goondman Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I've scoured the internet and cannot find anything on the subjectmatter Can an NHL owner forfeit a game or playoff series for cause? Say the owner of team -X is pissed at his team and decides to lock them out of their upcoming game; grounds the team jet/bus etc. Would that be legal as long as said owner still pays his players? Of course he'd have to refund ticket sales etc. Obviously there would be a lot of other moving parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Who would do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamPosen Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 did you watch coach carter recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goondman Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Got on the subject of Pro teams forfeiting with a co-worker a while ago... was curious if anyone knew of any incidents etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goondman Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 hour ago, SamPosen said: did you watch coach carter recently? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I suppose something like this might already have happened, but you missed it because you were watching a show on alien abductions instead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Last NHL forfeit was Montreal in 1955 due to the riot over Maurice Richard’s suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goondman Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 43 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said: Last NHL forfeit was Montreal in 1955 due to the riot over Maurice Richard’s suspension. Yup found that particular incident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasRanger Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 The only game I heard of being forfeited was a girl's Catholic HS basketball game, because the other team had a transgender player playing for them. This just happened a few months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, VegasRanger said: The only game I heard of being forfeited was a girl's Catholic HS basketball game, because the other team had a transgender player playing for them. This just happened a few months ago That's disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richter35 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Sure is. Imagine being a female having to compete against a male. Just isnt right. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Richter35 said: Sure is. Imagine being a female having to compete against a male. Just isnt right. I meant the politicizing and ostracizing of kids, but I guess you don't care about that. That's what just isn't right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richter35 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Who did that? And thanks for telling me what I dont care about. How about fair play ? Or do you not care about that . Thats what isnt right . Nothing political about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Richter35 said: Who did that? And thanks for telling me what I dont care about. How about fair play ? Or do you not care about that . Thats what isnt right . Nothing political about that. Yes, I'm sure it was fair play and the welfare of the children that is the true concern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richter35 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Dont want to hijack this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Forfeiture has many implications and lots of questions to answer. 1. Why? Is the intent to tank the team for a better draft pick? Save the team’s energy for playoffs? 2. Who gets paid? Players would by contract but what about…arena workers, security staff, parking, etc. Not to mention all of the Arena tix to be refunded, TV & radio commentators PLUS sponsors! Return ad revenue? IDK, I smell litigation. 3. Would this become a trend? Wealthy owners could really f-up the works, no? Standings, stats, performance bonuses…again, line up the attorneys. 4. Fan revolt. I cannot fathom how a forfeiture would lead to anything but a lack of goodwill. As it is, resting a star player is fraught with fan’s disappointment. You bought a ticket expecting to see ‘X’ play and he’s being rested is one thing. Planning a trip to a game, a family or buddy outing and the game is forfeited? Shitstorm of bad press ensues from all aggrieved parties. 5. With all of that said, when your team sucks and it’s painful to watch maybe a forfeiture isn’t really a half-bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasRanger Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Pete said: I meant the politicizing and ostracizing of kids, but I guess you don't care about that. That's what just isn't right. Here is the article https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/girls-high-school-basketball-team-forfeits-game-refused-play-team-tran-rcna72914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Guys, get back on topic. If you want to discuss Trans topics, I implore you to create a thread and do so here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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