I know Bichsel is big but I was still shocked by how big he looked now that I finally got to see him "live" on ice. Good God he's a mammoth. I thought the broadcast was good and that's perfectly fine for now. It's all up from here and they've set a good floor. Hell it went a LOT better than the Bally Sports bullshit did over like 3 years.
So refreshing! I hated this damn board ads, they were sooooo distracting.
Def don't miss that stupid gambling banner.
My only complaint was less than stellar stream quality, but 1st game so extended passes granted.
I would also add that the score and time banner was too big.. they could probably reduced it's size by 30 percent. Too big, too much extra space around the words and numbers. Tighten it all up, the score doesn't change very often hahaha..
we were at the game last night; Stankhoven looked as fast and as slippery as ever. Dadonov looked fast and aggressive, but it was an experienced NHL'er vs a less-than-imposing Blues Squad. I'm excited about the offense a 4th line with him and Steel and Blackwell will give; not sure about defense...
Lots of people jonesing for hockey, there were a lot more people there than I would have expected for the first pre season game on a football Saturday night in Dallas. Lundkvist played a lot better than expected, seemed more confident. But then again, it's preseason and he's playing against the lighter squads. I hope he has what would be a breakout season for him, but Bichsel and even Petrovic in the wings could step in if he falters. Bichsel looked big and imposing and meshed well with Dumba and I don't think it will be long before he's up to the NHL, I wonder if it will even take until All-star break...
I have Victory+ on my phone and on my smart tv, and the quality on both was really, really good. I have no real complaints with the game broadcast, and it's nice to hear the anthem.
The only negative that I registered was when the black/slightly animated Victory+ logo would come on before they cut back to the game, presumably because they didn't have a paid advertiser for that slot. I would imagine that that will go away as the advertising slots fill up, but I would rather have seen them run an actual V+ ad, a Stars hype reel, or something with sound, rather than a still frame that made me wonder if the app had quit on me.
Lundkvist is a guy that needs freedom to do what he does best. Clip his wings and you’ll end up with a shell of a player that is marginal. This is similar to most offensive dmen, though shout out to Harley who looks like he’s the next tier and doesn’t suffer.
Hopefully PDB and crew use the preseason to build him up and it turns out to be the starting point that he needs for the ebbs and flows of his game.
Bischel is a mountain of a man , he skated off with Dumba in a change and Dumba looked small and Dumba is a big guy . Other observation is the Puck Hound is already in mid season form .
Being Swiss and living in Switzerland I’m super stocked to see a Swiss guy (Bichsel) in a Stars uniform! I’m a Stars fan because I have family in TX.
Although Bichsel is somewhat of a mystery over here due to the fact that he actually never really played (mens) games over here. He went to Sweden for further development when he was only 17 years old (which has become a trend lately, same for Fiala). Plus…this whole story about him being banned to play for Switzerlands national team for several years left a sour taste in many ppls mouths. He seems to be quite the “character” which is unusual for Swiss ppl who are generally more quiet/reserved (look at Josi, Hischier etc.) Nevertheless I’m happy about him being with the Stars!!
Last but not least, if ever someone is traveling to Switzerland shoot me a text. We can grab a beer and talk hockey or hit the slopes! :)
It was so refreshing not to see gambling ads every few minutes. i had kind of forgotten there are other businesses to advertise in this world.
Can’t wait for that piece on Bourque.
Bourque ….What a cerebral player 👍 . Plays ALL 3 zones well both offensively and defensively !!
I know Bichsel is big but I was still shocked by how big he looked now that I finally got to see him "live" on ice. Good God he's a mammoth. I thought the broadcast was good and that's perfectly fine for now. It's all up from here and they've set a good floor. Hell it went a LOT better than the Bally Sports bullshit did over like 3 years.
I always remind myself of Ryan Ellis when thinking about Nils. The kid is still on the track, suprisingly.
I forgot how bad the active board advertisements were. Watching hockey and avoiding the addition movements and fake aura was such an upgrade.
So refreshing! I hated this damn board ads, they were sooooo distracting.
Def don't miss that stupid gambling banner.
My only complaint was less than stellar stream quality, but 1st game so extended passes granted.
I would also add that the score and time banner was too big.. they could probably reduced it's size by 30 percent. Too big, too much extra space around the words and numbers. Tighten it all up, the score doesn't change very often hahaha..
we were at the game last night; Stankhoven looked as fast and as slippery as ever. Dadonov looked fast and aggressive, but it was an experienced NHL'er vs a less-than-imposing Blues Squad. I'm excited about the offense a 4th line with him and Steel and Blackwell will give; not sure about defense...
Lots of people jonesing for hockey, there were a lot more people there than I would have expected for the first pre season game on a football Saturday night in Dallas. Lundkvist played a lot better than expected, seemed more confident. But then again, it's preseason and he's playing against the lighter squads. I hope he has what would be a breakout season for him, but Bichsel and even Petrovic in the wings could step in if he falters. Bichsel looked big and imposing and meshed well with Dumba and I don't think it will be long before he's up to the NHL, I wonder if it will even take until All-star break...
*Ellis Colton
Binnington better watch out.
I have Victory+ on my phone and on my smart tv, and the quality on both was really, really good. I have no real complaints with the game broadcast, and it's nice to hear the anthem.
The only negative that I registered was when the black/slightly animated Victory+ logo would come on before they cut back to the game, presumably because they didn't have a paid advertiser for that slot. I would imagine that that will go away as the advertising slots fill up, but I would rather have seen them run an actual V+ ad, a Stars hype reel, or something with sound, rather than a still frame that made me wonder if the app had quit on me.
Lundkvist is a guy that needs freedom to do what he does best. Clip his wings and you’ll end up with a shell of a player that is marginal. This is similar to most offensive dmen, though shout out to Harley who looks like he’s the next tier and doesn’t suffer.
Hopefully PDB and crew use the preseason to build him up and it turns out to be the starting point that he needs for the ebbs and flows of his game.
Bischel is a mountain of a man , he skated off with Dumba in a change and Dumba looked small and Dumba is a big guy . Other observation is the Puck Hound is already in mid season form .
Being Swiss and living in Switzerland I’m super stocked to see a Swiss guy (Bichsel) in a Stars uniform! I’m a Stars fan because I have family in TX.
Although Bichsel is somewhat of a mystery over here due to the fact that he actually never really played (mens) games over here. He went to Sweden for further development when he was only 17 years old (which has become a trend lately, same for Fiala). Plus…this whole story about him being banned to play for Switzerlands national team for several years left a sour taste in many ppls mouths. He seems to be quite the “character” which is unusual for Swiss ppl who are generally more quiet/reserved (look at Josi, Hischier etc.) Nevertheless I’m happy about him being with the Stars!!
Last but not least, if ever someone is traveling to Switzerland shoot me a text. We can grab a beer and talk hockey or hit the slopes! :)