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Why the fuck don't they just cancel the whole godamned season. It's ridiculous.
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If they cancel the season. People will officially quit caring and it will drop off of sports topics more than it has already as a sport.Comment
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Sad, but true. I have already given up anyways. Any news I hear I know will be negative.Originally posted by David View PostComment
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1. Trip, you have a point. Some analyst put it best. If there has to be a lockout, fans being pissed off is good. It means they are still interested and care. Once we quit caring, that's bad because we're less likely to be involved/watch/spend money.
2. See article below. Why does the government get involved with these things again?
3. Seems there is positive progress, but at this point I ain't caring a bit..
Edit: I care for there to be a season, I just don't care to watch anything this year. The season is over as far as I am concerned.The National Hockey League and NHL Players Association exchanged a series of proposals during their third straight day of serious negotiations. Following their second session, which concluded around 1:00 AM on Thursday, both sides met with the media stating that there was still a lot of work to be done. However, both Bettman and Fehr stated that there was some traction in some of the areas separating the two sides, but declined to go into any specifics.
One of the many remaining issues between the two sides starts with the proposed $60 million salary cap ceiling in the second year of the CBA. The players are looking to raise that number up a bit in the range of $64-$65 million. It was also believed that the union was seeking a cap on escrow, but that doesn't appear to the case anymore as it's not been formally proposed. Finally you have the player pensions, which were said to be agreed upon in the past, but with some recent tweaks by the NHL that is no longer the case.
Federal mediators have also been involved in the talks since they were kick started on New Year's Eve. The fact that mediators were included once again at the joint request from both sides is a good side the end is finally near. Not to mention that negotiations are still going strong despite some hiccups here and there.
The NHLPA also had a soft deadline of midnight last night to file their disclaimer of interest against the NHL, where the union would temporarily stop representing the players, which wouldn't allow them to collectively bargain. Since the deadline passed untouched by the union, it's safe to say the process is progressing at a decent pace, and we're on the road to an agreement.Originally posted by MR EDDComment
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It might as well be over now. Sucks too, I have a couple of friends with suites to the Stars games and its always a good time.
Greedy bastards!
Originally posted by SilverbackComment
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Could it be??????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!! !!!
Penguins vs. Flyers Reportedly May Kick off 2012-2013 NHL Season
By
Ethan Grant
(Featured Columnist) on January 2, 2013
In an attempt to get the ball rolling on the NHL season before the labor dispute is over, it is being reported that the Philadelphia Flyers would host the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 19 if the league can come to terms with the players union sometime soon.
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting that the two in-state rivals would meet in a nationally-televised matinee if the league can come to terms soon. .
The arena is booked that night, so the two teams would have to meet in an afternoon game, but Rossi reports that the Flyers and Penguins would be the opening game of a revised 48-game schedule if the two sides can come to an agreement.
Here's an excerpt from Rossi's report, encompassing some of the other sides to this new development:
A 48-game schedule will preserve most of the previously booked arena dates, but matchups will change because clubs will play only in-conference opponents. Clubs would play seven games against division opponents and a home and road game against each of 10 remaining conference teams, the sources said.
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia met last season in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, but the rivalry between the two goes well beyond just that series—one of the main reasons why the NHL would want to peak interest quickly with the season already in shambles.
Commissioner Gary Bettman has stated that the league would play no less than a 48-game schedule, somewhat alarming news considering a 52-game slate was scratched because the two sides couldn't come to an agreement over the weekend.
Although not out of the woods yet, this is a sliver of hope in an otherwise dark period for the NHL.
Nothing's final, but assuming a deal got done within the week and the players began the process back to the league, this would be the first step towards repairing the trust between the NHL and the fans that love the game too much to see it locked out ever again.
Sidney Crosby to start the league off on the right note? Well-played, NHL.Comment
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What I want to know is how long this CBA is going to be in place when it's finalized. This shit across all sports that do work stoppages is getting old.Originally posted by MR EDDComment
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Who cares nobody even likes hockey!Originally posted by Nash B.Comment
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I don't care if they ever play again, and I've been a dedicated fan since '90. I won't be attending any games for a few years, if/when playing resumes. It's a hard time for a lot of folks financially, they can eat a dick if they want some sympathy.
I just bought NHL '13 and I must say, it's filling a void until spring. I will miss playoff hockey most of all. No other sport comes close to NHL playoffs, they're the best show on TV.Comment
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Tentative deal made.Comment
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Woohoo!! GO PENS!Comment
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x2! I heard the Pens are one of few teams who will make out like bandits with a half season deal going into the playoffs.Originally posted by Trip McNeely View PostComment
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I wanted to take a trip up there for the home opener this season, but due to the fucktards that screwed the season up, i can't do that now. So i guess i'll go to the Stars home opener again.Originally posted by Trip McNeely View PostComment
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Ill watch a couple of the first games of different teams. After that I don't really care. Maybe once the playoff roll along.Comment
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