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Ovi not going to the circus
« on: Saturday December 28, 2019, 07:18:38 PM Eastern »
I'm not sureI agree with this decision.
I totally understand his reasoning behind his previous decisions to not attend or participate.

This one not so much.

The last one was two fingeers up at the NHL.  No probs there.,  Totally and absolutely justified. (imho)    This one however, seems to be two fingers up at the fans.

Boo hoo hoo!  He's becoming an old man!  :crying:

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Ah, come on!    ::)
Ovi got voted in, not just as a player, but as a CAPTAIN of the Met division for a reason  The reason is that he has fANS all over your country and all over the world.  People like me and many others. 

People from other teams voted him in.  AS CAPTAIN.
He is betraying all of us.  Every hockey fan.  Every ice hockey fan.   :( >:( >:( :(

IF there is some genuine reason that he can't play.. an undisclosed injury or something, then fair enough, but otherwise....

This ain't about putting one to the NHL, this time, this year it's about the FANS.  He needs to wind his neck in and  remember who exactly pays his wages!  His house, his cars..........


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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #1 on: Saturday December 28, 2019, 07:23:54 PM Eastern »
I don’t blame him. He’s been to 6 or 7 so it’s not like he’s skipping out on his first go, like Rendon did this past season, if he thinks at his age it helps the team I’m fine with it, and I think the league needs to stop suspending people for it when they’ve already been there multiple times, it does free up a slot for someone else to go
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #2 on: Saturday December 28, 2019, 07:52:04 PM Eastern »
He's the biggest superstar of his generation.
EVERY body wans to see him.  he should be there.  This is hockey at it's most promotional.
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #3 on: Saturday December 28, 2019, 09:26:50 PM Eastern »
Isn't the NHL not allowing players to go to the Olympics?
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #4 on: Saturday December 28, 2019, 09:55:40 PM Eastern »
Quote from: zerofox on Saturday December 28, 2019, 09:26:50 PM Eastern
Isn't the NHL not allowing players to go to the Olympics?


yep, at least until the next CBA is negotiated, which is very soon
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:37:29 PM Eastern »
Quote from: Surreylily on Saturday December 28, 2019, 07:52:04 PM Eastern
He's the biggest superstar of his generation.
EVERY body wans to see him.  he should be there.  This is hockey at it's most promotional.


I just don't see this event as really exciting. If someone wants to see Ovie, just go to the Caps game. Personally I regret I never went to Red Wings game when Pavel was in his prime, I missed such awesome player.
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:46:46 PM Eastern »
Quote from: alta on Saturday December 28, 2019, 09:55:40 PM Eastern

yep, at least until the next CBA is negotiated, which is very soon

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Do you think that might be why he isn't going to the circus?  As protest to the ban to the Olympics?
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:49:17 PM Eastern »
Quote from: RavenCp on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:37:29 PM Eastern

I just don't see this event as really exciting. If someone wants to see Ovie, just go to the Caps game. Personally I regret I never went to Red Wings game when Pavel was in his prime, I missed such awesome player.

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Attending a game isnt quite so easy for some of us as you might think.   :clown:
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:02:40 PM Eastern »
Quote from: RavenCp on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:37:29 PM Eastern

I just don't see this event as really exciting. If someone wants to see Ovie, just go to the Caps game. Personally I regret I never went to Red Wings game when Pavel was in his prime, I missed such awesome player.
If you couldn't get to see Pavel Datsyk, how many people do you think dn't see their heroes.
That as my point.
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:04:30 PM Eastern »
Quote from: RavenCp on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:37:29 PM Eastern

I just don't see this event as really exciting. If someone wants to see Ovie, just go to the Caps game. Personally I regret I never went to Red Wings game when Pavel was in his prime, I missed such awesome player.

Actually, I think you ust proved my point.   ;) :raspberry:
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:21:23 PM Eastern »
Quote from: Surreylily on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:02:40 PM Eastern
If you couldn't get to see Pavel Datsyk, how many people do you think dn't see their heroes.
That as my point.


I wanted to see how he was playing live in his prime. The real game.

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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:30:11 PM Eastern »
Quote from: Surreylily on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 05:46:46 PM Eastern
....

Do you think that might be why he isn't going to the circus?  As protest to the ban to the Olympics?


Meh.  I don't think it is about anything except his health.  He is getting older....maybe a bit tired or dinged up (based on his not quite superstar play lately).  As many ASG as he has gone to...not sure it's that big of a deal.  I do think the league should drop the stupid suspension rule for not going.  I mean I get it, big star, everyone wants to see him, but the ASG is not really a game anymore.  It's more like watching a shooting drill.  There is not hitting or defense anymore.  I surprised a goalie even wants to go...it can get embarrassing with the number of goals allowed.


Anyway, I don't think Ovi's absence is a protest (but WTH do I know)


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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:49:00 PM Eastern »
Quote from: richkrt99 on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:30:11 PM Eastern

Meh.  I don't think it is about anything except his health.  He is getting older....maybe a bit tired or dinged up (based on his not quite superstar play lately).  As many ASG as he has gone to...not sure it's that big of a deal.  I do think the league should drop the stupid suspension rule for not going.  I mean I get it, big star, everyone wants to see him, but the ASG is not really a game anymore.  It's more like watching a shooting drill.  There is not hitting or defense anymore.  I surprised a goalie even wants to go...it can get embarrassing with the number of goals allowed.


Anyway, I don't think Ovi's absence is a protest (but WTH do I know)

Thank you for missing me.  I'm not everybody's cup of tea, let's face it!   :wackysmile:

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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 07:00:06 PM Eastern »
Quote from: Surreylily on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 06:49:00 PM Eastern
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #15 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 08:36:27 PM Eastern »
I 100% agree with and support Ovie not going to the All-Star Game.  I ALWAYS thought the All-Star Game was a PITA and stupid.  There is little point to it IMO.  I much rather have Ovie take the week to recuperate and rest.  Screw Bettman!
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Re: Ovi not going to the circus
« Reply #16 on: Tuesday December 31, 2019, 10:32:44 PM Eastern »
Quote from: ArJunaZ on Tuesday December 31, 2019, 08:36:27 PM Eastern
I 100% agree with and support Ovie not going to the All-Star Game.  I ALWAYS thought the All-Star Game was a PITA and stupid.  There is little point to it IMO.  I much rather have Ovie take the week to recuperate and rest.  Screw Bettman!
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I think this is the perfect opportunity for Ovi to stick it to the NHL.   :raspberry:   This is the one time he can swan around with his shirt tuced in  Tee hee   8)
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