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Quiet in here this morning.

Quiet in here this morning.
- 1970vintage

https://twitter.com/TSN_S.../1264925719647453185?s=19

https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1264925719647453185?s=19


- Codes1087

- Marwood

Maybe they can dress up some sex dolls and then handcuff them to the nets to play goalie.

Maybe they can dress up some sex dolls and then handcuff them to the nets to play goalie.
- Codes1087

If it saves money, why not? Profits before people.

Quiet in here this morning.
- 1970vintage

Let’s kick it up a notch!

https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1264925719647453185?s=19


- Codes1087

So line rushes, 3 forwards, 2 D and a goalie, no coaches (in the building).

Here’s an idea. For games, do they really need coaches on the benches? I’m pretty sure these grown men know how to open and close the gates. Just mount an iPad and the coaches can video chat with guys during stoppages, let the players know who’s up next, decide on coaches challenge etc.

Let’s kick it up a notch!
- Pacificgem

Sounds like teams will be recalling players today.

Sounds like teams will be recalling players today.
- 1970vintage

So line rushes, 3 forwards, 2 D and a goalie, no coaches (in the building).

Here’s an idea. For games, do they really need coaches on the benches? I’m pretty sure these grown men know how to open and close the gates. Just mount an iPad and the coaches can video chat with guys during stoppages, let the players know who’s up next, decide on coaches challenge etc.
- 1970vintage

Did you read the article? It’s for practice, not a game, practice....we talkin bout practice

Did you read the article? It’s for practice, not a game, practice....we talkin bout practice
- Pacificgem

Yeah, practice, I get it. What are six guys and no coaches going to work on?

And yes, I got the joke too, you don’t need to add a meme.

Sounds like teams will be recalling players today.
- 1970vintage

I don’t understand why they don’t just shut it down and re-start next October. Simply put “season canceled” on the 2019/20 space.

Yeah, practice, I get it. What are six guys and no coaches going to work on?

And yes, I got the joke too, you don’t need to add a meme.
- 1970vintage

Conditioning. Motor skills. Hand eye coordination.

I don’t understand why they don’t just shut it down and re-start next October. Simply put season cancel on the 2019/20 space.


- Pacificgem

Three answers:
1. greed
2. greed
3. greed

A lot of chatter on Twitter about Jim Benning as he’s just had his 6th anniversary as Canucks GM. Another polarizing debate where you’re firmly on one side or the other. I’ve abstained thus far

Conditioning. Motor skills. Hand eye coordination.
- Pacificgem

Half ice shinny with a shooter tutor?

A lot of chatter on Twitter about Jim Benning as he’s just had his 6th anniversary as Canucks GM. Another polarizing debate where you’re firmly on one side or the other. I’ve abstained thus far
- Pacificgem

I’m sure Chompsey is hip deep in insults by now.

I don’t understand why they don’t just shut it down and re-start next October. Simply put season cancel on the 2019/20 space.


- Pacificgem

That's too easy and logical of a decision, so therefore it cant happen.

A lot of chatter on Twitter about Jim Benning as he’s just had his 6th anniversary as Canucks GM. Another polarizing debate where you’re firmly on one side or the other. I’ve abstained thus far
- Pacificgem

Please continue to do so...please.

I don’t understand why they don’t just shut it down and re-start next October. Simply put season cancel on the 2019/20 space.


- Pacificgem

broadcast revenue. they'll have to compensate their broadcast partners which effectively means little revenue tv-wise next season. add in the fact that gate capacity will be reduced (either to zero or 1/2 to 1/4) and that means that the league will be operating for very little revenue next season.

they need to finish this season just so they get the full tv revenue next season.

and we're not just talking national tv revenue. just remember that local tv revenue comes in to play as well. imagine the canucks having to play in a reduced (by government mandate) capacity rogers arena and having to give free games next year to sportsnet because they didn't fulfill their tv obligations this season. and they wouldn't be getting their regular cut of the national revenue either. and the canucks are a "rich big market" club.

Half ice shinny with a shooter tutor?
- 1970vintage

Seriously....you think they’re just gonna pick up right where they left off? I know you don’t, you’re just being obtuse. It takes time to re-develop the skills required to be a professional athlete from a lengthy bit of time off.

Please continue to do so...please.
- Makita

Deal....he bores me now and with new three year deal he’s not going anywhere any time soon.

broadcast revenue. they'll have to compensate their broadcast partners which effectively means little revenue tv-wise next season. add in the fact that gate capacity will be reduced (either to zero or 1/2 to 1/4) and that means that the league will be operating for very little revenue next season.

they need to finish this season just so they get the full tv revenue next season.

and we're not just talking national tv revenue. just remember that local tv revenue comes in to play as well. imagine the canucks having to play in a reduced (by government mandate) capacity rogers arena and having to give free games next year to sportsnet because they didn't fulfill their tv obligations this season. and they wouldn't be getting their regular cut of the national revenue either. and the canucks are a "rich big market" club.
- RealityChecker

From a business point of view, I get it, from a moral point of view, it makes little sense.

Seriously....you think they’re just gonna pick up right where they left off? I know you don’t, you’re just being obtuse. It takes time to re-develop the skills required to be a professional athlete from a lengthy bit of time off.
- Pacificgem

Yes, but what’s the point of limiting practice and not games? These guys will be exposed to physical contact, why shelter their practice? I don’t think they can be productive in six man units without coaches to get to the level we expect.