I dont remember that but the first series like that I truly remember enjoying growing up was StarBlazers . Quality in the clip below is not great.

I always viewed this as the precursor to what, IMO , is the pinnacle of SciFi series which is the 2004-2007 version of BSG. Specifically the first two seasons to this day are on par with Breaking Bad or other shows that are considered all time greats.



- opeth_pa

They did a live action movie that wasnt half bad.

Screw that! I already pay how much for Comcast cable. I'm not paying an additional fee to watch hockey.
- MJL

Consider the alternative.

Also, if you went to just 1 game, you would spend much more.

Consider the alternative.

Also, if you went to just 1 game, you would spend much more.
- PT21

The alternative is that the economy is crashing. People as a whole aren't going to be willing to put out extra money to watch a game on TV. Wouldn't be a good move for the NHL in my opinion.

Old timers, 1980s? This old timer was watching Crusader Rabbit in the 1950’s. We had 3 channels, all black and white of course.
- Djapana

3 channels, what a nightmare, but we took what we could get. wasn't crusader rabbit's sidekick rags the tiger? they were the precursor of rocky and bullwinkle

The alternative is that the economy is crashing. People as a whole aren't going to be willing to put out extra money to watch a game on TV. Wouldn't be a good move for the NHL in my opinion.
- MJL

Not $10 a game. $10 for the entire remaining season including playoffs. I priced it low to get a large volume of people in. It will probably not be enough but should bring in good revenue. Maybe $20.

I am guessing there will be a million people in Canada alone that will pay.

I dont remember that but the first series like that I truly remember enjoying growing up was StarBlazers . Quality in the clip below is not great.

I always viewed this as the precursor to what, IMO , is the pinnacle of SciFi series which is the 2004-2007 version of BSG. Specifically the first two seasons to this day are on par with Breaking Bad or other shows that are considered all time greats.
- opeth_pa

FYI, they reanimated the entire series a few years ago:

Not $10 a game. $10 for the entire remaining season including playoffs. I priced it low to get a large volume of people in. It will probably not be enough but should bring in good revenue. Maybe $20.

I am guessing there will be a million people in Canada alone that will pay.
- PT21

Also remember, people cant watch with others anymore. No bars, restaurants etc where people can watch.

My after school anime jawn was Star Blazers.
- MBFlyerfan

it was one one the first things I ordered when I joined Netflix

it was one one the first things I ordered when I joined Netflix
- KINGKENZO

Star Blazers was far and away my favorite anime show growing up. Mask a distant second.

Not $10 a game. $10 for the entire remaining season including playoffs. I priced it low to get a large volume of people in. It will probably not be enough but should bring in good revenue. Maybe $20.

I am guessing there will be a million people in Canada alone that will pay.
- PT21

I know it's not per game. I still call it BS. I already pay for my sports packages.

Also remember, people cant watch with others anymore. No bars, restaurants etc where people can watch.
- PT21

How would that affect existing TV contracts?

I understand why the league would want to monetize somehow but with the trend of making things MORE avail to people online (for free) in this poop time, I don’t see people wanting to pay for it and the league asking for money.

Best part about that video? The Cooperalls!
- Scoob

And ad-free boards (and ice).

Old timers, 1980s? This old timer was watching Crusader Rabbit in the 1950’s. We had 3 channels, all black and white of course.
- Djapana

How about "PLUNK YOUR MAGIC TWANGER, FROGGY!"

Here's that little ol' gremlin messing with Pasta Fazooli:

Good times!

Star Blazers was far and away my favorite anime show growing up. Mask a distant second.
- copelal

If all you kids like the sci-fi comics, you aughta give Flash Gordon a try. Best live-action portrayal of a comic strip series (Better than that Marvel Infinite War Adventures):

Old timers, 1980s? This old timer was watching Crusader Rabbit in the 1950’s. We had 3 channels, all black and white of course.
- Djapana

AND WE LIKED IT THAT WAY!

I dont remember that but the first series like that I truly remember enjoying growing up was StarBlazers . Quality in the clip below is not great.

I always viewed this as the precursor to what, IMO , is the pinnacle of SciFi series which is the 2004-2007 version of BSG. Specifically the first two seasons to this day are on par with Breaking Bad or other shows that are considered all time greats.



- opeth_pa

My favorite was Voltron, which Power Rangers pretty much stole from. My kids and I just started watching the new Netflix Voltron yesterday and, honestly, it's pretty damn good.

My favorite was Voltron, which Power Rangers pretty much stole from. My kids and I just started watching the new Netflix Voltron yesterday and, honestly, it's pretty damn good.


- jmatchett383

Its really good

Here is an off the cuff thought about the NHL resuming play.

1. If the rapid testing kits for the virus pan out, that would be a game changer. Even if the regular testing supplies become plentiful, test essential staff and players every 3 days. When off the ice, players maintain social quarantine. Ditto for essential staff.

2. Play the games in empty stadiums. Yeah it will be different but its better than no games. Home teams can pipe in crowd noise in opportune moments. Teams that get home ice don't do much better in the NHl playoffs, and besides, even if there is an advantage, the opposing teams will lose that as well. Its pretty much a wash.

3. Make the streaming of the rest of games a small subscription package, like everyone who watches a game has to pay say $10 more for the rest of the season. ALternately, renegotiate deals with cable/sattelite providers. Tell them if NHL does not get a higher share, no games, so its lose-lose. Costs should decrease quite a bit as no one is occupying seats. Further, demand is going to be sky high. Everyone is cooped up inside. Many people will be willing to pay. This should compensate for lack of in-stadium revenue.

The key is 1. In such times, unless screening truly becomes plentiful for everyone, it would not be possible to have one group of people being tested to excess. It would be a non-starter. But if it did, this blue print could be achievable.
- PT21

IF they resume play this year the rest of the "regular season" will be minimal. All playoff games are readily available on network/cable/satellite channels so there wouldn't be a need for a special streaming/subscription package.

I like your optimism though.

Here is an off the cuff thought about the NHL resuming play.

1. If the rapid testing kits for the virus pan out, that would be a game changer. Even if the regular testing supplies become plentiful, test essential staff and players every 3 days. When off the ice, players maintain social quarantine. Ditto for essential staff.

2. Play the games in empty stadiums. Yeah it will be different but its better than no games. Home teams can pipe in crowd noise in opportune moments. Teams that get home ice don't do much better in the NHl playoffs, and besides, even if there is an advantage, the opposing teams will lose that as well. Its pretty much a wash.

3. Make the streaming of the rest of games a small subscription package, like everyone who watches a game has to pay say $10 more for the rest of the season. ALternately, renegotiate deals with cable/sattelite providers. Tell them if NHL does not get a higher share, no games, so its lose-lose. Costs should decrease quite a bit as no one is occupying seats. Further, demand is going to be sky high. Everyone is cooped up inside. Many people will be willing to pay. This should compensate for lack of in-stadium revenue.

The key is 1. In such times, unless screening truly becomes plentiful for everyone, it would not be possible to have one group of people being tested to excess. It would be a non-starter. But if it did, this blue print could be achievable.
- PT21

What happens if, one week after the playoffs begin, a player tests positive?

What happens if, one week after the playoffs begin, a player tests positive?
- jmatchett383

That is a forever what-if, just like any other virus. Once we have a handle on it the protocol will be similar - diagnose, isolate, treat. Everyone else moves on with life.

Or just fire that player directly into the sun.

That is a forever what-if, just like any other virus. Once we have a handle on it the protocol will be similar - diagnose, isolate, treat. Everyone else moves on with life.

Or just fire that player directly into the sun.
- Scoob

Well let's just say, for instance, that the Flyers are playing the Penguins and Giroux tests positive after Game 2. Now, do we have to isolate/quarantine the entire Flyers and Penguins teams, have both teams forfeit the series and just declare the winner of the other Metro series a Conference Finalist for fear of further spread?

The problem is that, unlike the flu, this thing spreads like a mother(frank)er, and there's no cure besides treating the symptoms and bed rest and no vaccine.

attn: World

Sending an EMail message as an attachment in an EMail is not acceptable.

attn: World

Sending an EMail message as an attachment in an EMail is not acceptable.
- jmatchett383

It is when being passive aggressive towards those that choose not to read said email the first time

Well let's just say, for instance, that the Flyers are playing the Penguins and Giroux tests positive after Game 2. Now, do we have to isolate/quarantine the entire Flyers and Penguins teams, have both teams forfeit the series and just declare the winner of the other Metro series a Conference Finalist for fear of further spread?

The problem is that, unlike the flu, this thing spreads like a mother(frank)er, and there's no cure besides treating the symptoms and bed rest and no vaccine.
- jmatchett383

It's a problem we need to solve, that's for sure.

I'm fully expecting that this season is a wash and no more hockey will be played until the fall.

TV alert - on now:

NHL network
1985 game 5 Flyers-Oilers

Yes, I know, but I'm watching anyway.