HBO Parts 1 & 2 Discussion - *SPOILERS* All 24/7 Talk Here

[ScotsLeaf]

Go to 'Calendar', pick Saturday the 14th, 'HBO' should be under 'Browse by League'

Excellent

 

[mmalady]

well i could have done without reliving game 7 but other than that i enjoyed it...

 

[Diatomic]

I like how the 1st episode didn't really focus on making players look like wierd idiots (like Bryzgalov) but instead focused on actual character and charisma. However, Howard is blatantly going to be this years "Bryzgalov", dude is just awkward as hell.

 

[blue82]

that scene made me cringe. it seemed like they were forced to talk about him. the convo didn't flow at all.

also i got the feeling that some of those guys didnt even hang out with eachother before, almost as if they just decided to go out since they knew HBO was coming along, that is probably why there wasnt much talk going on between them

 

[blue82]

well i could have done without reliving game 7 but other than that i enjoyed it...

first time ive seen a replay of the game 7 OT goal

 

[Yosho]

Babcock is such an intense coach. Damn, that guy is full of passion.

 

[BonMorrison]

Lupul was always gonna get the most screentime, let's be honest here. He's really good-looking and charismatic.

 

[BertCorbeau]

well i could have done without reliving game 7 but other than that i enjoyed it...

Yeah .. Rewatching that broke my spirit a bit

 

[blue82]

not sure if posted but here's a nice review of 24/7 by mirtle...first time i can say that i pretty much agree with everything he said... he pretty much nailed it
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...emiere-of-new-hbo-247-series/article15973162/

 

[Auston Matthews]

Alright, embarassing question but... What exactly does "feeding the chickens" mean? What did Randolph Carlyle mean?

 

[pspot]

Alright, embarassing question but... What exactly does "feeding the chickens" mean? What did Randolph Carlyle mean?

I think it refers to when you feed the chicken you kind of spray the area with food out of your hand. like salting your driveway

 

[nsleaf]

I realy do not get the appeal of 24/7. It's not like fans are going to get any real insight to the inner workings of the team. Players know the cameras are there, so just how real is it?? Hide the cameras and then we might see something.

 

[Jackothy]

Anyone know where to watch this online? Youtube videos were taken down.

http://www.wansfilm.net/streaming-movie.php?play=WPb8VqFmQZk

Actually nevemind, found one

 

[CanadasTeam]

I realy do not get the appeal of 24/7. It's not like fans are going to get any real insight to the inner workings of the team. Players know the cameras are there, so just how real is it?? Hide the cameras and then we might see something.

I understand where you coming from but to each is own. I like to see the players lifestyle, hot wives , heck even interested knowing whether Carlyle likes Almond butter on his toast!

I enjoyed the players show emotions on-ice and mic’d up (“you mother-****er” -Lupul) and off-ice (“46 yrs? I can only apologize for the last 3 I’ve been here” –Lupul), etc.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of censoring by Sportsnet.

I initially thought it was going to feel like watching Goodfellas on A&E.

 

[AustonMitchWilly]

 

[topched]

I realy do not get the appeal of 24/7. It's not like fans are going to get any real insight to the inner workings of the team. Players know the cameras are there, so just how real is it?? Hide the cameras and then we might see something.

Don't know if you've watched any of the other seasons of this show... But to make your decision off of this episode is pretty weak.

All the other seasons have been quite good, I expect this one to be the same for a few reasons:

1. This first episode was a background/intro to the teams, only so creative you can get with that

2. Players probably felt awkward with the cameras, I would expect thing a to get a little more candid as the series goes on and players forget they're there or get used to them

3. Hbo producers probably still figuring out who the interesting, quotable characters are... There's some interesting guys on both sides that I imagine would put Dion/Alfie to shame

 

[AustonMitchWilly]

I realy do not get the appeal of 24/7. It's not like fans are going to get any real insight to the inner workings of the team. Players know the cameras are there, so just how real is it?? Hide the cameras and then we might see something.

Well, I thought it was awesome seeing the planes and player meals and stuff, and the leafs lounge with carlyle. Lupuls injury part was interesting and so was alfie's part.

I was pretty intrigued and impressed throughout the entire show.

All of these we never see. Ever.

 

[nsleaf]

Don't know if you've watched any of the other seasons of this show... But to make your decision off of this episode is pretty weak.All the other seasons have been quite good, I expect this one to be the same for a few reasons:

1. This first episode was a background/intro to the teams, only so creative you can get with that

2. Players probably felt awkward with the cameras, I would expect thing a to get a little more candid as the series goes on and players forget they're there or get used to them

3. Hbo producers probably still figuring out who the interesting, quotable characters are... There's some interesting guys on both sides that I imagine would put Dion/Alfie to shame

You know what they say when you ASSUME something.

 

[HockeyThoughts]

I realy do not get the appeal of 24/7. It's not like fans are going to get any real insight to the inner workings of the team. Players know the cameras are there, so just how real is it?? Hide the cameras and then we might see something.

In the heat of the moment, ie. the middle of the game (between periods) trust me, the players and coaching are not acting. You think Joffrey Lupul fought because he knew the cameras were watching? Do you think Mike Babcock comes into the lockerroom and gives an inspiring speech to fire up his troops to try to impress the viewers?

Nope, that **** (the important ****) is real.

 

[wulfio*]

Alright, embarassing question but... What exactly does "feeding the chickens" mean? What did Randolph Carlyle mean?

He was saying jones was giving up rebounds like you spray chicken feed. But that the leafs weren't picking up the rebounds. ie. feed the chickens.

 

[topched]

You know what they say when you ASSUME something.

Huh?

You just said you didn't get the appeal of 24/7, because the format couldn't possibly give you any additional insight.

Except that in the last two versions of this series it's been jam packed with scenes that have created buzz.

 

[Joey Hoser]

He was saying jones was giving up rebounds like you spray chicken feed. But that the leafs weren't picking up the rebounds. ie. feed the chickens.

Wouldn't that make the Leafs the chickens?

Carlyle: "Become one with the chickens. Be the chicken"

Team: "Bawk bawk bawk!" as they loudly leave the dressing room to return to the ice.

 

[wulfio*]

Wouldn't that make the Leafs the chickens?

Carlyle: "Become one with the chickens. Be the chicken"

Team: "Bawk bawk bawk!" as they loudly leave the dressing room to return to the ice.

you're definitely over analyzing.

 

[zeke]

Alright, embarassing question but... What exactly does "feeding the chickens" mean? What did Randolph Carlyle mean?

He's probably referring to creating tons of rebounds and then scrambling after those rebounds like chicken on chicken feed.

Feed the chickens = make more rebound opportunities