What will the NHLPA yes-no vote percentages be?

[PecaFan]

Were they released to the public the last time around?

No they weren't, actually. All we got in 1994 was "a majority of the players voted Yes", and the sidenote of "The majority on each team also voted Yes".

 

[Timmy]

I'd kinda like to know why messier011 thinks that no more than six or so players are going to vote yes.

 

[Dave is a killer]

This will be around 70-30. Just enough to pass with a good percentage, and good enough to put a major split in the union.

GMTA

 

[X0ssbar]

Hmm.. This has got to be an agonizing vote for the players - especially with all the options out there for them:

Option A: Accept this deal that will still make me a millionaire and allow me to continue my professional career playing in the best league in the world.

Option B: Decline and continue to ride the bus in the European Mountain Leagues.

Option C: Decline and continue to see my wife get photographed in my sweater in my rag.

Option D: Decline and continue to scour the Sunday newspaper for 2 for 1 Kibbles and Bits coupons at Petsmart.

A very tuff decision - I hope these guys take at least "two weeks" to think this through

 

[PecaFan]

I'd kinda like to know why messier011 thinks that no more than six or so players are going to vote yes.

Because he's smart? I think only a handful of players will no as well. I see 90% easily, likely 95%.

 

[dedalus]

Goodenow CAN say his piece before any vote and cloud the issue, as he does have last say. He could easily say something contrary to the executive that could test the resolve of those voting and test their loyalties. A guy that has been backed into a corner and looks to be on the outs will do just that.

Your scenario would please me. Watching his own constituency kick him in the teeth on the CBA vote would be more entertaining than the bashing of him on hockey boards.

Let Goodenow put his reputation further at risk. I'd love it.

 

[nyrmessier011]

I'd kinda like to know why messier011 thinks that no more than six or so players are going to vote yes.

I hate optimism. I really think it will be closer then anyone thinks. It will pass though (knock wood)...and I was an angry drunk last night...and hated optimism even more...HF is a dangerous place to go after you booze.

 

[Timmy]

I hate optimism. I really think it will be closer then anyone thinks. It will pass though (knock wood)...and I was an angry drunk last night...and hated optimism even more...HF is a dangerous place to go after you booze.

So's a Rangers game.

Hopefully, you'll soon be doing both.

 

[Timmy]

Because he's smart? I think only a handful of players will no as well. I see 90% easily, likely 95%.

He voted that only a handful would vote YES.


It's okay, though; he was corked.




I personally still think 25% will vote against. One-in-four players isn't so many, especially if you factor in the fact that a no vote would be more a "I'm pissed at B or G" vote than, "Hey, maybe I can start working again" vote.

 

[i am dave]

70-30, call it a gut feeling.

Who the bleep voted 0-100?

 

[Lanny MacDonald*]

...HF is a dangerous place to go after you booze.

So you've been on a never ending bender for the past 12 months?

 

[Lanny MacDonald*]

70-30, call it a gut feeling.

Who the bleep voted 0-100?

Click on the number to find out who voted for what.

 

[PecaFan]

He voted that only a handful would vote YES.

Whoops, my mistake. Maybe not so smart.

 

[nyrmessier011]

So you've been on a never ending bender for the past 12 months?

More times than you know haha. My friend and I are waiting for press conference day to drink a 30 pack...one beer for each team.

 

[Phil Parent]

I'm calling for a narrow rejection in a first vote to express displeasure at the deal, and then a 70-30 acceptance in a second vote, both votes probably held the same day.

This ends next week.

 

[HSHS]

Anyone actually think the players will read this 500 pg document??? Not me. So someone/some group will draft "highlights" from which the players will make their decision. I wonder who will make the decision on who writes this summary. It could be written with a slant one way or another in order to affect opinion.

 

[BigE]

I said 60-40 because I believe a lot of these guys still really don't get it. From the sounds of things the last few weeks they've been just as misinformed as we have and unless they have a grandeos meeting to clear the air, you're going to have your hardliners pulling a lot of guys to the no side.

With that said, regardless of the way they vote, everyone will be playing next season.

 

[flambers]

I voted 80 - 20,

Iggy in Calgary was on the Radio and he also said he would vote yes. I bet 95% of the Flames will vote "yes". Especially since the Flames Player Rep and Star player will accept it.

 

[dedalus]

Who the bleep voted 0-100?

Looks like Bryan McCabe visits these boards.

 

[Hawker14]

80% will vote in favour ( these players are commonly referred to as sheep, and who will backstab each other for a free taco )

10% will vote to reject ( these will be the players who believe, whether right or wrong, in the principles the union took at the beginning of the strike and are willing to wait the 18-24 months that goodenow told them it would take )

10% are unable to mark an X so these ballots will be spoiled.

 

[Isles72]

60-40

 

[DeleteThisAccount]

60-40

Same. For similar reasons as gkj, but I think more pronounced.

 

[Canucks5551]

90-10 imo