Who's going to the draft?

IHWR · 03-30-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JTG

I don't think I could sit there through the whole 1st round. It's interesting when sitting at home, but I think it'd be brutal to be there, aside from the 45 seconds the Pens were on the clock.

It depends really. It's fun to watch the floor. You'll see GMs calling each other or wandering to other tables. There's a lot that goes on that you wouldn't normally see on the broadcast.

It's also a real diverse event. Meaning that they'll be a lot of Pens fans there but every team will be represented by a few fans. So if you like talking **** it's a lot of fun. Division rivals are especially fun to rag on after a questionable pick or trade.

Harv · 03-30-2012, 11:00 PM

The good thing about a draft is it brings out the real fans. You won't see the 19 year old puck ***** and the 43 year old mom in who screams shoot for 2 minutes straight on the Powerplay.

JTG · 03-30-2012, 11:02 PM

If there are no 19 year old puck *****...I'm DEFINITELY not going.

Blitzburgh87* · 03-30-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JTG

If there are no 19 year old puck *****...I'm DEFINITELY not going.

THIS. I swear to God those are some of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen in my life.

Zirakzigil · 03-30-2012, 11:33 PM

The draft can be fun depending on what happens. When it was in Calgary my dad had VIP everything and spent a lot of time wandering down on the floor. Went to the Penguins table to see if Mario was there to get my jersey signed (he wasnt

) then went to the Flames table and talked to a bunch of alumni that were coming and going. He personally liked talking to all the parents of the kids at the draft.

71 · 04-24-2012, 05:39 PM

So yeah, I'm gonna book a room this week and stay Friday night so I can go Friday and Saturday.

Currently I'm just going by myself, gonna say it again that we need to get an HFBoards group together.

Wish they'd put out the damn ticket info.

Epic Neal Time · 04-24-2012, 06:32 PM

I'll be going. Anyone know when ticket info is gonna be released?

Ogrezilla · 04-24-2012, 06:32 PM

if its cheap enough me and my girlfriend will definitely go.

Blitzburgh87* · 04-24-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 71

So yeah, I'm gonna book a room this week and stay Friday night so I can go Friday and Saturday.

Currently I'm just going by myself, gonna say it again that we need to get an HFBoards group together.

Wish they'd put out the damn ticket info.

Definitely.

Chancellor Vitale · 04-24-2012, 08:25 PM

I'll be there in spirit.

The Old Master · 04-24-2012, 08:33 PM

i'm going to try to be there.

eXile59 · 04-24-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Epic Neal Time

I'll be going. Anyone know when ticket info is gonna be released?

No we've been waiting a while too. Is anyone a season ticket holder? Maybe they are giving them first shot.

Kunitziwa · 04-24-2012, 08:39 PM

Been planning on going, still waiting to hear more info. What do they typically show on the scoreboard? Highlights? Bob Mackenzie? Stats?

Epic Neal Time · 04-24-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eXile59

No we've been waiting a while too. Is anyone a season ticket holder? Maybe they are giving them first shot.

That would make sense. Hopefully I don't lose out

Hizaki · 04-24-2012, 08:55 PM

I definitely want to go...depends on availability I guess.

Sounds like a fun time...though I'll lose interest after the 2nd or 3rd round as always.

WVP · 04-25-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitzburgh87

THIS. I swear to God those are some of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen in my life.

Usually hoodie wearing chubs in these parts, though I guess our young team may have changed that a bit.

khaoskennedy · 04-25-2012, 08:48 AM

i plan on going

EatonBabies · 04-25-2012, 09:51 AM

Aren't tickets to the draft usually free?

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Originally Posted by wej20

I love the draft though I'm not sure I'd enjoy it as much in person, It's all about the analysis for me. Will Bettman get booed?

That's pretty much the case for me. Really thought about going, but I'd probably have just as good of a time watching it on tv with a large pizza and a six-pack. And I think Bettman should definitely get booed, he really let us down in the playoffs.

No Quarter · 04-25-2012, 10:21 AM

A friend at work has season tickets and I'm going with him

UnderratedBrooks44 · 04-25-2012, 11:48 AM

We have a half season and I thought it was free?

At any rate I'll be there drinking and I'll let it be my final emo fest about this season, waiting patiently for a trade that never happens.

eXile59 · 04-25-2012, 11:53 AM

We should cheer Bettman. It would be a big middle finger to a lot of people.

IHWR · 04-25-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eXile59

We should cheer Bettman. It would be a big middle finger to a lot of people.

I know we haven't gotten along over the past month or so but this is a really good idea.

eXile59 · 04-25-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IHWR

I know we haven't gotten along over the past month or so but this is a really good idea.

We had a difference of opinion over the comedic effect of hockey players without their shirts. I don't hold it against you.

Boocock · 04-25-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eXile59

We should cheer Bettman. It would be a big middle finger to a lot of people.

It looks like I'll be there. And, I'm more than willing to do this.

Jacob · 04-25-2012, 03:53 PM

I'll be there. Probably going alone, don't think any of my friends are hardcore enough to sit through 3 hours of calling names they've never heard of. An HFBoards section would be cool, as long as no one tries to fight me.