Any Hockey Fans Here?

[Schmoe1]

Well, for those of us who follow hockey, we know the playoffs are starting in August.  Any thoughts?

As much as I'm happy to watch my Flyers again, it's gonna be weird as shit watching games in an empty arena.

I remember when I played in high school, we had an annual rivalry game, the rink was packed.  It was an awesome feeling making plays and feeling like the roof was gonna blow off.  Then the next game we'd play in front of parents and a handful of others lol, it sucked after experiencing the crowd dynamic.

I think it'll be weird for the NHL players too.  Us hockey fans know that playoff hockey is a different animal, the game has a different flow and feel to it, and I believe the fans contribute a lot to that, being so pumped up for playoff hockey.

I'm interested to see how it plays out.

I'm not a huge hockey fan anymore (used to be though) but I'll keep an eye on the games. Curiously enough, the Montreal Canadiens who clearly wouldn't have made the playoffs are there now..with three players already out because of covid.

Strange times we live in and it will be very strange to watch those games being played without an audience.

Just weird.

Yup, apparently some players have opted out of playing.  Can't say I blame them, if they don't have to risk themselves and their families, why bother?

Teams opened up with a 2-week mini training camp before jumping directly to the playoffs, I think injuries will be prevalent.