuse, players leaving the NHL for other leagues, and a very interesting rant. Check it out because this show gives my view of my fears that are now haunting the NHL. Tradition is falling out of place, and it's time that it gets noticed. Too many changes are being made in the NHL, and the scars of these movements are like skates on an unresurfaced sheet of ice in the arenas across North America. You'll know what I mean when you give a little to the rant portion of the show following the news briefs.

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PreShow 37: My Emcee Audition Video

To give it one last hoot, I'll just show you all how I looked on my live-audition video that took place outside of the HSBC Arena on August 4th. This will probably be the first and last video you'll see of me online for a long time.

Enjoy and get a good laugh in.


Check out the Audition video here