Hockey fans discuss ESPN’s purchase of a tiny Stanley Cup desk at a Canadian furniture store.
Summary
- Comparisons between the desk and the previous coverage were made by fans
- Some fans question the necessity of every network having its own desk
- Comments suggest discontent with ESPN’s choice of furniture
- Discussion around the lack of media space near certain arenas
Fans Compare Desks
One user stated, ‘I like it better before the final when we still have games every night.’ Another fan must have missed the old desk setup with more games to enjoy.
Network Desk Dilemma
Another user pondered, ‘You’d think every arena would just have a desk, rather than have every network trucking these desks around the continent.’ The redundancy of multiple network desks raised questions among fans.
Furniture Frugality
Users expressed discontent with ESPN’s choice, with comments like, ‘The Brick couldn’t comp them one? Cheap.’ The budget-friendly purchase left fans unimpressed.
Lack of Media Space
When discussing media space near arenas, a fan blamed Edmonton, saying, ‘I blame Edmonton for not having a media space near the rink like most arenas do.’ Lack of proper facilities was a concern for some users.
Hockey fans’ reactions to ESPN’s choice of a tiny Stanley Cup desk were mixed, with some expressing a preference for the previous coverage setup and others criticizing the network’s decision. The debate highlighted fans’ attention to detail and preference for quality coverage.