Playoff idea.


- VanHockeyGuy

That’s exactly what I said a month ago, except I said all 31 teams instead of only 24.

That’s exactly what I said a month ago, except I said all 31 teams instead of only 24.
- 1970vintage

Yes you did

That’s exactly what I said a month ago, except I said all 31 teams instead of only 24.
- 1970vintage

5 games, 9 days. Think about how many injuries there will be. Why not just pull straws?

5 games, 9 days. Think about how many injuries there will be. Why not just pull straws?
- VanHockeyGuy

Pffft, you never played 5 games in a three day tournament? Guess you were always on a losing squad...

Pffft, you never played 5 games in a three day tournament? Guess you were always on a losing squad...




- 1970vintage

We're talking pro's who have been off for months, how long is training camp, a week? These guys haven't had skates on in awhile. If it does happen I'll take a couple of long shots on my betting site. It will be a sh*t show.

We're talking pro's who have been off for months, how long is training camp, a week? These guys haven't had skates on in awhile. If it does happen I'll take a couple of long shots on my betting site. It will be a sh*t show.
- VanHockeyGuy

Meh, the best teams will still be the best. Plus, I doubt they will seed teams based on the round robin alone. It will just be an opportunity to shuffle up/down a couple spots for the teams close in the standings. A hot goalie will make a difference, as always, and injuries will be the same for every team.

It will be stupid without fans, like watching a Panthers v Jacets game in Fla on TV.

Meh, the best teams will still be the best. Plus, I doubt they will seed teams based on the round robin alone. It will just be an opportunity to shuffle up/down a couple spots for the teams close in the standings. A hot goalie will make a difference, as always, and injuries will be the same for every team.

It will be stupid without fans, like watching a Panthers v Jacets game in Fla on TV.
- 1970vintage

Meh, the best teams will still be the best. Plus, I doubt they will seed teams based on the round robin alone. It will just be an opportunity to shuffle up/down a couple spots for the teams close in the standings. A hot goalie will make a difference, as always, and injuries will be the same for every team.

It will be stupid without fans, like watching a Panthers v Jacets game in Fla on TV.
- 1970vintage

Yup, I think we hear something soon.

I doubt any attempt at some form of a playoff will garner much of a tv audience.
I won't be watching.

I doubt any attempt at some form of a playoff will garner much of a tv audience.
I won't be watching.
- Reubenkincade

Not as we get into the summer after what we've went through the last couple of months. I guess from a league perspective some $ is better than nothing.

Not as we get into the summer after what we've went through the last couple of months. I guess from a league perspective some $ is better than nothing.
- VanHockeyGuy

I will watch . I think a lot of people will watch .

I doubt any attempt at some form of a playoff will garner much of a tv audience.
I won't be watching.
- Reubenkincade

Tainted cup. I have no interest.

Not as we get into the summer after what we've went through the last couple of months. I guess from a league perspective some $ is better than nothing.
- VanHockeyGuy

Not as we get into the summer after what we've went through the last couple of months. I guess from a league perspective some $ is better than nothing.
- VanHockeyGuy

I don’t think it’s even about revenue this season. They basically won’t be getting anymore. I think it’s more about honoring the existing TV contracts so that they don’t lose revenue next season.

I will watch . I think a lot of people will watch .
- VANTEL

As long as wave two isn’t catastrophic (everything shuts down again), I think people will be out and about, enjoying their summer. Yes, some people will tune in, but it won’t be the same. For instance, we will have it on at work, but will people be “watching”? Maybe a little.

Not as we get into the summer after what we've went through the last couple of months. I guess from a league perspective some $ is better than nothing.
- VanHockeyGuy

Not necessarily. Sometimes a big loss is better than a small profit. Of course it all depends on how good your accountant is.

If the Canucks go deep you'll all be watching.

If the Canucks go deep you'll all be watching.
- golfingsince

Just watch, the Canucks will win a tainted cup.

Just watch, the Canucks will win a tainted cup.
- bloatedmosquito

I’ll take it.

Nobody bltchin about the Canes cup.

Scoring who won’t watch but damn sure they keep bltchin like champs once it restarts.

I doubt any attempt at some form of a playoff will garner much of a tv audience.
I won't be watching.
- Reubenkincade

I will, but recorded and at my time.

Why wouldn’t you watch?

I’ll take it.
- CubanBuffet

Ditto

I will, but recorded and at my time.

Why wouldn’t you watch?
- Makita

True hockey fans will watch one way or another. I see no point complaining if it does resume & deemed safe by authorities etc. I’m ready for the hit count to be healthy for the anticipated usual cornucopia of gripes. JB this the PO’s that etc etc etc.

The vets might suffer most while I expect the kids to be more resilient.

Fred Willard 86 RIP

Nobody bltchin about the Canes cup.

Scoring who won’t watch but damn sure they keep bltchin like champs once it restarts.
- Nighthawk

Why would anyone complain about the Canes cup (other than Oiler fans)?

Are you referring to the 04-05 cancelled season? No cup was awarded that season. The 05-06 season was played in full, started on time and finished on time. Different situations right?