This is what the hockey gods get for putting a cup in Central Florida.
It's official: Hockey players are greedy retards.
by ColdRedRain 17 Replies latest social physical
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JH
NHL ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF 2004-05 SEASON
NEW YORK (February 16, 2005) - The National Hockey League announced today that, because a new collective bargaining agreement has not been realized, it no longer is practical to conduct an abbreviated 2004-05 season.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued the following statement:
"Every professional sports League owes its very existence to its fans. Everyone associated with the National Hockey League owes our fans an apology for being unable to accomplish what is necessary for our game and our fans. We are truly sorry.
"Five months ago, I stated that the National Hockey League could not function without an economic system that will bring our League into the 21st Century. I said that our 30 Clubs were united in their dedication to an economic system under which the teams and players, sharing common objectives and a commitment to our fans' satisfaction, would work together as partners.
"The time since then has been devoted to the pursuit of that goal. Today, I can tell you that our determination remains every bit as strong as it was in September to secure the partnership required to protect and ensure the future of the League ... for the benefit of the Clubs, the Players, and our devoted fans.
"When I stood before you in September, I said NHL teams would not play again until our economic problems had been solved. As I stand before you today, it is my sad duty to announce that because that solution has not yet been attained, it no longer is practical to conduct even an abbreviated season. Accordingly, I have no choice but to announce the formal cancellation of play for 2004-05.
"We profoundly regret the suffering this has caused our fans, our business partners and the thousands of people who depend on our industry for their livelihoods. We will continue to explore and pursue all available options in order to achieve a successful resolution to this dispute and to get the best game in the world back where it belongs -- on the ice, in front of the best fans in the world.
"As I also said in September, what we must do now is not about the present or the short-term needs of this season. Rather, it is about the future of our League and 30 teams.
"The National Hockey League was formed in 1917, and it has played a season through to a championship in every year but 1919. Through the decades and the generations we have faced a variety of crises and challenges -- some of which seemed catastrophic at the time. The League persevered through all those adversities and the League will persevere through this one, as well -- to emerge with a framework for the future, one that is fair to everyone -- where our players are fairly paid, receiving what we can afford -- no more, no less.
"This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided."
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Doubtfully Yours
They probably figured they should get paid as much as the other sportsmen are getting paid. Sad, though.
DY
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heathen
After this it will probly take years for me to be able to stomach a hockey game , just like the baseball strike that robbed me of a world series . It took serveral years before I even gave a flying F about baseball again . I don't blame the players as much as the league for this BS . The players were just doing a job that people were wanting to pay alot of money for but the league decided to exspand and then the new teams couldn't prosper so went crying to the league for salary caps.
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JH
No Hockey this winter, and this summer there will be no baseball in Montreal. They lost their baseball team (expos) last year. That's going to be a dull sport year for Montrealers.
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iiz2cool
I'm glad there's no hockey season. And I doubt I'll bother watching it in the future. It's given me a chance to get other, more important things done around here.
I have no use for whiny athletes who earn more in one year than most people do in a lifetime.
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Dustin
The NHL really needs to upgrade its product to compete with the other major pro sports. They NEED a salary cap. That would enable the smaller market teams the ability to compete with the big boys. I always find it stupid how the smaller teams just give away their best players right before the trading deadline every year. They also need to make some rule changes to make a better flow to the game on T.V. How are you going to attract new audiences when your product isn't presentable? Also a marketing campaign to reinvent the game and create a buzz would help. The first thing they need to do is establish Wayne Gretzky as the commisioner. At least everyone knows who he is, and he's the most respected player of all time.
Dustin
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Badger
The LAST thing the NHL needs is to try to compete with other sports. That's how they got into this mess to begin with.
It's a niche sport, as much as I love it, the Nascar for Blue States. All that easy expansion money was like crack, and then they ran out of medium-market southern towns to put teams.
There is nothing wrong with hockey, and it doesn't need to be the top sport in popularity.
Badger, of the CHL! class.
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the_classicist
Nascar for Blue States
I could never understand why cars going in circles was exciting or interesting. I mean, its nothing like European races or the rallies. In Canada, or at least Vancouver, we often make fun of Americans for liking Nascar... I wonder if the Americans do the same to us Canucks for liking hockey?
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IronGland
Hopefully, the cancellation of the season will prevent any murders or assualts by the players.