The Bolts and the Stanley Cup logo

[Marns]

I know they've officially qualified for the playoffs, but did the Bolts jump the gun in painting the ice with the 'Stanley Cup Playoffs' logo?

Seems like an odd thing to do while the regular season is still going.

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[Machinehead]

I think it was NBC's idea

 

[Jumptheshark]

I know they've officially qualified for the playoffs, but did the Bolts jump the gun in painting the ice with the 'Stanley Cup Playoffs' logo?

Seems like an odd thing to do while the regular season is still going.

a few teams in the past have put it on the ice the moment they qualified for the playoffs

 

[Bear of Bad News]

I don't think it matters one bit.

 

[BlueDream]

It's dumb.

 

[imbatman]

yup, I laughed at that too.

 

[Marns]

I think it was NBC's idea

Really? Odd, if true.

a few teams in the past have put it on the ice the moment they qualified for the playoffs

Strange, I can't say it's occurred to me in the past.

I don't think it matters one bit.

Sweet, thanks for stopping by!

 

[Coopers Gum]

Know who else jumped the gun?

But actually, there's a lot of things going on at Amalie Arena this coming week; this was the only time they could do it really.

 

[IdealisticSniper]

It's called being one of the busiest arenas in the world. Was the only time they would be able to put it on.

Deal with it.

 

[TheHockeyRant]

Know who else jumped the gun?

But actually, there's a lot of things going on at Amalie Arena this coming week; this was the only time they could do it really.

Just so you know MOST nhl teams do this every year. The Sharks, Kings and many other bubble teams all ran commercials THIS SEASON saying those who buy season tickets next year get early access to playoff tickets.

 

[MrClutch86]

Yeah I think it has to do with arena scheduling

 

[Rand0m]

Just so you know MOST nhl teams do this every year. The Sharks, Kings and many other bubble teams all ran commercials THIS SEASON saying those who buy season tickets next year get early access to playoff tickets.

Every team pretty much does/says this for season ticket owners. What Boston did was announce general pre-sale of tickets about 2 weeks before the end of the season before even clinching.

 

[The Macho King]

Know who else jumped the gun?

But actually, there's a lot of things going on at Amalie Arena this coming week; this was the only time they could do it really.

I have a new desktop background.

 

[Black Label]

I cannot even fathom why anyone cares that a team that has qualified for the playoffs has put a playoff logo on their home ice.

 

[Marns]

I cannot even fathom why anyone cares that a team that has qualified for the playoffs has put a playoff logo on their home ice.

I can't fathom why you'd waste your valuable time telling the world that you don't care.

 

[ThunderAlleyNomad]

I can't fathom why you'd waste your valuable time telling the world that you don't care.

Ok. Why does it bother you? They aren't the only team to have ever done it, and they pretty much had to do it now, because the arena is booked solid with events and games.

 

[Black Label]

I can't fathom why you'd waste your valuable time telling the world that you don't care.

Sorry, I forgot about the rule that only allows replies that agree with the OP. I will remember that one next time before posting.

 

[ScaredStreit]

Really? Odd, if true.



Strange, I can't say it's occurred to me in the past.


Sweet, thanks for stopping by!

Not really....they want to advertise the playoffs.

 

[Stammertime91]

Lol. Wtf does it matter? At least we weren't selling tickets before getting knocked out of the playoffs? Lolololol.

Amalie Arena is packed and that was the only time they were able to do it? Hmmm.

 

[Satan]

Non-issue.

 

[King King]

Well they had already clinched so I don't really see an issue with it.

Am I allowed to say that?

 

[The Macho King]

Well they had already clinched so I don't really see an issue with it.

Am I allowed to say that?

Only correct reaction is outrage.

 

[MadFerIt95*]

Didn't have an issue with it but thought it was strange when I first saw it.

 

[zeykshade]

Just a guess, but someone told me it has to do with arena scheduling.

Apparently they have concert events and other things lined up for the days leading up to the 1st game so they wouldn't have had time to paint it all prior to puck drop.

 

[a pony]

IF the Bolts were the first time in a long time playoff team a la the Flambeaus, then maybe there might be a problem if you were a shut in.

However this isn't new for the Lightning, a complete no issue except in the minds of people that get outraged at everything.