You were expecting some big news, weren't you? Well, I hate to burst your bubble but nothing has been done by either side regarding the lockout and I'm certainly not going to bore you to death with the details.
What I'm going to talk about is my stance on the whole issue. I've been very cynical about the whole thing. And rightly so. This is the third lockout under commissioner, Gary Bettman, and the second since 2005.
As many of you know, I like to voice my opinions whether it be through this blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or a combination of these platforms. Like anyone else, I'm entitled to my opinions and I respect the opinions of others.
However, I expect the same from other people and that doesn't happen as often as I would like.
Here's a great example of what I'm talking about.
The Carolina Hurricanes posted a picture of the PNC Arena ready to go for the 'Canes minor league affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers', game there this Sunday. The game was supposedly scheduled way before the lockout but it is quite funny how I did not even know about the game until about a week after the lockout began (and I get event emails and regularly check Ticketmaster and other sites).
Anyway, per my cynical self, I posted a comment everywhere the picture appeared: FB, Twitter and Instagram. I don't remember my exact words but I said something to the effect of: "I'm a disgruntled hockey fan and I am not paying major league prices to see minor league hockey."
Not too bad, right? Well, my comments apparently ruffled some feathers amongst some outspoken fans.
It all started on Instagram. One person responded, calling me a "fair weather fan" and so on. I reported their comment and blocked them. Another person responded and dismissed my "major league price" claim by saying they paid just $10 to go to a game in Charlotte.
Apparently they haven't checked Ticketmaster because the cheapest tickets left are around $35 for the back of the lower level. In other words, if you want to get really close to the action, you will still have to pay around the regular ticket price for a lower level 'Canes seat.
Not to mention, a mere $15, $20 or $35 can add up quick for some, especially if you have a big family. Add in the cost of gas to get there, parking (which is normally $10), concessions and gear and you can expect to shell out a lot of green for one game.
But the comments didn't stop there.
On Facebook, a lady (who is a huge 'Canes fan given her profile picture) responded to my comment saying "We don't need you (at the game) anyway." That comment really made me angry. I mean, here this person is, supposedly a big "fan" talking to another fan like that. Her comment turned me away from the game even more.
I don't mean to babble on and on about it but I want to get the point across that my opinions are my opinions. Fine if you disagree but, if you must respond, do so in a civil manner!
It will be a miracle if I ever attend a hockey game of any kind again!
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