I will never understand why the game of hockey is not appreciated in America. It's arguably one of greatest sports to watch in person...

@worldtree2027

2 жыл бұрын

It is, people just have other options that gained more traction due to the fast pace and historical significance. Lacrosse if anything is the only American sport that’s really good and unappreciated. They barely bring in revenue,

@acidbatharchive

2 жыл бұрын

It’s just it doesn’t have storylines and personalities that translate to TV…. The game itself is fast and fun but it doesn’t have storylines to invest to like other sports

@Childofbhaal

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is appreciated in America. Me and my entire extended families watch hockey religiously

@AS-vq3wt

2 жыл бұрын

It's because sports fans are drawn to athletes that they can connect with in a personal level. Lots of us are or grew up poor and most baseball, basketball, football and soccer players did too. We connect with them. We know what they went thru cuz we going thru it and we sometimes live thru our sports heroes. Hockey players grew up either middle class or upper middle class. They come from strong families meaning both mom and dad were there. And they took a very expensive hobby and turned it into a million dollar career. They didn't need to become pro players. They could've just found a job, bought a house and lived decent. I don't admire hockey players cuz they didn't face life and death adversities like the athletes of the other sports I mentioned. Those guys had no choice but to succeed or end up in jail or dead. I'm sure there is a great polo player out there but who cares? He was rich enough to buy a damn horse so he didn't need millions of dollarsbut he decided to turn pro and that's good for him but he doesn't get my respect. Hockey is a white game played by rich suburban kids who took a hobby and turned it into a multi million dollar career.

@glassdoorgamer6344

2 жыл бұрын

@@AS-vq3wt Then why isn't soccer more popular? There's a few reasons - Cost and Accessibility is first and foremost. Secondly, until the mid to late 90 ish the NHL didn't even have a major presence in the south of the US. There are more and more black players coming up and not all of their parents are rich - they make sacrifices. Basketball for example is cost effective and the NBA made their fortune on the coattails of the NCAA. Hockey does not have nearly the amount of NCAA teams that Basketball and Football do.

Hockey has everything the average American would love. Hits, fights, goals, crazy assists, intensity, saves, etc. It's a damn shame it isn't more popular there.

@GabGotti3

2 жыл бұрын

The puck is smaller than a dvd. That’s why

@failtolawl

2 жыл бұрын

@@GabGotti3 american sports fans have like 60 inch screens that's not a problem for them

@nbatalkz6635

2 жыл бұрын

Goals and assist? Don't games end up up 1-0 at times ?

@millionfish

2 жыл бұрын

@@nbatalkz6635 Not always. It depends on the teams playing. Edmonton, Colorado, Toronto will score a ton. Even the 1-0 games are very entertaining with the close chances, saves, etc.

@musafawundu6718

Жыл бұрын

American football games end like with less than 13 points scored at times...

I am a black guy from Brooklyn and my own personal will I started to play at 12 and made it to college level...greatest damn sport period !

@akwida

Жыл бұрын

LOL......D3 club.... Go wash out some jock straps, scrub....

@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@donovans6472

Жыл бұрын

my theory on black hockey players is that they all start playing at a much later age....and actually you started playing young at the age of 12 for a black guy....most black guys i know that play ice hockey started in their mid twenties and even 40's.......... ask you're white teammates when they started their hockey or skating journey they'll probably tell you they started skating when they were two or three.... i know a black guy that started skating and playing in his 40's.....he got pretty good...but he started taking power skating lessons right away and hockey lessons from a hockey school so that sped up his process.....plus he's athletic.....i don't think you're average guy white or black can take up ice hockey in their forties and get real good without professional assistance/tutoring.... you could get away without lessons if you're a kid though...lots of energy and room for error......falling down is not such a big deal when you're young....

@Skerboysweet

2 ай бұрын

Lots go we need more people like us playing

I guess ESPN didn't find this to be a great argument seeing as it was posted to their second rate NHL channel rather then their main channel.

@saynomoredontask6077

2 жыл бұрын

No one cares for hockey lol That's just the truth

@guyinpajamapants6892

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

I’ve loved hockey for my entire life..I’m from Buffalo and never put on ice skates..shocker for someone who’s from here..it’s fast and physical and I love it

@aceassn716

Жыл бұрын

Yes brother me either in terms of never putting in ice skates Im already 41 haha Rivalries mean everything Best playoffs out of any sport The intensity is raised much higher Growing seeing Rob Ray beat up folks is something I will never trade for anything Member games at the Aud?!

I love hockey..wish it got respected more

There's two main reasons. The first is that it isn't easily obtainable to play. Many hockey players got started because their parents signed them up when they were 5, so it depends greatly on how much your parents like hockey in the first place and how much they can provide financially to get their kids started. It isn't a sport that someone can just decide they want to start playing on their own even when they're already in their teens, which can be done more easily in other sports. The second reason is that it has a lot of overlap with the basketball season. In the U.S the NFL is going to be king because it's more accessible and it's easier for people to follow a season when it's only 17 games. This makes NBA and NHL compete for second place already, and even more so when they are going on at the same time. And since people tend to favor a sport they have more experience with, it ends up being basketball since it is more accessible to most people.

@kaz7690

2 жыл бұрын

Another is that they’re are a lot of complicated rules and terms that might not make casuals click quickly. “Power play” in itself is such an ambiguous term, the trapezoid rule, and even rules that don’t have exact definitions (exhibit a: Makar’s offside goal). It’s also being played at an extremely fast pace, unlike basketball and football, both of which have breathers at specific times. Meanwhile hockey games can go on the entire period or even entire game without having a stoppage of play

@InfuzeDcyphR

Жыл бұрын

I mean I started when I was a teenager and I love the sport and I'm super passionate about it however I am definitely not anywhere close to being a pro. I got in at 14 years old and still play it at 33.

@nicholasalfano9213

Жыл бұрын

This is spot on

@johnnyslokes2712

Жыл бұрын

my family was lower middle class and i was living with my mom and it was very obtainable to play, you just have to want to play and be willing to make a sacrifice. I will agree that it makes it way easier when your parents are also into hockey because the best time to start playing hockey is before you start going to school, I didn't start until I was 8 unfortunately. At least here in Michigan, its very obtainable, most of the cities in metro Detroit have local teams of all ages, some have multiple.

I love hockey but I think part of why it’s under appreciated in the US is because it’s hard to get into when you watch on TV but have never been to a game in person. Basketball and Football it’s right there in front of you but hockey takes a little time to learn to follow because the puck is so small and the game is so fast. But once you start to gauge the tempo of the game and the way players move it’s an absolute blast to watch.

@roneified4405

2 жыл бұрын

Also - You cannot watch hockey and just puck watch then entire time. You have to be able to understand what all 5 players both on offense and defense are trying to accomplish as a unit. Puck watching does not lend itself to good spectating because your superstar forwards are only on the ice 20 mins a game. This isn't Football or Basketball where your star players are handling the ball a large portion of the game.

@gigi3978

2 жыл бұрын

@@roneified4405 yea that’s why it was easier for me to try to understand different teams, players, the history of hockey, the legends, etc 1st before the rules. I love sports history so that’s where I went when it came to hockey. I’m still trying to understand the rules but I can name teams, stats, players, drop history facts etc😂 I think if the NHL can get more people attracted to the teams, and the players themselves, show more personality, doesn’t have to be over the top but it will be helpful in learning how exactly hockey works. The fans love all those fun interviews, questionnaires, mic-d up, chants, goal songs. Having more NHL people who are comfortable being on broadcasts like TNT and ESPN is gold. There was a time that NHL players were all over KZread vids doing collabs with people like Dude Perfect or sports crossover videos. The crossover commercials were hilarious. But now it seems to have somehow declined or it’s restricted to car commercials and betting? The NBA has some of their greatest players running sports broadcasts, same thing with the NFL. Those leagues don’t let you forget history because the keep the past connected to the present. People loved NHL on TNT.

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

i never knew following the puck for the non hockey people (americans) was a problem.......but i guess i wouldn't be canadian if i couldn't follow a hockey puck when watching it on tv...

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

@@gigi3978 the only rule that you have to get use to in hockey is offside otherwise its straightforward.....very simple and fun game.....but then again i'm canadian.....

@gigi3978

2 жыл бұрын

@@donovans6472 yea offside I learned about during playoffs awhile ago. I think I understood the basics of it before but the reffing made it confusing. The reffing during playoffs can be atrocious. Lol I’m Canadian too, I’ve been watching hockey for years. It’s still enjoyable even if you only know half the rules.

I love hockey, it is the best. I've been watching since 1972 but I just started playing it last year at the age of 63. I wish I had started earlier, it is so much fun and yes, it is very, very difficult.

@roneified4405

2 жыл бұрын

you're a brave soul lol I'm 32 and I'm afraid to pick it up for fear of what it would do to my medical expenses!!! 😄 I hope you have good health insurance!

@irafair3015

2 жыл бұрын

@@roneified4405 Your fear is well founded. Yes, I have very good insurance and it is well used. LOL

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

@@roneified4405 you're still young wear a helmet with a cage and you'll be fine....take power skating classes it'll speed up your learning curve being that your 32.......

People in the U.S. grew up with other sports. These players are awesome skaters, and athletics. I love the game. I catch myself sitting on the edge of my seat. And then a commercial comes on and I set back again. Great game. People tell me they don't know the rules. I say watch a few games you'll learn them and be glad you did.

I can see PK announcing hockey full time after his hockey career.

@krakenhawkstratdude204

2 жыл бұрын

He’s really got a knack for being on camera.

@420stiz

Жыл бұрын

You mean next season?

@hockeyalley1

Жыл бұрын

@@420stiz yes could be

@cowetascore8476

Жыл бұрын

God, I hope not. He's awful

It has still come so far in the last 15 years

Don’t blame Americans for not caring about hockey. I’ve never seen a hockey rink in a public school.

@adequatequality

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the cost of the damn equipment. So you wanna play hockey for fun? That'll be $600 worth of equipment, and oh, you'll have to get a new stick if it breaks.

@weizguy87

Жыл бұрын

​@@adequatequalityha good luck breaking it

@adequatequality

Жыл бұрын

@@weizguy87 Oh alright, the stick won’t break. So it’s the other $600 in equipment I have to worry about. Thanks for letting me know 👍

@weizguy87

Жыл бұрын

@@adequatequality letting you know what ?

I think Hockey is a game you have to watch in person. The speed, the crowd and atmosphere will take over.

It's weird cause I didn't grow up watching hockey, but it's my favorite sport to watch I started watching 7 years ago (I was 14 at the time), when my uncle took me, my dad, and my cousin to a minor league game, then I saw it on tv and haven't really looked back since.

As a huge hockey fan, honestly I couldn’t care less if the NHL receives more appreciation. More attention brings out networks like ESPN that send analysts who know very little about the sport to “analyze” and give their opinions.

Hockey has always been underrated in my personal opinion. Football is my favorite to watch on Television, but Hockey and Basketball are my favorites to play. It's an exciting watch on Television too, once you get all of the Rules down.

Hockey is the best alongside football (“soccer”) for sure.👍 Slight problem I see is organisation of international hockey events where NHL players now aren’t at Olympics and only some of those eliminated in playoffs are at World Championships. That ruins the game internationally. I never realized the sport isn’t that popular overseas, the NHL arenas are packed for playoff games and the presentation is on point.

@eriklakeland3857

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s incredibly short sighted to not have the NHL players competing at the Olympics.

Hockey will always have a huge following in any region where you have outdoor rinks for a couple of months out of the year; places where little kids learn to skate outside and older kids can play a game of shinny after school.

hockeys such a great sport

The cost is definitely a huge factor, but something way more simple is that you need ice to play it... not everywhere has ice to play on... almost every other sport you can pick up and play at the park as a kid, hockey you can't (road hockey isn't the same, though I loved playing it as a kid). Even if you're lucky enough to live in a place with an arena, you can't just go play whenever you want. Sure there's pick up hockey occasionally in arenas but not like your local basketball court where there's literally pickup games any time of day on any day of the week if you live in a major city. Generally you watch the sports you played as a kid, so if you didn't play hockey, you're less likely to watch it. I love hockey, played it competitively for 17 years, but we need to accept that it's never going to be as popular as Football, Baseball and Basketball in the US. Promote it, market it as best you can, but don't be shocked when we get a fraction of the coverage the other 3 major sports get.

And this week, Steven A Smith and Molly Qerim rejected the sport and says it doesn’t count

The main reason is that it’s such an expensive sport. Equipment costs alone are unattainable for a big portion of the country that lives paycheck to paycheck. The NHL should fiercely promote deck hockey and roller hockey as a far cheaper alternative that’d still build interest in the game.

@1q3er5

2 жыл бұрын

dek hockey or ball hockey is already quite popular in canada and i've heard there is now a national league in the us. much cheaper to play - sure skating changes the game but a lot of the fundamentals are still the same

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

totally wrong about hockey equipment...equipment is not expensive.....the ice time is.....you could get skates for $50 to $100.......sticks you can get for $50.....pants....shin pads, elbow bads another $50 each......you can get the whole hockey gear for under $300 ..when you decide how serious you want to get then you can get more expensive gear.....its the player not the gear....................but the ice time is definately a problem.........other than outdoor shinny there's leagues and ice private rentals that's when hockey becomes expensive.....also its kind of hard playing hockey with full equipment if you don't drive.....its too troublesome to be taking the big hockey bag on a bus. most kids get stuck playing shinny all their lives because they don't have that full support from anyone in their family......its probably not too hard going to soccer and basketball or baseball practice on your own compared to hockey practices....i could go on about playing ice hockey.....great sport but quality ice time is just so hard to get........could tell you so many stories about my hockey journeys too

Started watching towards the end of 22 Full season this year It’s the best it’s fast I am yelling at the TV set My husband ask questions I have notes everywhere trying to keep up with all the action I love the fact it demands your full attention for the game you blink you will miss something I have started to fix my notes for this next season It’s my daylight in a grey day Thank you to all the players

I'm from England where Football (Soccer) is king and Ice Hockey is not recognised here but Ice Hockey is the most entertaining team sport I have ever watched. The physicality, Speed of the game, Every player feels involved with it being 6vs6 and the amount of end to end action that happens is nothing like any other team sport. I now support the Boston Bruins 🐻💛🖤🏒 And I watch them when they play.

As soon as Stephen A opens his mouth I remember why I never watch any show he is a part of. I couldn't even make it through this video. He's like nails on a chalkboard.

@PhillyK1dd

2 жыл бұрын

Haha well based on espns popularity-hundreds of thousands-if not, millions of people disagree with you. So yeah..your unnecessary opinion is overwhelmingly irrelevant. 😂

@danielupfington1531

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah over time he's become dark, bland, loud, chickenwings

@krzyk101

2 жыл бұрын

It's good for the growth of hockey that Stephen A. talks about the nhl on First Take. He's probably the biggest sports personality in the world. He can bring in a lot of new eyes for the sport.

@irafair3015

2 жыл бұрын

@@PhillyK1dd That's ok, my opinion is just that, my opinion and it is not based on his popularity on espn. Hell, my opinion of espn isn't great. The fact that so many people disagree with me is not such a bad thing. Actually, if makes me feel good. Thank you for the pick me up.

The NHL deserves more appreciation and attention die hard New York sports fan lived in the Tri-State Area, NY/NJ all my life and have 3 hockey teams in the area, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, been to 3 hockey games live and it was awesome being their live than watching on tv. Been to two Devils games at Prudential Center beautiful arena by the way win against the Panthers, loss against the Bruins. Been to an Islanders game but it was at Barclays Center against the Penguins and it was a win would love to check out UBS Arena people have said it's a beautiful arena as I seen on tv never been to Nassau Coliseum before. Never been to an Rangers game at MSG but like to go one day and see how is it there for an hockey game.

@danielupfington1531

2 жыл бұрын

Oh NY your not in this conversation :)

@donellweaver5722

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielupfington1531 OH shut up man if u have nothing nice to say then STFU and keep your mouth shut

@mithex8414

2 жыл бұрын

you need to go to a playoff game

@donellweaver5722

2 жыл бұрын

@@mithex8414 different animal than the regular season right

@mithex8414

2 жыл бұрын

@@donellweaver5722 lmao that’s putting it lightly….

The reason why hockey and baseball aren’t popular is that you can’t play them on the street. It’s on the commissioners to build more baseball parks and hockey parks around the country. These should be Street sports.

Hockey is my favorite sport, I am from North Carolina, never had the opportunity to play hockey but watching the Hurricanes play made me fall in love and become a huge fan of the sport. I think the real problem is marketing and blackout zones. Around Raleigh, the Hurricanes are everywhere, here in Charlotte? People know about the Checkers and there is a big fan base, but have no idea we have an NHL team for the most part. And Charlotte is a sports town with several rinks and local leagues around it. The SPHL is also based out of the Charlotte metro. But we can't watch the Hurricanes play unless we drive 4 hours to Raleigh, buy a $100+ ticket and park at a $40-60 parking spot. Blackout zones are whats killing the sport

@Rob-vc6xw

Жыл бұрын

So very very true, it is terrible, and we get the same shabby treatment in Canada. If your a fan of a team that out of your so called "market area" than it is always blacked out unless its on Hockey Night in Canada. But in Canada its very common to like multiple teams or to like a team out of your market area, lots of Canadians are fans of Americans teams like the Bruins, Pens, Caps, Rangers, Vegas. Why the NHL would want to limit its exposure in the Southern US though, that is totally crazy, they should be giving away tickets for free down there to get some fans.

Talking hockey with Stephen Anita Smith, is like talking physics with a hamster.

Must be tough being the sound person with Stephan. Dude changes his vocal levels like crazy 😂

Subban is absolutely right on cost for why less people get their kids in the game, but in the end the smaller viewership really comes down to exposure to the game. You don't need to have played a sport or be able to do the skills to enjoy watching it. How many people who watch football played it? I didn't play. How many people who love music actual can play an instrument? Lots. If you're parents or friends growing up don't watch it and there isn't a big following in your area, the odds are against you liking it. The two most complaints I always hear about the sport is that it's too fast and too rough, which are usually the two reasons hockey fans love the sport. More people watching hockey is a great thing, but as long as it doesn't soften the game physically, which has been such a unique aspect of the game (mid-2000s level of fighting and roughness was ideal, imo. It's becoming more of a joke now-a-days)

Every town in Canada has an ice rink and all the ponds freeze over. It’s so much more accessible up there. Here in the states ice time is scarce and it’s a much bigger commitment playing hockey. Because most people haven’t experienced playing the sport, they appreciate it the same way they’d appreciate gymnastics in the Olympics.

@Rob-vc6xw

Жыл бұрын

Pond/Lake hockey or Pond/Lake skating is actually more rare in Canada than you might think, for a couple reasons that I won't get into. Instead most outdoor rinks we build are not on ponds but rather are man made outdoor rinks built on top of a concrete or wooded pad. People build rinks in back yards, towns and villages build rinks in parks and town squares, colleges and universities build rinks on campus, country clubs build rinks for members to use, etc. However , One city were outdoor skating on natural water is very common is Ottawa, the capital, which has a large canal that can be skated on during winter and is extremely popular with townspeople are tourists alike.

A lot of it does come down to finances, I played roller hockey growing up in the Bay Area simply because my parents couldn't afford Ice Hockey. Another reason the Jr Hockey game whether that be NCAA or HS Level isn't focused on the same way it is with Football and Basketball. In Canada, we pretty much know who the next big name players are by the time they are 15 and we also have CHL and World Juniors to showcase on a national level. I think if they were able to have a Hockey Night in Canada-esque show were they showcase the Americans in the game as well as focus on the Jr aspect it would grow.

It’s a bit weird that sport on TV wouldn’t be popular because it’s a bit harder to play in person. I mean, you can surely still appreciate the fun and elegance on TV, right? But I’m saying it as European who had hockey (and floorball and hockeyball, great easy access alternatives!) as a part of my PE classes and small town culture, so…😅 We just booked the stadium and went playing, ice skates, hoodie, some gloves and you’re good to go😀 Of course I can’t skate that well, so I was more of a Phil Esposito kind of guy, waiting for the shot in the right areas😅

It’s only because it’s considered Canadian and most Americans snub their nose at Canada because of ignorance. Side note. Soccer is the ultimate team sport. But a hockey player wouldn’t know this.

@jackbrenan6744

Жыл бұрын

eh not all the players on the team get into the game in soccer. in hockey all non-goalies play every game. also football is prob the most teamwork oriented since all 22 players on the field are involved in every play

It should get that appreciation because who doesn’t wanna watch people get hit and skate rlly fast

You gotta get it on local channels again not just premium. And not a game here and a game there either!

Even as a lifelong Florida resident, I've always enjoyed watching hockey, especially in person. I agree with Subban that hockey deserves more appreciation.

@donovans6472

Жыл бұрын

it needs more diversity though..

@marcus813

Жыл бұрын

@@donovans6472 That has been the case for a while. More diversity would help the game grow so much more.

Literally when Vegas made the Stanley Cup Finals their first season, ESPN didn’t talk about it much

According to Wikipedia hockey as an affluent fan base while other sports football, basketball and baseball are more blue collar and soccer is more middle class. I played soccer for many years.

PK has a perfect fro and his hairline crispy asf too.

ESPN when they have a contract with the NHL: hockey deserves more attention, it's way more exciting than other sports. ESPN every other year: 🦗🦗🦗

This was a thoughtful discussion until Screamin' A. Smith opened his mouth.

This man said he cant appreciate it and won’t appreciate it because he can’t skate. but that man also couldn’t play college basketball.

im very bad at skating aswell, but i just think that makes the game even more impressive. having skates and sticks and doing what they do is hard. the worst thing is i think every one would absolutely love hockey in america, but the exposure isnt as big as with the nba or nfl, and once you are a lifetime nba/nfl fan its really hard to get into any other sport you dont know already. americans appreciate grittyness, toughness, speed etc. in a game and hockey is just perfect for that. its so much speed, and the speed part is why i never got into american football. people just run a hundred yards every whistle, many guys are kinda fat, its not really as athletic as you would want a top league to be. no hate ofc, it is a great sport in american culture, but these reasons are why it is only popular in america and nowhere else, its all cultural.

@donovans6472

Жыл бұрын

skating takes a lot of practice....you need to practically do it all year round.....you're probably just not skating enough....but finding ice availability is hard....a tip would be to go rollerblading...they are very similiar....you'd just have to make a few adjustments when you get on the ice....its not the exact same but rollerblading a lot will help for sure

Once you know how to skate, everyone knows that hockey is the most fun game to play. I am privileged to have played it my whole life. If I have kids, I'll make sure they can have access to the game too.

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

that's if you could skate real good.....hockey is no fun if you're an average skater going against a real skilled skater especially if your an older adult without any speed..

@IIMIKEYMOII

2 жыл бұрын

@@donovans6472 Totally not easy for old dogs to learn new tricks. It's kind of comparable to an adult learning to skateboard. But here in Canada, we have so many public parks with ice rinks or maintained ponds, that you can easily hop into an all ages all skill levels pickup game and have a good time. In terms of growth and educating new players from a young age, we just have to make sure kids have access to ice hockey in winter and maybe ball hockey in school. Ball hockey is really cheap and easy. Again, easier said than done. But a goal worth aiming for.

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

@@IIMIKEYMOII ball hockey and ice hockey are two different games.... everyone in my neighborhood played ball hockey we even played ball hockey in gym class sometimes.... Ball hockey is is basically just the ability to stick handle...... Whereas in ice hockey it's stickk handling then shooting then probably the most difficult thing would be the ice skating.. .and usually when you're learning to skate there's lots of people on the ice....unless you start really young it'll be heard to master skating....but I started skating at a much older age and I'm pretty good...but I was motivated....if I had cardio...I could up my skating a notch but I can't to stuff like suicides...figure eights..and crossovers....with a high number of reps anymore.....and repetition is key when learning. There's a lot of problems with ice hockey though.....to get maximum ice time you need to be able to handle the cold weather and use the outdoor ice rinks.. But then the outdoor ice is easier to skate on compared to indoor ice....I find you don't really need sharp skates for the outdoor ice. Also I feel a big difference when I step on the indoor ice after being on outdoor rinks all winter. The indoor ice time is so expensive...playing with a group of guys your paying $20 an hour..... In general it's a great sport but expensive...mainly because of the ice time...

Vegas didn't put game 5 on local TV, so disappointing

Its P.K. Slewban

i've heard people say that the puck is moving to fast and its hard to follow.......i guess when you watch hockey all your life you don't notice that......

All the debate shows and morning sports shows should discuss hockey when it comes to Stanley cup finals at least. If they can talk about mlb, they can certainly talk nhl.

@rdm552

Жыл бұрын

I actually don’t want to hear Steven A Smith talk about hockey as like in most things he has no idea what he is talking about

One thing is for sure. Hockey players love and respect what they do far more than athletes in any other sports do. And they get paid the least.

Hockey has more fights and guys with knocked out teeth than any other sport ,but the equipment and gear they use is probably one of the most expensive.

ESPN needs to figure it out. They don't show highlights on their social media pages, they don't talk about it on their shows. ESPN is paying 400 million a year for a product they do not even promote, what kind of stupid business decision is this? Hell, they barely talk about any sport that isn't the NFL or the major NBA teams. That's all ESPN has become, and I'm sick of it

Its not a sport u can casually play. Its not like basketball or golf football where theres public places like the park u can just play

Who’s here after Molly and Stephen said the Rangers don’t count

God, it's painful and everybody knows exactly what that means.

Hockey isn’t in all neighborhoods like all the other sports in the USA.

i love hockey, but to be honest ill go to a few games through the season, but im not turning on every game and watching until after the all star game and we have about 35 games left... paying attention for 82 games is just to much.

ice hockey is very expensive.........and its not as easy to go out and play.....you pretty much need to be in an all year round league which cost money.......

@cowetascore8476

Жыл бұрын

Never played ice hockey. Grew up playing roller hockey and watching the NHL. Terrible excuse for a reason why people wouldn't watch it on TV.

Iam new hockey fan I really like ice skating go sharks

Be honest if ESPN wasn't broadcasting hockey would be forgotten about.

I'm glad to say as a black man that I can skate like I can sleep lol

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

i bet you have a lot of skating stories to tell.......keep up the skating its a good skill to have.....

Hockey is the most underrated sport

ice skating hard. every three-year-old in Canada ..... watch me Stephen A weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

A rare good take by Stephen A Smith

@JoeBine77

10 ай бұрын

Actually this is one of his worst. He doesn't believe hockey to be a true sport.

I have a tattoo of the screaming eagle of Washington Capitals when I was coming back from iraq

Hockey players should make what star baseball players make honestly lmao.

The elephant in the room that they dare not speak of: Hockey is a two parent, suburban sport. Parents who are willing to live in the suburbs and take their kids to practice at 6am, then drive an hour to work every day, so their kids can grow up in a healthy, kid-friendly neighborhood. And no, I'm not talking about race. I'm talking about selfish "urban" parents who raise their kids right in the middle of the city. Those kids get fat, play video games and grow up to be lazy slobs. I've seen a family of five sharing a 2BR rental apartment, because Mommy and Daddy can't stand the idea of not living in the city. Look at all the best hockey players now and in history.. They ain't from downtown. There's a reason for that.

@eriklakeland3857

2 жыл бұрын

People that live in the city tend to be healthier from being able to walk to more places.

You don't have to he able to skate to appreciate it. I can't play a guitar like Jimi Hendrix that doesn't mean I don't enjoy his music. Hockey has to be the most exciting things to watch. Two things not everyone knows the rules of hockey. Once you know them it is more enjoyable to watch and follow. Second, hockey players don't do all of the trash talking and crap and say look at me. They leave it on the ice and are little more old school when representing their sport. Another reason I enjoy these players they are humble and not showing off.

@donovans6472

2 жыл бұрын

they can't trash talk as much because all their energy is going into skating.....

If every NHL teams spends millions to help build rinks, create leagues and help make equipment affordable it will grow. Sports is the best way tio keep kids away from crime and keep them busy with collaboration, skill development.

Learning to ice skate is much easier than dunking a basketball or shooting a 3.

You can’t force people to care about something they don’t care about lol. Especially when there are others sports that they prefer over hockey.

Hockey gets so much disrespect in the media it’s ridiculous

A high percentage of Americans live in states where hockey is a very non-traditional sport. For example, one-third of the entire US population resides in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Georgia. True, three of those states have NHL teams, and some of those teams do well in terms attendance, but there's little doubt that the geographical distribution of Americans tends to render hockey an underappreciated sport.

It’s not giving the game exposure when they only show games on ESPN+. ESPN Shows fucking tag and pickle ball but doesn’t show a real major four sport

Hockey is awesome and ice skating isn't that hard ... not too many people roller skate this days either which is just a great time just chilling n gliding to the music

You know what’s funny? They say hockey is more expensive cause of all the gear you have to buy for your kids. But when kids play American football all that equipment with the exception of cleats is provided for you. You make the parents buy their kids equipment and you’ll have less kids play.

Hockey isn’t that unappreciated in america its 20 percent, i think it should be more baseball is 22 percent in viewership but what i really don’t understand is why soccer is more than hockey on viewers in the us its ridiculous my list is MMA Boxing Football Hockey Baseball I think the new power slap, golf, soccer, and tennis are good novelties but not as captivating as the ones mentioned above i don’t like basketball, nascar, or wwe, but everybody is different, i think most people have never really tried to watch hockey the punching, the collisions, the speed and intensity, and the amount of time it is it really is a great sport.

P.K.: "Allow me to develop my argument over a couple minutes like everyone else does on this sh--" Stephen A.: "LET'S TAKE THE FIRST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE AND THEN I WILL KEEP TALKING THANK YOU!"

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@user-ji3il6ce2o

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I guess the world doesn’t care about hockey 😂😂😂

Hockey is cool but the cost of entry is too damn high

Hockey is way better than basketball

@worldtree2027

2 жыл бұрын

Basketball is more action heavy and fast pace in terms of doing something that constantly impacts the game. The players are marketable and it’s easily accessible to play. A lot of people don’t know about hockey because they didn’t grow up with it and it costs way more to get into as a hobby.

@philleotardo5829

2 жыл бұрын

It’s opinion I love both sports equally comparing sports is stupid

@ondrej1893

2 жыл бұрын

@@worldtree2027 I feel like basketball points are all kind of the same, the variety is very low. Oh, a clean three pointer, cool. Oh, a slam dunk, cool. Oh, a clean three pointer…once in a blue moon: it’s ALLEY LOOP, flood the US channels with highlights! In hockey, with the keeper saves and various net corners, tricks, shot types, it’s a bit more interesting.

@mithex8414

2 жыл бұрын

@@worldtree2027 did you just say that basketball has more action? 1 hour free throw competitions = action?

@worldtree2027

2 жыл бұрын

@@ondrej1893 Look closely, it says “in terms of doing something that constantly impacts the game”….as in changing the score.

The entire segment being just 2 minutes and 34 seconds says all you need to know about Americans' appetite (and understanding) of hockey.

Ice skating….right Steven….right. If they were on roller blades….right Steven…..sure.

Damnnn who's that girl😍

hockey is only going to be truly popular in geographics that get cold and ice on a regular basis. its impossible for an average person from texas cali or florida - collectively home to over 1/4 of the country - to relate to hockey as anything more than an exotic spectacle. as soon as you remove the ice factor everyone likes it

Hockey is by far the best sport to watch in person....all of the major sports translate better on tv....so tv network money is probably the reason it isn't as profitable. Also, most have the chance to play baseball, basketball, football, or soccer in school.....hockey is expensive and time consuming.

Most families can not go to a game due to the ticket price.

@ATLIEN333

Жыл бұрын

That's all professional sporting events now.

It Lacks appreciation cuz nba exists

When people don't see people who look like them they not going to watch

@David-ne2wx

Жыл бұрын

No just some people. Like Stephen A

Hey Steven I can skate

One of the reasons the NHL and hockey in general does not receive all the attention and interest it deserves in North America is because - there are so many sports offered and available for fans and participants it is mind boggling. Consider the many small countries that are known for 2,3,4 sports and that is it !

@glassdoorgamer6344

2 жыл бұрын

It's huge in Canada and some states in the US (including some new markets). I wouldn't say it doesn't get the attention in North America... If you put the ratings together (which most people seem to judge the credibility of a sport/show) from Canada and the US it is a lot closer to baseball and basketball on average.

@Gogalen789

2 жыл бұрын

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hockey has better culture within the athletes

why are you yelling at me bevause you don't know how to skate?

I don't get how people have trouble following the puck on TV. I don't have the best vision and have no problem seeing the puck. I feel like it's just an excuse to not watch the game.

The answer is easy, Hockey fans. They always complain about never getting respect. They always want to relocate all the teams to the middle of nowhere in Ontario. And disrespect other sports Americans like (see comments about Basketball and Baseball below). That and too many Canadians play it.

Not being able to skate sounds like a skill issue to me, should give one more respect for those who can at such a high level.