Levitate said:
for one, why do people make a big deal about them going to pebble beach and act like they just spent the entire time playing golf. you think the owners and GM's and all of those people aren't out there golfing and doing all kinds of recreational stuff? they don't sit and work on this 24 hours a day, get real.
Most of the owners do have to work for their money. They don't grow it on trees and they haven't won it in the lottery.
Levitate said:
second...does it really matter if they come up with a "creative" proposal? I have the feeling the league will just reject it anyways because they want the deal on their terms. I mean it'd be great if the NHLPA came up with a really nice proposal that made sense but I still wouldn't hold my breath that the league would accept it
Yes, it does matter. Atleast come up with something. If it is creative it may provide another option to those released by the NHL. They should care what happens to their sport, if the NHL goes down, so will the PA. It is in their best interest to get the game healthy, the sooner they get the game healthy and get community support and sponsorships, the better it will be for all involved. Yes, they can hurt the owners by dragging this out, but it will also hurt themselves: Why cut off your arm to spite your face?
Does anyone really think the WHA will pay players over 1 million on average. Not a chance, they don't have the TV contracts, no fan following that has been established - they don't have anything.
If 50% of the PA heads to the WHA and 50% returns, the tallent will be deluted, fans support will wither for both and neither will be successful.