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[FOOTE]

These fuckwads. I will never buy a jersey with a player's name on the back again. Fuck them all. Present and future.

 

[Surge]

They better come back with 2 more teams in Seattle and x, phoenix relocated and the conferences rearranged. They have enough time to discuss that now.

Fuck both sides for being pretentious cunts, neither side cares about hockey or the fans or anything, it's all about "pride" and money. They'll come back after losing 2 years of hockey with like "YEAH WE GUARANTEED OURSELVES 5% MORE REVENUE WE WIN", while completely ignoring how much they lost by not playing.

-flips table-

They no doubt will have to do something to draw fans back that will completely say fuck this to the entire league.

 

[Plinko]

They better come back with 2 more teams in Seattle and x, phoenix relocated and the conferences rearranged. They have enough time to discuss that now.

Fuck both sides for being pretentious cunts, neither side cares about hockey or the fans or anything, it's all about "pride" and money. They'll come back after losing 2 years of hockey with like "YEAH WE GUARANTEED OURSELVES 5% MORE REVENUE WE WIN", while completely ignoring how much they lost by not playing.

-flips table-

I'd rather they fold some teams.

 

[CCF23]

1st one... OK reasonable, I don't agree but reasonable.

2nd I agree

3rd. DAFUQ. I hope he meant push the same offer closer to the owners. One side showed movement so far and one has 1 offer in three flavors.

I find it ridiculous people actually believe the owners "moved" significantly. The offer was a joke. Both sides offers have been jokes. Neither side has put forth an offer even close to getting something done, despite them both knowing where this needs to go. The NHL offer was "HEY! We're at 50/50! but here's all this other shit we'll stick it in you on and oh, by the way, the lost money on your contracts will be paid out of your own money so it's not really 50/50."

In the end, it's simple (or at least was until games started getting permanently axed)...It had to start slightly in the players favour and move towards 50/50. The players get their contracts and the league gets to a more manageable split of HRR. Won't happen, though, because the NHL is insistent on getting to 50/50 right fucking now.

Both sides are far too ego driven for this to be working as it should. Fuck all of them.

 

[yankeehater]

Which is scary, because you have to be delusional not to. It would flat out kill a good 4-5 American teams (Columbus, Phoenix, Dallas, Florida, maybe New Jersey).

And suddenly a bright side to the lockout emerges.

 

[KernelPanic]

I'd rather they fold some teams.

The amount of money it would cost to buy out some owners not to mention lawsuits .... it will never happen.

 

[Red_Man]

Why do people want the whole season canceled? I want the NHL back.

Having to hear updates about how fucking stupid people are gets tiresome + last season slightly killed my hunger for hockey. Another high draft pick is the best scenario for the Habs right now. I'd be pretty pissed if I was a Canucks fan though.

 

[CCF23]

Having to hear updates about how fucking stupid people are gets tiresome + last season slightly killed my hunger for hockey. Another high draft pick is the best scenario for the Habs right now. I'd be pretty pissed if I was a Canucks fan though.

So pissed. Our window was closing as is. If the whole season gets axed we're really only looking at maybe one more year as top contenders before the team starts to fall off and guys like the Sedins start to show their age.

 

[sazabirules]

I thought Dallas' financial situation was much better with the new owner.

 

[Smiley90]

So pissed. Our window was closing as is. If the whole season gets axed we're really only looking at maybe one more year as top contenders before the team starts to fall off and guys like the Sedins start to show their age.

I'm scared, I don't want to see Mason fucking Raymond on our first line. That's the only upside this lockout might have, the 1season-contract he got expires without him actually playing.

 

[Coldnoodle]

Caps finally get second line centre.

Season cancelled.

 

[CCF23]

I'm scared, I don't want to see Mason fucking Raymond on our first line. That's the only upside this lockout might have, the 1season-contract he got expires without him actually playing.

We have some nice prospects, but they're not "blue chip" guys that are going to take over for the Sedins. I think Kassian and Jensen are going to be damn good players, but neither will even come close to matching what the Twins currently provide us. Hopefully when the Twins retire Gillis can put that $12 million to good use, but it might be hard...Vancouver's not a top draw like New York or other "big market" American cities, and will be even less attractive when it's seen as a team starting to fall off from being a championship contender.

le sigh.

 

[KingHenrik30]

That's what people said about the last time they missed an entire year.

Last time they hadn't experienced a lockout and full missed season 7 years prior. I'm not saying that fans won't come back, but the growth of the game will take a gigantic hit.

Real barn burner here in Minsk, 1-1 in the 3rd...
Fuck this white trash commy mafia laundering front cunt earth.

 

[Montresor]

^^^ Lol jesus.

=(

 

[Kave_Man]

My memory is hazy I forget when they agreed to a new contract after the last lockout but did they do it before or after the draft?

All I remember the Penguins nutting over themselves by landing Crosby.

I ask because when the season gets cancelled we should still get the draft at the end of the year right?

 

[KingHenrik30]

My memory is hazy I forget when they agreed to a new contract after the last lockout but did they do it before or after the draft?

All I remember the Penguins nutting over themselves by landing Crosby.

I ask because when the season gets cancelled we should still get the draft at the end of the year right?

Yeah draft is gonna happen for sure, but we'd have a legit lottery for first overall.

 

[yankeehater]

Yeah draft is gonna happen for sure, but we'd have a legit lottery for first overall.

Breaking news: The Phoenix Coyotes have just won the draft.

 

[Montresor]

Anyone from Toronto/GTA in here watching cloud atlas tonight?

 

[Plinko]

Yeah draft is gonna happen for sure, but we'd have a legit lottery for first overall.

LOL

Just like last time?

 

[Quick]

Breaking news: The Phoenix Coyotes have just won the draft.

Nathan MacKinnon: Saviour of the Franchise.

 

[KingHenrik30]

LOL

Just like last time?

Yup, some teams get a better chance than others for McKinnon but literally everybody gets a shot at getting 1st. The rangers will probably win it since they traded their 1st away for Rick haha.

Forget McKinnon though, how about this McDavid kid, eh? Killing it as a 15 year old.

 

[Smiley90]

Yup, some teams get a better chance than others for McKinnon but literally everybody gets a shot at getting 1st. The rangers will probably win it since they traded their 1st away for Rick haha.

Forget McKinnon though, how about this McDavid kid, eh? Killing it as a 15 year old.

Gonna be drafted by Calgary.

 

[Kave_Man]

If the rules are the same as the Crosby one I am sure the Leafs will have the best odds at getting the #1 pick.

 

[SpectreFire]

This is a good article on how the 2013 draft would work if it goes to lottery.

http://canucksarmy.com/2012/10/25/how-would-the-2013-draft-work

 

[sammich]

Gonna be drafted by Calgary.

Oh man, that would be friggin awesome Though.. one more year means no iggy and kipper possibly.

Not sure if this is the complete tweet or added crud by someone on HFboards but(i cant access twitter at work to check :

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Sorry check that: $720 million in lost HRR for season if no games played in November...

Yet the total gap between the two sides was around $600M...

SMART MOVE

 

[yankeehater]

Oh man, that would be friggin awesome Though.. one more year means no iggy and kipper possibly.

Not sure if this is the complete tweet or added crud by someone on HFboards but(i cant access twitter at work to check :

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Sorry check that: $720 million in lost HRR for season if no games played in November...

Yet the total gap between the two sides was around $600M...

SMART MOVE

 

[KernelPanic]

Yet the total gap between the two sides was around $600M...
SMART MOVE

It's like that Seinfeld episode where George holds out for less money from NBC.

 

[Coldnoodle]

There has to be a new CBA before the NHL can hold a draft.

 

[KingHenrik30]

Nigel Dawes penalty shot...


....aaaaand that's why your not playing in the NHL anymore.

 

[ShaneB]

It's like that Seinfeld episode where George holds out for less money from NBC.

Players want that Ted Danson money.

 

[KingHenrik30]

Players want that Ted Danson money.

And the winner is you

 

[Marvie_3]

I can't wait to see the first interview with Toews after the NHLPA gets bent over the table again.

I went to the future and listened to it. Here's a summary:

Reporter: How does it feel to see the lockout come to an end?
Toews: I have a mole on my face.
Reporter: I.......dont understand.
Toews: derrrrrrrrrrrrrrp

Oh man, that would be friggin awesome Though.. one more year means no iggy and kipper possibly.

Not sure if this is the complete tweet or added crud by someone on HFboards but(i cant access twitter at work to check :

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

Sorry check that: $720 million in lost HRR for season if no games played in November...

Yet the total gap between the two sides was around $600M...

SMART MOVE

Brilliant.

 

[sammich]

So does Fehr here admit that even his third supposed 50/50 split proposal is not even 50/50 or is it just me reading too much into it?

http://www.nhlpa.com/news/nhlpa-statement-from-don-fehr

"... We responded with the framework for three proposals on the players’ share, each of which moved significantly, towards their stated desire for a 50-50 split of HRR..."

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I thought Dallas' financial situation was much better with the new owner.

It is, don't know why keeper getting lumped in with Phoenix.

 

[KernelPanic]

Players want that Ted Danson money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05wJaKtciH0

Brilliant !

 

[sammich]

Whats with this Brilliant! thing.. every time someone says it, it keeps going off in my head as though Harry potter says it..

BRILLIANT!

 

[Plinko]

Yup, some teams get a better chance than others for McKinnon but literally everybody gets a shot at getting 1st. The rangers will probably win it since they traded their 1st away for Rick haha.

Forget McKinnon though, how about this McDavid kid, eh? Killing it as a 15 year old.

I know how it works--I was mocking the idea that the last lottery was anything but rigged for Pittsburgh.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I went to the future and listened to it. Here's a summary:

Reporter: How does it feel to see the lockout come to an end?
Toews: I have a mole on my face.
Reporter: I.......dont understand.
Toews: derrrrrrrrrrrrrrp

:lol

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I know how it works--I was mocking the idea that the last lottery was anything but rigged for Pittsburgh.

Well that's obviously what Bettman was discussing with Stern this past week. NBA has done it multiple times.

 

[Sanjuro]

Well that's obviously what Bettman was discussing with Stern this past week. NBA has done it multiple times.

Wish Stern would take over as NHL commish.

 

[ShaneB]

And the winner is you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05wJaKtciH0

Brilliant !

I wish the players would smarten up, even at 50/50 and potential hrr growth, no doubt they'd get Ted Danson money, but they need to give up the idea of all getting private jets like Mr Danson. It's all really silly.

 

[Socreges]

Players want that Ted Danson money.

Fehr: 50%?

Bettman: 50%.

Fehr: Alone?

Bettman: No, with escrow!

Fehr: That's insulting! Major League Baseball doesn't even have a salary cap.

Bettman: Oh, would you stop with the Major League Baseball?

Fehr: Well, it's true.

Bettman: You're nuts!

Fehr: I'm sorry. I can't live knowing baseball players make that much more than hockey players. Who are they?

Bettman: They're somebody.

Fehr: What about hockey players?

Bettman: They're nobody.

Fehr: Why them? Why not us?

Bettman: They're popular, hockey is not.

Fehr: We're better than them.

Bettman: You're worse, much much worse.

 

[Plinko]

Fehr: 50%?

Bettman: 50%.

Fehr: Alone?

Bettman: No, with escrow!

Fehr: That's insulting! Major League Baseball doesn't even have a salary cap.

Bettman: Oh, would you stop with the Major League Baseball?

Fehr: Well, it's true.

Bettman: You're nuts!

Fehr: I'm sorry. I can't live knowing baseball players make that much more than hockey players. Who are they?

Bettman: They're somebody.

Fehr: What about hockey players?

Bettman: They're nobody.

Fehr: Why them? Why not us?

Bettman: They're popular, hockey is not.

Fehr: We're better than them.

Bettman: You're worse, much much worse.

*Applauds*

 

[KernelPanic]

Fehr: 50%?

Bettman: 50%.

Fehr: Alone?

Bettman: No, with escrow!

Fehr: That's insulting! Major League Baseball doesn't even have a salary cap.

Bettman: Oh, would you stop with the Major League Baseball?

Fehr: Well, it's true.

Bettman: You're nuts!

Fehr: I'm sorry. I can't live knowing baseball players make that much more than hockey players. Who are they?

Bettman: They're somebody.

Fehr: What about hockey players?

Bettman: They're nobody.

Fehr: Why them? Why not us?

Bettman: They're popular, hockey is not.

Fehr: We're better than them.

Bettman: You're worse, much much worse.

 

[Montresor]

I put it on 680 news on the radio to listen to the traffic report. The first thing I hear is an obnoxious voice saying:

"If you're a fan of the NHL, your November social calendar just became wide open."

 

[Heretic]

This is a good article on how the 2013 draft would work if it goes to lottery.

http://canucksarmy.com/2012/10/25/how-would-the-2013-draft-work

To think the Ducks were one pick away from Crosby... I'm perfectly fine with Bobby though =)

 

[brucewaynegretzky]

 

[Smiley90]

Epic Sharks diss :lol

 

[Stet]

ha ha h-- hey wait

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

But I want to see Ribiero play for the Capitals

The Olympics had a diving competition, just imagine they are wearing Caps jerseys.

Am I the only one that really looks forward to seeing what shit the NHL and the PA will put out when hockey does come back?

Those "thank you fans" messages and commercials were hilarious.

I especially love the first press conference once an agreement is reached where the PA stands side by side with Bettman saying how great a deal this is for both sides.

Isn't the jersey license up in '14? I can see Bauer or someone else getting it, then new jerseys to buy!

If the rules are the same as the Crosby one I am sure the Leafs will have the best odds at getting the #1 pick.

Cats would have a great chance too.