NHL 2020-2021 season start/schedule

[LadyStanley]

And yet, the ECHL has a bunch of player transactions.

 

[Golden_Jet]

And yet, the ECHL has a bunch of player transactions.

And some ECHL teams not even playing this year, and who knows on the AHL.

 

[vorky]

And yet, the ECHL has a bunch of player transactions.

If this "the NHL/NHLPA paying close attention to how other hockey leagues around the world" is true. Then they should look at the KHL, which is coping with the COVID the best of all hockey leagues in the globe.

 

[royals119]

And yet, the ECHL has a bunch of player transactions.

I wouldn't put too much stock in that. The teams that opted out last week were signing players up to the day before they opted out. Those players are now free agents for this season, and the teams that intend to play in December are signing some of those players. All ECHL contracts are day to day anyway, so they can cut those players during or after camp if the season starts, or declare them all free agents if the team opts out or the season is cancelled at any point.

 

[Mightygoose]

Bettman says Jan. 1 start to NHL season is a 'work in progress'

Not a concession on the start date. He really can't put another one at this time.

Says hopeful with vaccines they can have a normal season 21-22.

That might end up being the hope to hang on right now.

 

[LadyStanley]

Friedman on NHL Network today.

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL 'taking our time' planning for start of 2020-21 season

Bettman speaks.

Sounds like there won't be full fans in the stands until 2021-22 season.

 

[Golden_Jet]

When is the Allan Walsh picture coming out with a sword in Donald Fehr, like the MAF one he did ( which should of been fined for at least imo)

 

[Mightygoose]

Four NHL teams exploring possibility of playing outdoor home games

It's only 4 teams looking into it with 3 venues (LA and Anaheim together).

It's a whole new meaning of Stadium Series

 

[Crease]

NHL 'taking our time' planning for start of 2020-21 season

Bettman speaks.

Sounds like there won't be full fans in the stands until 2021-22 season.

I don't think that was ever a question.

 

[TheLegend]

Four NHL teams exploring possibility of playing outdoor home games

It's only 4 teams looking into it with 3 venues (LA and Anaheim together).

It's a whole new meaning of Stadium Series

LeBrun has upped to number of teams to 6.

 

[gstommylee]

NHLPA is considering crying foul and filing a unfair business practice if the NHL cancels the 20-21 season... And i thought it was within the CBA that the NHLPA agreed to that allowed the NHL to cancel a season?

And i think given the virus mess, the NHL should be allowed to cancel a season since this isn't your typical labor dispute.

 

[Mightygoose]

NHLPA is considering crying foul and filing a unfair business practice if the NHL cancels the 20-21 season... And i thought it was within the CBA that the NHLPA agreed to that allowed the NHL to cancel a season?

And i think given the virus mess, the NHL should be allowed to cancel a season since this isn't your typical labor dispute.

The crux of the PA's argument is the league cannot implement a lockout during the CBA.

I don't see how cancelling the season is the same as a lockout.

 

[Crease]

Outside counsel for the NHL or NHLPA is the best gig if you can get it. Millions in billables every year like clockwork.

 

[Golden_Jet]

NHLPA is considering crying foul and filing a unfair business practice if the NHL cancels the 20-21 season... And i thought it was within the CBA that the NHLPA agreed to that allowed the NHL to cancel a season?

And i think given the virus mess, the NHL should be allowed to cancel a season since this isn't your typical labor dispute.

Both the NHL and NHLPA could argue that the language in the CBA favours its side.

Article 5 of the CBA says the league is within its rights, “to determine when, where, how and under what circumstances it wishes to operate, suspend. ...” a season.

Article 7, however, says the NHL cannot lock out players.

 

[Crease]

Both the NHL and NHLPA could argue that the language in the CBA favours its side.

Article 5 of the CBA says the league is within its rights, “to determine when, where, how and under what circumstances it wishes to operate, suspend. ...” a season.

Article 7, however, says the NHL cannot lock out players.

Of course "lockout" isn't a defined term in the CBA, because why ever. Here comes the battle of the dictionaries.

 

[gstommylee]

Of course "lockout" isn't a defined term in the CBA, because why ever. Here comes the battle of the dictionaries.

The issue is the players may argue that cancel season due to the virus mess = lockout.

 

[GordonGraham]

How can owners say they want to cancel the season because of the pandemic yet those same owners will have a basketball team playing games

 

[Golden_Jet]

How can owners say they want to cancel the season because of the pandemic yet those same owners will have a basketball team playing games

5 times the money on a TV deal

 

[MNNumbers]

This is getting really interesting now.
Labor disputes.
Possible cancelled season, and maybe court hearings about it.
Lots of lost money.
Could it be that the league and the players will yet kill the goose that laid the golden egg?

Only the NHL could find a way to mess this up so bad.

I blame the owners in the first place for not having foresight enough last summer to realize that their hopes of the future didn't merit the kind of CBA extension they signed.

Then, I would blame the players for not realizing that if they demand a full season's salary, they will bankrupt a few teams.

Isn't money greed a great thing to watch?? (popcorn)

 

[gstommylee]

This is getting really interesting now.
Labor disputes.
Possible cancelled season, and maybe court hearings about it.
Lots of lost money.
Could it be that the league and the players will yet kill the goose that laid the golden egg?

Only the NHL could find a way to mess this up so bad.

I blame the owners in the first place for not having foresight enough last summer to realize that their hopes of the future didn't merit the kind of CBA extension they signed.

Then, I would blame the players for not realizing that if they demand a full season's salary, they will bankrupt a few teams.

Isn't money greed a great thing to watch?? (popcorn)

Don't blame this all on the NHL and that the the nhl will be forced to pay a full season in a middle of a virus mus and its the doom and gloom of the NHL...

 

[LadyStanley]

$45k/week for testing (50 folks)

 

[mouser]

Both the NHL and NHLPA could argue that the language in the CBA favours its side.

Article 5 of the CBA says the league is within its rights, “to determine when, where, how and under what circumstances it wishes to operate, suspend. ...” a season.

Article 7, however, says the NHL cannot lock out players.

Making things more complicated is Article 5 and section 17 of the player contracts make it clear individual teams might elect to suspend operations even if the league as a whole doesn’t.

 

[MNNumbers]

Don't blame this all on the NHL and that the the nhl will be forced to pay a full season in a middle of a virus mus and its the doom and gloom of the NHL...

Hey,
I blame the whole thing on the virus.

I'm just saying that the BOG was not very wise in signing that CBA extension.

 

[LeHab]

NHLPA is considering crying foul and filing a unfair business practice if the NHL cancels the 20-21 season... And i thought it was within the CBA that the NHLPA agreed to that allowed the NHL to cancel a season?

And i think given the virus mess, the NHL should be allowed to cancel a season since this isn't your typical labor dispute.

Good to see insights from outside/more impartial lawyers. Thanks for sharing.

Current drama is not unexpected, all part of negotiation tactics. Things will turn out just fine have no worries. Meanwhile enjoy that soap opera.