Miscellaneous NHL Discussion LVII: Pre-Lockout Edition

[CanadianFlyer88]

Because you know a lockout is coming.

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[TB87]

Devils fans: but, but, but....BLACKWOOD!

***The replies. They’re so many Devils fans.***

 

[Beef Invictus]

Because you know a lockout is coming.

The owners never miss a chance to destroy their own product

 

[dragonoffrost]

Because you know a lockout is coming.

It's almost inevitable at this time.

 

[TB87]

This dude is a great, great follow:

 

[dragonoffrost]

7 teams discussing how to play the season outside... Winter/Heritage classic and Stadium Series be damned. Let's take the whole league outside!

NHL teams including Bruins, Penguins, Hurricanes, Stars and Kings exploring outdoor games with fans - TSN.ca

 

[swami24]

I came here to start a thread on this. The Inquirer actually used the phrase "season in jeopardy" today. The Nhl is smarter for looking to push back the start, but the labor issues now seem like more of a threat than the virus.

For the record, I think the NBa is being ridiculous starting in Dec. The only thing is that they have far less people to track than the other leagues.

The labor issues are the usual millionaires vs billion dollar corporations issue. In terms of economy, I side with the owners on renegotiating. Players have to be realistic.

I also think the idea of 4 relative bubbles for the 4 divisions is a good idea. It is best in the east, where cities are bus drives away. Making 4 true bible cites would be very expensive for even a 2 month reg season.

I think they are best to look at cramming a 48 game season in between 3/1 and 5/15. Then run playoffs right up to the Olympics in mid July. The economics will be tough no matter what they do this year.

 

[Cody Webster]

Devils fans: but, but, but....BLACKWOOD!

***The replies. They’re so many Devils fans.***

Leave it to Bill to answer.....

 

[ajgoal]

Leave it to Bill to answer.....

 

[Rebels57]

Leave it to Bill to answer.....

As well he should though.

Hart is better now and at Blackwoods age the comparison will be laughable.

 

[DancingPanther]

Can't believe the NHL is having labor issues

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Can't believe the NHL is having labor issues

Shocking really.

 

[DancingPanther]

Shocking really.

I'm floored

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[FLYguy3911]

Daryl has spoken.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Look at this dumbass Muppet.

 

[Angry Hockey Dad]

How many lockouts will this be under supreme chancellor Bettman?

4? Nice.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

This is good news... I think.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[landsbergfan]

Only covid can stop us now

 

[ajgoal]

So, if they play only within division, that's 9-10 games against each opponent. Playoff series could get brutal.

 

[ajgoal]

Only covid can stop us now

It's been trying with the NFL, and they DGAF. Why would the NHL?

 

[Curufinwe]

The NHL doesn't have as much roster flexibility as the NFL, nor do they make anywhere near as much TV money.

 

[CSKA1974]

A little gossip addition to the thread:

Report: Penguins covered up coach's alleged sexual assault

 

[ajgoal]

Wait. He assaulted another guy's wife while they were in the same car? He'd have been run over accidentally several times and left on the side of the freeway.