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NEW YORK - The National Hockey League is locking out its players starting Thursday, threatening to keep the sport off the ice for the entire 2004-05 season and perhaps beyond in an effort by management to gain massive change in the sport's economic structure
After the long-expected decision was approved unanimously Wednesday by NHL owners, commissioner Gary Bettman repeatedly belittled the union's bargaining position, talked about the possibility the confrontation could extend into the 2005-06 season and said the conflict has jeopardized the NHL's participation in the 2006 Winter Olympics (news - web sites).
"If there's enough time to play some games, we'll do it," he said of this season, "and if there's not, we won't."
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Originally posted by FredT
I for one will miss hockey, but no longer will spend my money to see nor will I persue anything relating to professional level hockey. My dollars will be spent elsewere. I call on everybody to do the same. lets send them a message
Originally posted by intrepid
BTW, Junior hockey is as exciting as the NHL, support it, you'll be amazed at the quallity.
Originally posted by Intelearthling
If NFL ever strikes, (which I seriously doubt they ever will, because they love to play the game), I'll throw my television in the river because, it won't be any good for nothing else! I'll just listen to college football on the radio!
Originally posted by American Mad Man
They already had a strike. Thats how the current free agent/salary cap system came about. It's also why you don't see a dynasty like the 49ers or cowboys or bills of the 80s and 90's (though the Pats are getting close and my eagles would be up there too if they could just win a superbowl).
They got it right with a strict salary cap - now only the best players get the huge "mega" deals
Originally posted by American Mad Man
[They already had a strike. Thats how the current free agent/salary cap system came about. It's also why you don't see a dynasty like the 49ers or cowboys or bills of the 80s and 90's
Originally posted by FredT
Originally posted by American Mad Man
[They already had a strike. Thats how the current free agent/salary cap system came about. It's also why you don't see a dynasty like the 49ers or cowboys or bills of the 80s and 90's
God I loved being in the Bay Area during the Dynasty years. Ill be honest with you, the parity thing kind of sucks. Look at the Yankees, they don't win all the time even they spend all that money. One thing I wish the NFL would do is lightne up a bit. The No Fun League is an apt name right now. Let the people celebrate.....
Originally posted by intrepid
So maybe this strike/lock out will be a good thing for hockey.
Originally posted by FredT
NHL to Lock Out Players on Thursday: Enuf Already The fans need to strike back!
Originally posted by Mr No One
#6. (And then I'm done) I think we should abolish pro sports all together. College sports are every bit as exciting. Let the colleges collect the ticket prices for fan attendance (you KNOW all those pro-sport fans won't take long to switch) then they can use the revenue to subsidise educations for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to get one. They could also be required to kick some of that money down to the public schools around them. Maybe we could even get our teachers to a pay level they can live on. (This idea is curteousy of my 11th grade government teacher, Mr. Karg. I loved it then and I love it now.)
Originally posted by chebob
But I think it's a great Idea for America, where you don't have a national "favourite sport" like we have football.
Originally posted by American Mad Man
It's so popular that our pro football teams are worth more tehn any other pro sport franchise. Even your Red Devils can't hold a lick to the billion dollar plus Dallas Cowboys.
Mnachester United is not only a successful English soccer club - it's also the richest sporting franchise in the world