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It's just a matter of time. Anyone who won't watch the game (most important thing in the discussion) because of some ads needs to check themselves before they wreck themselves.
What do you think the point of the lockout was for?
Gots to love that cap right OTT? The very vehicle that was sold as saving OTT has cost them two superstars.
Wow - some sour grapes, huh?
Those 2 superstars could have stayed in OTT. Things don't go smoothly so it's the cap's fault? So w/o a cap those 2 players would have stayed in OTT for less money than was offered elsewhere? - please.
All teams operate under the SAME system... (no matter if you think it's a good system or needs to be tweaked a bit, that seems to be fair)
Thank you!
I would assume that hockey fans would embrace an idea that would generate extra revenues for their favorite team, and therefore making gameplay better in other areas.
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So, let's recap:
Owners - win
Players - win
Fans - lose
Why should we be in favor of this?
Hmm.. If a team could make US$20m a year, I could see this happening very easily.
i see nothing wrong with it. if i owned the product, i would put advertising in as many places as i could. remember, the product is a means of distribution. the NHL is doing its investors, players and other parties a disservice by not capturing as many dollars as possible.
i think OTT fans (and CGY fans in two years) should be BEGGING for a stream of revenue. If the CAP was 15 million dollars higher, they could have kept their team together, but since its not, the good teams are being punished so that crap teams like CHI can benefit.
Gots to love that cap right OTT? The very vehicle that was sold as saving OTT has cost them two superstars.
Bring on the revenue and stop your whining about it (not you OP, but everyone else)
Uh no, I believed the purpose of the lockout was to generate revenue so we wouldn't have to go to such measures like throwing ads on uniforms.so BOS, CHI and NYR could make more money then they did under the old CBA. Why do you think Wirtz and Jacobs were the ring leaders for the lockout.
Not only do they pocket many many millions more than before, they can raid teams like OTT of its all star talent and not have to invest any money in their own development systems.
What, you thought the lockout was to save teams like OTT, TBY and VAN? lol, well i guess you fell for it hook line and sinker like the rest of the sheep.
It's just a matter of time. Anyone who won't watch the game (most important thing in the discussion) because of some ads needs to check themselves before they wreck themselves.
Uh no, I believed the purpose of the lockout was to generate revenue so we wouldn't have to go to such measures like throwing ads on uniforms.
If some corporation wants to give the Red Wings 2 million dollars to put their logo's on their jerseys, the Red Wings have an obligation to their investors, players AND YES to their fans to consider it.
Period.
See what happens when you use common sense against a staunch PA supporter? You get no reply.And what makes you think ott would have been able to keep chara and havlat without a cap? Ottawa would not be able to afford a team of stars cap or no cap.
You still believe that all teams operated under the same system before? I thought these bunk arguments disappeared when the PA folded.dont so cliche, all teams operated under the same system before too. some teams used money to buy talent, some teams developed talent. now no one can develop talent, or at least not too much of it at one time. i prefer to see excellence rewarded and not teams like CHI and BOS who are vultures, stealing from the fans and from the good teams.
Because they can.Why would the NHL put ads on jerseys?
I actually dont disagree with your stance, but maybe you can explain this. What obligation exactly? There are no shareholders in the Detroit Red Wings. Specifically what obligation to their players? Again, I agree with your viewpoint, but arent sure what you mean in your justification.
You still believe that all teams operated under the same system before? I thought these bunk arguments disappeared when the PA folded.
How are we suffering?but whatever, we cant change history. the players and owners have a cap and the fans will suffer (of course mostly in delight due to ignorance).
How are we suffering?
The way the NHL is now is a million times better than it was. Its not perfect (thats an unobtainable utopian ideal anyways), but at least its not a joke like it was the last decade or so.
Because they can.
If you want to advertise, you put ads on the center of attention. Business-wise, its a no brainer. Tradition-wise, well, money trumps tradition, so I dont think you'll find too many players or owners that would give up revenue or salary becasue of tradition.