oldnews Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 If reason prevailed there would be hockey - the losses will far outweigh the 'gains' on either side - and both sides would realize not only that, but that they literally owe it to the people who make them all wealthy - the people who buy tickets, cable television, paraphernalia, etc - to get the GD show on the road. Unfortunately, the NHL prefers the me-first model of management, and ironically everyone is losing as a result. I think the fact that the NHL accepted mediation might actually be a bad sign - if they've proven anything, it is that cynicism is probably an appropriate way to define expectations where they are concerned. Are they all of a sudden prepared to compromise, or it the mediation thing a repeat performance last play window dressing before canning another season? Not too optimistic. No one owns hockey. They should be legislated back to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Since the summer, I have thought that the NHL would lose an entire season, and I still maintain that thought. And although I have always been an "on the owners side" type of guy for all businesses, I think that if the owners want to salvage their fanbase, they have to get something done asap. They won't see a resurgance in attendance if they lose a full season like they did after the previous lockout. Fans are a lot less forgiving this time around. As for sponsors, that's an entirely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 No. Not this year. I don't have a lot of confidence in mediation. The threat of decertification simply makes it more likely that the dispute travels into next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Magic 8 Ball says, "Ask again later". Guess it doesn't know what to make of the mediation either. But I'm still hoping, praying, and wishing. Some is better than none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 No. Nhl will quietly take the summer off fire fehr and Bettman replace them with Burke and Kelly and do a 2nd attempt at negotiating. The league will look much different when they do ever return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydooby Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I don't even care if it does come back.. shortened season, meh.. I'm over it. Will there be a season? Nope. Not with these spoiled losers on both sides. Shameful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 No. 2 season-lockout. You can quote me on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kacvan Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hell needs to freeze over first this year before there is any hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmen81 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 bumping just cuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 No. 2 season-lockout. You can quote me on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 You can quote me that a 2 season lockout is such a dumb thing to say. Why are you even a hockey fan if you think two straight seasons will be cancelled/say such negative things? With the progress made today it is very likely that there will be hockey this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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