Don't GAF about the players
Don't GAF about the owners - A_SteamingLombardi
When it comes down to money I agree.
The fans & the game is more important.
A resolution is needed asap & both sides need to understand to take the hit.
When it comes down to money I agree.
The fans & the game is more important.
A resolution is needed asap & both sides need to understand to take the hit. - Nighthawk
Yeah
The game's not going to change and the fan will come back.
I hope Covid had made the owners realize they have to get rid of guaranteed contracts.
Expansion draft plus compliance buyout next year. Cap goes back down to 70M a season? - manvanfan
Idk but something has to happen in these unusual times. Sports is not immune to all of this & cannot think otherwise. Hockey needs to adjust accordingly & I don’t see it being a quick nor easy to sort & get agreement on. Imo the players will need to forgo much they had.
Yeah
The game's not going to change and the fan will come back.
I hope Covid had made the owners realize they have to get rid of guaranteed contracts. - A_SteamingLombardi
The bonuses are 1st to be dealt with imo.
The JT contract is a prime example. Too much by miles & needs to be curtailed to lesser level.
When it comes down to money I agree.
The fans & the game is more important.
A resolution is needed asap & both sides need to understand to take the hit. - Nighthawk
But, if you ask me about the jeopardy of the season. Listen, the NHL does not have the benefit of the NFL and NBA where the TV money is so significant that it can cover off your expenses, you can afford to play without fans. The NHL does not have that luxury.
So when you ask me if the NHL season is in jeopardy, I can definitely see a scenario where there is no NHL hockey for the 2020-2021 season.”
-Craig Button on TSN 1040
Short season and hybrid bubbles might be able to cover the season. TV deals are about 600M. Last year the two bubbles combined cost 80M for play ins and playoffs.
Idk but something has to happen in these unusual times. Sports is not immune to all of this & cannot think otherwise. Hockey needs to adjust accordingly & I don’t see it being a quick nor easy to sort & get agreement on. Imo the players will need to forgo much they had. - Nighthawk
Hockey is a split though compared to other sports. The excessive $$ just isn't there like it is with other sports. No room for error in this situation.
NFL revenue was 17B or something in 2018. NHL's was 4B
Updated from 2019
League Revenues (bn) TV revenue Ref
National Football League $16.9 $9.1bn
Major League Baseball $10.7 $2.1bn
National Basketball Association $8.8 $2.6bn
National Hockey League $5.1 $820m
Major League Soccer $1.2 $90m
Canadian Football League $0.2 $50m
Short season and hybrid bubbles might be able to cover the season. TV deals are about 600M. Last year the two bubbles combined cost 80M for play ins and playoffs.
Edit: Corrected 820M from TV - manvanfan
Yes a short season is pretty obvious. Hybrid bubbles afford better covid control & double headers played. Comes down to sacrifice & how badly players understand they are no more special than the average person. Do I trust the owners no but the players are the game & need to remember the fans are the meal ticket.
Short season and hybrid bubbles might be able to cover the season. TV deals are about 600M. Last year the two bubbles combined cost 80M for play ins and playoffs.
Edit: Corrected 820M from TV - manvanfan
Only option left to have a season been saying it for a while. But owners want to shave upfront costs some more. Players don't bite the bullet they will be facing a huge downslide.
Yes a short season is pretty obvious. Hybrid bubbles afford better covid control & double headers played. Comes down to sacrifice & how badly players understand they are no more special than the average person. Do I trust the owners no but the players are the game & need to remember the fans are the meal ticket. - Nighthawk
Start off in Hybrid bubbles in the states that allow fans?
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Start off in Hybrid bubbles in the states that allow fans? - manvanfan
Players won't do Bubbles Mini...I talked to Sutter and Kris Russel personally on this as they are working out at the rink. Another option will present.
Players won't do Bubbles Mini...I talked to Sutter and Kris Russel personally on this as they are working out at the rink. Another option will present. - LordHumungous
its hybrid not full lock down bubbles. Will allow for family time. But if Sutter doesn't like it that's great they can suspend him and save some cap.
