lhousesoccer Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 50 minutes. That's as long as I could make it. Awards shows in general are not my thing. A bunch of rich folks congratulating themselves and each other with awards and accolades (ie. Oscars, Emmys etc etc), but hey, I'm a hockey fan, so I usually watch the NHL Awards. I expected better things, being in Vegas and all. But come ON, Shaka Khan???? Really??? Her "solo" song 50 minutes in was the straw for me. Maybe she could sing at one time, like 2 decades ago, but she sure as hell can't now. Excuse me, Mr. Bettman .... how is this relevant to the NHL and honouring the greats of today's game????? B-O-R-I-N-G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Actually as a Hockey Fan I rather enjoyed the Show. I know it ain't the Academy's ( Actually I had more chuckles at the NHL Awards), but its got to be less boring than say Soccer. I liked the award for the person that gives to the community. Good on you Ethan Morrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hey I just noticed you avater. No wonder you found it Boring, there was no FI FI awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Was a great show...1 hour 30mins long but enjoyed to see some great awards and players. Good job NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I liked the award for the person that gives to the community. Good on you Ethan Morrow. Agreed. Also was good to see Tim get those awards along side Steve Mason, outstanding player he will shape into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Tim's speech about always wanting to find his name on a roster and never dreaming of seeing it on the Vezina trophy, was the highlight for me. I have always been a fan of Russian hockey players but acceptance speeches in Russian (with sub-titles) would have been better than watching them stumble through prepared English ones. As a fan of the Bruins, I know that Julien, Chara, and Thomas would all trade in their awards for the cup. That makes next season, one to look forward to, for me as a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 What about the move from toronto to Vegas??? Doesnt sound right to me. I actually made the drive to toronto in 99 to see the awards show in toronto. It wasnt my cup of tea as far as entertainment when the show began. BUt it was fun to experience it in general. Watching the players walking into the ACC on the red carpeted front entrance was the highlite for me. I actually heard on the radio this morning that Bettman is tinkering around with the idea of another NHL team in Las Vagas??? And thats why he planted the awards show there? If thats true, this guy gets goofier by the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 What about the move from toronto to Vegas??? Doesnt sound right to me. I actually made the drive to toronto in 99 to see the awards show in toronto. It wasnt my cup of tea as far as entertainment when the show began. BUt it was fun to experience it in general. Watching the players walking into the ACC on the red carpeted front entrance was the highlite for me. I actually heard on the radio this morning that Bettman is tinkering around with the idea of another NHL team in Las Vagas??? And thats why he planted the awards show there? If thats true, this guy gets goofier by the day. That is why he is a Buisnessman. Its all Buisness to him. Unfortunately he is changeing the game from what it used to be. canada always seem to want to do or compare themselves to the Europeans! Well Baby, Its being done in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I dont think ANYONE can agrue, that Thomas was the number one choice. I understand he was one of the top rated goalies in the University league,just that his wieght was an issue.He sure trimmed down and had a great season. Alex the great was a no brainer,but they need to work on their english.LOL Show wasnt that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Vegas has been one of the hardest hit cities in the U.S. during this recession. Hockey doesn't work in the desert, see the Coyotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler16 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I would have loved to hear ovies speech "I vant to thank this for this trophy, i is just very happy, it it ah...ah.. is a very big honor, thank you" hahah i loved it last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I would have loved to hear ovies speech "I vant to thank this for this trophy, i is just very happy, it it ah...ah.. is a very big honor, thank you" hahah i loved it last year Jeremys was worse, and his Mother Tongue is English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 The NHL should do what baseball does....every award winner gets their trophy at the first home game of the year...basically the pres of the team hands them the award before the game....save some money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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