Comments on: Winter Classic 2013: Octopi Detroit

By: Steve Kendall

Steve Kendall — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:08:43 +0000

I would love a Winter Classic game between Detroit and Colorado. However, I think Minnesota is deserving of hosting a game sooner rather than later. I also think there should be a Canadian team involved. If that means a Winter Classic on January 1 and a Heritage Classic later, that’s OK with me.
My top 5 venues/matchups for 2013:
1. Anywhere in Minnesota: Minnesota vs. Dallas
2. Big House: Detoit vs. Colorado or Boston
3. Yankee Stadium: Islanders vs. Devils or one of those two vs. Montreal or Washington or Tampa Bay
4. Busch Stadium: St. Louis vs. Chicago/Detroit/Nashville
5. Mile High Stadium: Colorado vs. Detroit/Los Angeles

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:16:32 +0000

A Red Wings vs Leafs would be great as there is still excitement whenever they play. Think of the atmosphere with almost half of the fans that will be showing up will be cheering for the Leafs (like all Detroit/Toronto games in Detroit). And in terms of the Leafs, love them or hate them, they are a big draw wherever they play so I would not be too worried about the ratings as they are a popular team. And with all the media attention the Leafs already get, having HBO follow them around would be interesting….I mean Brian Burke and Ron Wilson on HBO would be classic…LOL.

By: Monica McAlister

Monica McAlister — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:44:04 +0000

That is actually one of my ideal match ups. People also forget the huge influence the French had on the city of Detroit – heck the name is even French!

By: Alvin S

Alvin S — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:56:49 +0000

Hows about Montreal at Detroit in Michigan University’s football field. Think about it Detroit Most Stanley Cups out of all the American teams with 11 against Montreal that have the most Stanley Cups out of the Candian and American teams with 24. Two of the successfulest franchises in the NHL playing outdoors and possibly breaking a record in attendance and ratings.

By: DB

DB — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:23:32 +0000

How about Hawks/Nucks? Those two teams genuinely hate each other like the Avs/Wings did in the 90′s. I picture a decent alumni game too. Both teams have had their share of superstars.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:54:44 +0000

As an Avs fan living on the other side of the border from Detroit, I’d love to see the two rivals matchup. Could be a good re-kindling of the rivalry as it seems to be dying down a bit. Couldn’t agree more that the Alumni game would be awesome. Sakic, forsberg, Roy, going against Yzerman, maybe shanny, and Vernon. I can only hope it’ll happen.