Thursday, December 29, 2005
Blast From The Past
Eric McErlain from Off Wing Opinion has a post today addressing an email sent to John Buccigross of ESPN:
And while we're trying to bring back the past, I would also like to propose more vintage jersey nights.
John, With the new NHL returning to a more freewheeling style from the '80s, can we also start a campaign to get the old-time division names returned? I long for the Campbell, Wales, Smythe, Patrick, Norris and Adams.Eric's response:
Jason Lamb
Irvine, Calif.
The first year the NHL used those division names was 1974-75. The last year was 1992-93. Fewer than 20 years, yet it's talked about as though it was around forever. I do the same thing.
There's a reason for that, and that's because it's right and proper that we acknowledge the heritage of the game and those who contributed to its establishment and growth. If I were voting, I'd go back to the old 4-division, 2-conference format with the old names. And if the suits in Manhattan and Toronto wanted to keep six divisions, then it's simply time to name the Pacific after Wayne Gretzky and the Southeast after Gordie Howe.Sign me up. It'll be a nice touch to re-introduce some of the game's heritage, especially if the league wants to educate its newest fans. My only fear is that when we want to acknowledge those who contributed to the NHL's growth, Bettman and his cohorts at NHL HQ may mistakenly think that we're referring to them and their great expansion efforts.
It's time to stop copying the NBA. It's simply the right thing to do.
And while we're trying to bring back the past, I would also like to propose more vintage jersey nights.
1 Comments:
I'm not a big fan. Personally, I've always associated the white jerseys with the home team.
The league swtiched back when 3rd jerseys started to be in vogue. And because most of the third jerseys were dark, if teams wanted to wear them at home, it meant the visiting team would have to wear their whites.
That was my understanding anyway.
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