Minnesota in a Winter Classic?

[MuckOG]

I think those old of us to remember the intense North Stars/Blackhawks rivalry would prefer the Minnesota/Chicago match-up anyways.

[BigT2002]

Originally Posted by IHaveNoCreativity

It's a matter of till we get what !

Probably 2014.

same year we get the MLB ASG....nice

[Northland Wild Man]

I would love to see Minnesota and Winnipeg play in an outdoor classic. As already stated in the thread however, NBC would want a big market team to play the Wild. Chicago would be a good fit for me.

[Paul Bunyan]

Originally Posted by HobeyBroten

If it is vs. Chicago I bet it would be at either Soldier Field, Wrigley or US Cellular.

Perhaps soldier field which is why they are doing the Gophs/Badgers & Notre Dame/Miami doubleheader there this year.

I'd rather it be in Minnesota, and it could be as Chicago already had one in Chicago, which I could have gone to but I didn't want to spend that much on a ticket to see a team I hate the most (Detroit) play a team I dislike (Chicago).

The NHL had already told Leipold that Minnesota would get one as soon as they had stars (they REALLY do now) and if they make the playoffs.

Which means, they should get the next one most likely.

The Wild always are up there with the teams that get the top number of national TV games anyway, now it will likely be more so because let's be honest...the biggest story of this new season (assuming there is one) IS going to be the new look Wild, so all the publicity is there.

I think it will be Chicago, it would only be Dallas if they wanted a big Southern Market.

Either case, I just hope Minnesota's are throwback Stars jerseys, the Fighting Saints or something ridiculous like the St. Paul Ice Polo sweaters.

-- Also, clearly for going to a game any hardcore fan would rather see Wild/Jets, but for the casual no-nothing TV audience, they'd prefer Chicago.

[Billy Mays Here]

Not until we're a consistent playoff caliber team.

[SupremeNachos]

Originally Posted by Victorious Secret

I think we'll be getting one in 2014. We just had to rekindle the excitement of hockey in Minnesota and renew winning spirits. Check.

I know we are going to get an MLB Allstar Game in 2014 at Target Field so why not have 2 ASG in the same year.

[Avder]

Chicago would be fun I think. Especially if its our first year in the same division.

[Wild48]

Devils or preds

[MuckOG]

Originally Posted by Wild48

Devils or preds

That would only carry the same pizzaz and drama if it was scheduled THIS season...but either one of those sure would be fun!!

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Originally Posted by BigT2002

same year we get the MLB ASG....nice

Meant to say one.

Where would it be held ? Lambeau field ?

[TaLoN]

We'll hear a lot of boos at both locations this coming season when said player for each gets the puck!

Who knows... Devil's fans might even boo Suter too since they hate Zach and they love to comment on those two being BFF's so much...

Originally Posted by IHaveNoCreativity

Meant to say one.

Where would it be held ? Lambeau field ?

Why would Lambeau Field in Green Bay have anything to do with a Winter Classic in Minnesota?!?!?! Wisconsin doesn't even have an NHL team to get a Winter Classic at Lambeau.

[Sportsfan1]

To me not a question of if obviously but when. To me the question is TCF or Target Field, Chicago or anyone else? I still lean Target Field and very likely Chicago when we do get it.

[Generic User]

Welp, I am closer to Chicago than Minnesota for the foreseeable future.. So no skin off my nuts either way. But I would prefer to have a Winter Classic at Target Field either way.

[TaLoN]

Originally Posted by Generic User

Welp, I am closer to Chicago than Minnesota for the foreseeable future.. So no skin off my nuts either way. But I would prefer to have a Winter Classic at Target Field either way.

A Winter Classic involving these two teams would cause a spike in traffic along I-94/90 either way.

[Generic User]

No tolls on Minnesota's 94 though. We be better.