News Article: Will there be a 2020/21 NHL season?

[Fogelhund]

No idea if these numbers are correct but assuming they are: even if the players take a 50% haircut, half of 32 teams x an $81M salary cap is still $2.6B. And that's just salary. These teams owe rent, salary to management, coaches, training staff, etc., etc.

I'd thank my lucky stars if I was a player knowing I'd still get half.

you can find the 75% in several places. Including here. NHL players are paid like other major pro athletes — and ticket sales cover those wages

revenue is verified from several sources but including here
NHL revenue by year | Statista

 

[Golden_Jet]

you can find the 75% in several places. Including here. NHL players are paid like other major pro athletes — and ticket sales cover those wages

revenue is verified from several sources but including here
NHL revenue by year | Statista

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.sea...tes-and-ticket-sales-cover-those-wages/?amp=1

Can't read either, need to be a member.

 

[Fogelhund]

Can't read either, need to be a member.

Had no problems reading the Seattle Times on my phone... Statista you need membership, but the details are there, before the membership pops up.

 

[Canadian Finn]

question for the 40 people who voted "yes".

Did you read the question?

If you did, how can it be expected the league is going to start in the next 42 days?

 

[Fogelhund]

question for the 40 people who voted "yes".

Did you read the question?

If you did, how can it be expected the league is going to start in the next 42 days?

I think maybe you are reading too much into it. Even if it's still the 2021 season only, the question is still relevant as asked.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

question for the 40 people who voted "yes".

Did you read the question?

If you did, how can it be expected the league is going to start in the next 42 days?

It would still be considered the 2020-2021 season even though it may only be played in 2021.

 

[DueDiligence]

It would still be considered the 2020-2021 season even though it may only be played in 2021.

training will start in 2020 which means it's the 20-21 season

 

[PuckMagi]

I really hope there's a season this year. If there's a full lockdown again, it will be a lot more enjoyable with hockey games on.

 

[Menzinger]

Yes.

But it won't start until mid January and it'll only be 50-60 games long.


1) the need to preserve tv deal and long term brand awareness will guarantee it.

2) I'm sure league officials will hope that by later in the season potential distribution of a vaccine may allow for gate revenue to happen

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

you can find the 75% in several places. Including here. NHL players are paid like other major pro athletes — and ticket sales cover those wages

revenue is verified from several sources but including here
NHL revenue by year | Statista

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.sea...tes-and-ticket-sales-cover-those-wages/?amp=1

Oh..I believed you. Didn't mean to imply otherwise.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Yes because again cancellation of the season means you kill ALL negotiating leverage you have when trying to secure a new American TV deal, anybody with even the most basic understanding of business knows you don't choose to kill ALL negotiating leverage.

Not to mention Sportsnet is bleeding money and they would void their contract without hesitation if given the opportunity.

The NHL will have a season because they HAVE to, they have NO choice

 

[Legion34]

welll Matthews just posted the CN tower. He doesn’t come until just before camp starts so I’m thinking it’s close.

 

[Stephen]

welll Matthews just posted the CN tower. He doesn’t come until just before camp starts so I’m thinking it’s close.

That's a re-post of an NHL breast cancer awareness campaign.

 

[34]

At this rate, who knows. The world is in a tough spot right now.

 

[FlareKnight]

I'd expect it will. If the other leagues managed to get things functional then I don't expect hockey will be the one to fall apart. And so long as the salary is deferred and not straight up lost, I think things can work out somehow. Getting some of their money is better than basically getting none of it and not having any games.

The state of things is pretty tough there's no question there. But, I think we'll see hockey in a couple months.

 

[Mess]

If you vaccinate all the players and staff ahead of any season start there should be a limited risk situation outside a bubble.

 

[Nooodles]

Well after yesterday, I'm not so sure anymore.

Can't believe this greedy league. Every other freaking major sport can somehow agree and play, yet here we are again, owners trying to f*** up an already signed contract and the players are crying over their millions during pandemic.

Both sides are pathetic and I'm really disappointed.
The world is a tougher place than it was a year ago, for everybody. Accept it, consider yourself f***ing lucky and play.

 

[yzerman]

Absolutly Yes ,the season will start in Januari at the latest beginning of February to mid Juli book it!

 

[Fonzieleaf]

They moved heaven and earth to have the playoffs start and declare a Stanley cup champion. I’m sure they’ll do the same with a regular season. Albeit probably shortened like the 2012-2013 season.

 

[18leafsfan18]

They will have a season, can't afford not to

 

[The CyNick]

Well after yesterday, I'm not so sure anymore.

Can't believe this greedy league. Every other freaking major sport can somehow agree and play, yet here we are again, owners trying to f*** up an already signed contract and the players are crying over their millions during pandemic.

Both sides are pathetic and I'm really disappointed.
The world is a tougher place than it was a year ago, for everybody. Accept it, consider yourself f***ing lucky and play.

It's easy to complain when it's not your money or livelihood. These are big boy decisions. Need time to work them all out.

 

[Nineteen67]

Why, how will they get past limited indoor seating's, without?

Well, they might be very limited. Most people won’t need it and a lot won’t take it. And like the flu shot not everyone has to take it to get through the season

 

[VanW27]

The players agreed to reduce their salary to 70% and get back 10% later (20% escrow and 10% deferral), so in the end they get 80% of their salary (minimum, but realistically that's what it will be).

Everything I read at the time and as free agency started was the players fully expected to receive their 70% salary (+10% back) regardless of games played and HRR.

Shortened season and reduced or maybe even no fans - even an optimistic expectation would have been at least a 50% loss in revenue (HRR) for the league. The NHL is a revenue sharing league with the owners and players splitting HRR profits. Given the expected drop in HRR I don't really get why the owners were so eager to sign the return to play and CBA extension agreement, and now, unsurprisingly, they want the players to defer more?

Frankly even with the another 13% deferral it's still a good deal for the players - 57% of your salary now and 23% back later. But the league agreed to 70% so if you're the players why give anything more now?

 

[Fogelhund]

 

[JT AM da real deal]

This would be great. Toronto Boston and Tampa in 3 different divisions perfect. And each group is pretty competitive with no clear cut winner. Canada group will be real close except for Sens. I like it. Take top 4 in each division. Then seed by points and reseed after each round.