Does the NHL really need a musical act at the all-star game? It just seems out of place and like they're just following the NFL formula.

The ASG doesn't even need to exist any more, in any sport. It's just pointless.

The Backstreet Boys still sell out shows.
- BINGO!

So are they still not relevant then? I mean Garth Brooks packs stadiums, but hasn't had a new hit in forever...is he irrelevant too?

Does the NHL really need a musical act at the all-star game? It just seems out of place and like they're just following the NFL formula.

The ASG doesn't even need to exist any more, in any sport. It's just pointless.
- simethos

I dunno man, they pack the rink every time and the weekend probably brings the league a ton of money.

It's Sheryl Crow, not Cheryl... I expect more from an English major and self proclaimed music expert.



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Does the NHL really need a musical act at the all-star game? It just seems out of place and like they're just following the NFL formula.

The ASG doesn't even need to exist any more, in any sport. It's just pointless.
- simethos

it's an event that kids like.

As usual, James Tanner displays his lack of knowledge of how businesses actually work.

The all-star game is not for hockey fans. It is for corporate sponsors - white, middle-aged lame-asses who will watch the musical act more than the actual game.

Kid Rock is the perfect guy for the ASG.

Ariana Grande is "relevant?"

It's Sheryl Crow, not Cheryl... I expect more from an English major and self proclaimed music expert.



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- Katana777

Of all the things to get on Tanner about

So are they still not relevant then? I mean Garth Brooks packs stadiums, but hasn't had a new hit in forever...is he irrelevant too?
- The-O-G

Garth Brooks is a different level though.

Brooks had 9 #1 singles, and 19 #1 hits in the country charts.


Kid Rock has 1 #1 hit (2007) and only 1 #1 on the country charts.

It's Sheryl Crow, not Cheryl... I expect more from an English major and self proclaimed music expert.



(waiting for the obligatory "it was just a typo" response from little jimmy... in 3... 2... 1...)
- Katana777

And he may also want to correct the opening line of the blog, where he states the Leafs-Capitals game is next year.

Of all the things to get on Tanner about
- eichiefs9

I just like getting banned by him... let's me know i get under his skin

Garth Brooks is a different level though.

Brooks had 9 #1 singles, and 19 #1 hits in the country charts.


Kid Rock has 1 #1 hit (2007) and only 1 #1 on the country charts.
- BINGO!

BUT KID ROCK HAS A STANLEY CUP RING.

And he may also want to correct the opening line of the blog, where he states the Leafs-Capitals game is next year.
- Atomic Wedgie

Maybe he was going by the Chinese calendar?

Can't say I care for kid rock!
But the crap music you post in your blogs gives you no room to complain about Kid rock!

The Backstreet Boys still sell out shows.
- BINGO!

Because Backstreet's Back...Alright?

The Backstreet Boys still sell out shows.
- BINGO!

Yeah, because they're amazing and super cute.

Because Backstreet's Back...Alright?
- AdamFrench

What you did there........don't ever do it again....

I went to the 2008 All Star game and the acts were NeYo and the Jonus Brothers. So yes, I firmly agree the NHL has no clue when it comes to music

btw-South Park's episode where they're making fun of the Jonus Bros is hilarious!

Garth Brooks is a different level though.

Brooks had 9 #1 singles, and 19 #1 hits in the country charts.


Kid Rock has 1 #1 hit (2007) and only 1 #1 on the country charts.
- BINGO!

Your argument is going in circles.

Sure, the outdoor games are a bad idea, but so is playing NFL games in Toronto and London, or playing NBA games in wherever they played overseas this year. But they make the leagues money and get people going to games who wouldn't normally go to the games. They're not going to stop anytime soon.

Kid Rock? Really? What rock did they drag that troglodyte out from under?

Taste in music is certainly subjective but lets take into consideration that Tanner thinks that R.E.M. is the best band in history.

Taste in music is certainly subjective but lets take into consideration that Tanner thinks that R.E.M. is the best band in history.
- MJL

Agreed. Best band in history is clearly The Human League

Agreed. Best band in history is clearly The Human League
- AdamFrench

Missing Persons?

Good work NHL!