LindG1000 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I agree with the three of you, but the fact of the matter is that both parties want to complete the season and the playoffs for revenue reasons. Players have lost ~15% of their income. Owners have probably lost around that too. Escrow is going to eat players alive without a change or a continuation. Further, let's say they don't finish. Cap was projected to go up 3m; without that revenue, the cap goes down. Probably quite a bit. How do teams get there? Will PA need to sign off on one or more compliance buyouts per team to make the cap work? Will there be a need for a "salary adjustment" like in '05, where everyone makes 15% less in 20-21? There's a lot of harder questions to answer if they can't actually finish the season, whether as expected or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 The league is considering having games in Grand Forks, North Dakota, according to Sportsnet’s Elliot Friedman. Former Sportsnet analyst John Shannon reported that Manchester, New Hampshire, is another location being considered. https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/nhl/nhl-reportedly-considering-playing-at-neutral-sites-2000694/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Sick of sitting home. I NEED HOCKEY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Stupid. Just end the season. People in North America will be dying and/or able to spread this virus for months to come. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I don?t see hockey being played in any fashion for a while. Q? So what happens to this partial season? Stats go in the book with *? And then that?s it, just start anew? I?m sure that?s being discussed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 NHL extends self-quarantine period through April amid coronavirus https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-icehockey-nhl-idUSKCN21W2NU Not surprising. Just wanted to keep the thread updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 middle of may. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Sounds reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG LONG LONG TIME FAN Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Blame it on " past administrations " !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I just looked at the standing for the first time since the Colorado game and holy shit it was tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I read another article that said that the NHL is willing to delay the start of next season in order to play this season in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 If that’s the case, then beginning of June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday large gatherings like sporting events or concerts may not resume in the city before 2021 as the US grapples with mitigating the novel coronavirus pandemic. "It's difficult to imagine us getting together in the thousands anytime soon, so I think we should be prepared for that this year," Garcetti told CNN's Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room." "I think we all have never wanted science to work so quickly," he continued. "But until there's either a vaccine, some sort of pharmaceutical intervention, or herd immunity, the science is the science. And public health officials have made very clear we have miles and miles to walk before we can be back in those environments." Garcetti's assessment -- paired with new comments from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio -- underscores just how far the US is from returning to normal life, even as President Donald Trump has leaned into his desire to reopen the nation's economy by May 1. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/politics/los-angeles-mayor-coronavirus-concerts-cnntv/index.html This is likely the case IMO. On another sobering note, anyone catch the 'revised' TicketMaster terms? Seems like for any of us who bought sports, concert, etc. tickets, no refunds are coming unless the events are canceled as opposed to simply postponed. In light of the article above, I think it is wholly irresponsible for TM to continue to hold our money. The Rangers games I bought will probably not be played until 2021 and if the new date doesn't work for me am I going to lose out because the original date wasn't cancelled? Seems pretty unfair to consumers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Ticketmaster has updated the wording of its refund policy for postponed events, and customers are not happy. With large gatherings across the nation either canceled or postponed due to the spread of coronavirus, many ticket-holders are seeking refunds for concerts, sports and other events. According to an image captured by the The New York Times, a page on Ticketmaster's website used to say refunds "are available if your event is postponed, rescheduled or canceled." Now, the page has been edited to say refunds "are available if your event is canceled." Ticketmaster's Purchase Policy states that "the Event Provider may set refund limitations" in the case of rescheduled events, but, without an automatic refund policy for postponements, many customers may be out-of-luck. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/04/13/coronavirus-ticketmaster-changes-refund-policy-sparks-outrage/2986708001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Ticketmaster has updated the wording of its refund policy for postponed events, and customers are not happy. With large gatherings across the nation either canceled or postponed due to the spread of coronavirus, many ticket-holders are seeking refunds for concerts, sports and other events. According to an image captured by the The New York Times, a page on Ticketmaster's website used to say refunds "are available if your event is postponed, rescheduled or canceled." Now, the page has been edited to say refunds "are available if your event is canceled." Ticketmaster's Purchase Policy states that "the Event Provider may set refund limitations" in the case of rescheduled events, but, without an automatic refund policy for postponements, many customers may be out-of-luck. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/04/13/coronavirus-ticketmaster-changes-refund-policy-sparks-outrage/2986708001/ Sucks! They are one of the shittiest companies. I have the MSG Pearl Jam concert on hold, I bought tickets to 3 more concerts this summer which will probably end up being postponed. I have to sit and wait and hope that these concerts end up getting cancelled to get my $$$ back. Also, the NYR still haven't refunded me my $$$ for the rest of the season, I know that the season is on pause BUT everyone knows that if they do come back and "finish" the season, it will either be A. at neutral sites, B. empty arena, or C. straight to the playoffs....So, reimburse or credit season ticket holders their $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 They need to write off 2019-2020 already. Just put an * in all stats/records. No awards. No Stanley Cup. Appreciate their efforts to try and salvage season but it's going to be messy no matter how you try and cut it. At this rate, 2020-21 is already likely to be a shortened season itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 no. we're going to have hockey. we need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Froman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 They need to write off 2019-2020 already. Just put an * in all stats/records. No awards. No Stanley Cup. Appreciate their efforts to try and salvage season but it's going to be messy no matter how you try and cut it. At this rate, 2020-21 is already likely to be a shortened season itself. Agreed. it just seems like they're delaying the inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 No. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 They probably need about 2 1/2 months to complete the regular season and playoffs fairly normally. They need to find a way to pack in the rest of the regular season games on an accelerated schedule. If they got back to playing by, say May 15, two and a half months takes them to end of July. July 31 - end of season Aug 5th - draft Aug 12th - ufa Aug 26th - arb Oct 23 - season starts (Pushed back by 2-3 weeks) Still a 2 month gap here for recovery and training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Sounds good to me. Lets Go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thought in phase 2 we might see games without fans according to the president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Even games without fans still require some hundred plus people in attendance between players, team staffs, rink staffs, broadcasters, etc. You need need to make sure it's safe for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I agree safety first! Lets hope they can figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 May 15th seems impossible at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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