Jimmy Firecracker
Fire Sheldon.
Anything can go wrong but I’m choosing to be optimistic given that the rest of the season will be played up here in Canada rather than the shit-show down south.
You can deal with it better then. I'd rather see teams have players missing early regular season games than Stanley Cup playoff games. I think the counter argument that it's just like a player catching a flu or getting injured is complete bunk.
More questions from me: 1. What makes this season so special that it has to be finished? (yeah yeah...money...blah blah; not like the league hasn't fulfilled a full season obligation before ); 2. As a result, why screw up the next 3/4/5 seasons and push them back into July and August just to finish a disjointed season that will see a winner announced 7 months after the fact?
They might make it through the playoffs, if they do then their decision will look good. It's always about money, that's just the way it is. Not sure the next 3/4/5 seasons will be messed up, maybe just one? I'd just shorten next season to 50/60 games or whatever and try to get back to normal after that but we'll see what happens.
Because of money blah blah
Next season is likely worse than this season for HRR if limited fans, this will be bad for 3-4 seasons before the players catch up, that’s why the cba was extended, to spread the pain over several years .
Ideally, yes. I've said the same. Just make next season a shortened season.
But the NHL is adamant they want an 82-game schedule next season, along with being comfortable pushing next season in to the summer again. So it'd take a few years to catch up.
I would've taken #2 or #3 as recently as last week, but I think the number of positive tests may scare players into being extra cautious leading up to training camp.
Secondly, the fact that the hubs are in Canada, which is managing the pandemic far better than the States right now, suggests to me there will be a far less chance of anyone getting infected after they reach Edmonton/Toronto.
As long as the league and each team is ultra-strict on enforcing the distancing/hygiene, etc. guidelines for everyone involved - and that includes players, team staff, officials and arena personnel.
Interesting poll Gary.....I really think the range of outcomes is so wide. There are many facets to consider, such as the virus, the players willingness to possibly be exposed to it, and possible further government limits, as they seem to be cracking down here even though the numbers in Canada for the most part show a massive decline. Rather bizarre why they are clamping down hard again, but it is what it is.
I believe you are right on that once they get everyone into the bubble. Here's hoping it works out. Starting to look forward to the sprint to the Cup.I believe the clampdown is coming for phase 3 so there is no setbacks hopefully
These are some legitimate concerns from Williams.
Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams fearful of positive tests once play begins - TSN.ca
What happens if a few players on a team (or your team) come down with the virus during any given round?
It’s mid July. Is it really worth it instead of waiting until October to start anew.