Pre-Game Talk: Winter Classic: NY Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres - January 1, 2018 @ Citi Field - 1pm ET

[Hunter Gathers]

If Nash produced during our cup finals run, we probably would have been celebrating a title. That will always put him in a negative light for me.

Sounds like Mets fans with Carlos Beltran.

 

[Player big P]

If Nash produced during our cup finals run, we probably would have been celebrating a title. That will always put him in a negative light for me.

That Voynov block will never leave me

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I kinda want the adidas hoodie with the NY logo too

 

[GordonGecko]

If Nash produced during our cup finals run, we probably would have been celebrating a title. That will always put him in a negative light for me.

below Girardi and AV on that pecking order

 

[RangersFan]

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Im losing my sh** right now.

So I signed up my daughter for the learn to play program. You get free equipment, head to toe, with bag that you can keep for 175$. Really a no brainer.

I have to go to the Rangers practice facility to get her fitted for it, which is gonna be cool.

So about 10 min ago I get an email from Junior Rangers saying that my daughter and a guardian have won 2 tickets to the winter classic!!! I had to register her for a whole winter classic "experience". Not sure what else it includes, maybe we'll get to skate on the second rink in center field?

I'm beyond happy right now, what an ealry X-mas gift.

I need to get a Graves winter classic jersey... anyone know the best spot to get one before the game?

 

[will1066]

Wow, congrats man. Your first line made it seem like it was going to be a miserable experience.

 

[trueblue9441]

looks like they cut the price on the upper 500 level seats behind home plate and up the first base lines.. they are 159 now before fees. still about 1000 seats left to sell from TM.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Wow, congrats man. Your first line made it seem like it was going to be a miserable experience.

Thanks! haha yeah. Losing my shit in a very good way

 

[highandwide]

that's awesome! congrats!

have any images of the rink/ice been released yet?

 

[lhg39]

I kinda want the adidas hoodie with the NY logo too

I ordered one from MichaelTaylorStores on eBay. It was somehow only 60 bucks and 100% authentic.

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[NYRFAN218]

Those are sick

 

[Irishguy42]

From Tasch's IG:

 

[artificialintuition]

Dredging this up from a few weeks ago. Some of you might recall that I bought a Zuccarello WC jersey at the MSG team store, but it was REALLY poorly done (faux stitching but also misaligned numbers, peeling #s) and I didn't notice until I was back home, more than a few states away.

I realized that I still wanted a jersey but wanted to make sure it was done right -- i.e., by the on-ice customizer. Unfortunately, Arena Wear was not taking any new orders from individuals.

@dubidubidu did me a huge favor of taking a blank and a WC patch to the NHL store. He got it there on Dec 11th, and the completed jersey turned up at my door today, the 20th.

The sweater is done to team standard (well, aside from the fact that the "authentic" Adidas jerseys are made in Indonesia; though the numbering and lettering is perfect). I was also able to get the player I wanted.

Most WC jerseys I've seen have been sold without the patch, and those that have the patch used adhesive to apply it. This one is sewn on.

It's not 100% certain, but I think I may be able to make it to the Winter Classic, too!

Below are some photos of the work.

Thanks @dubidubidu! He's a big fan, super knowledgeable, and really helpful. Hope I was able to help you out a bit, too. ;-)

 

[Hire Sather]

Sweet look

 

[sabresfan3383]

Not sure if this is the right thread to post this, but I didn't see a dedicated ticket sales thread like we have over on the Sabres board. I'm looking to move my pair of Winter Classic tix. Only looking for what I paid for them, which was $427.45 after the TM fees. They are aisle seats, section 140, row 18, next to the Home Run Apple in center field. If anyone is interested, lmk.

I have them in hand and would ship USPS Priority Mail. Thanks!!

 

[Irishguy42]

Episode 2:

 

[artificialintuition]

Not sure where else to put this, but people have asked some questions in the past about the new "authentic" Adidas jerseys vs the old ones -- Adizero (made in Indonesia) vs Reebok Edge 2.0 (Canadian-made). A quick look inside shows that the embroidery done at the factory is sub-par and not up to the Edge 2.0 standard (even the retail, not team-issued, ones).

This happens to be the Winter Classic jersey.

The customization work shown a few posts above has been done to a higher standard.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

That Voynov block will never leave me

I literally can't go a week without thinking about it.

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Episode 2:

It's definitely a step down from HBO for sure but this one was better than episode 1.

It is interesting seeing the vast difference in the vibe of the Sabres' locker room and the Rangers' in the intermissions.

 

[Pandaman11]

Sorry, I'm a little slow. Why does Buffalo count as home team if the game is in NYC?

 

[Irishguy42]

Sorry, I'm a little slow. Why does Buffalo count as home team if the game is in NYC?

The short of it is that Dolan/MSG gets a tax break as long as the Rangers only play home games at MSG.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Phil Housley doesn't come off well in Road to the Winter Classic. Looks like the team just tunes him out.

 

[Pandaman11]

Got it, thanks.
For the Sabres it isn't a problem to have only 40 "real" home games? Or is this even better because of the ticket sales etc?