2012 CBA/Lockout talk Part VIII..IT'S OVER!!!!!!

[BMC]

I was dead sound asleep this morning when the phone rang. I was ready to tear whoever it was on the other end a new @$$hole when I heard my mother's voice saying "wake up the lockout is over!!!" I wanted to hug her right through the phone. talk about a mood swing

Thanks to all who provided us with good solid information & discussion.

Now- LET'S GO BRUINS!!!

 

[Gee Wally]

(switch to season mode)



**** the Habs !



There, I'm good to go.............

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Is anyone more upset about the lockout ending than WEEI? Especially if the Celtics keep up their lackluster play.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Thanks guys.

Oh, and also this:

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie
Not to belabor the obvious, but this agreement is suspiciously close to the PA's Dec. 6 proposal to which the NHL responded with a tantrum.

I guess brooksie forgot about the $ saved in salaries and expenses between then and now

 

[Kovi]

I was dead sound asleep this morning when the phone rang. I was ready to tear whoever it was on the other end a new @$$hole when I heard my mother's voice saying "wake up the lockout is over!!!" I wanted to hug her right through the phone. talk about a mood swing

that is so awesome.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

cant wait to see this schedule/
how many home games per week are they gonna cram into this?
Ill be lucky to get to 20% of these games.
They should give a refund if they schedule 3 or 4 home games per week for the season.

 

[EverettMike]

The obligatory bad news tweet.

...Right?

How is that bad news? Just thought it was funny and interesting, especially since he has been discussed in here a lot.

 

[Topshelf88]

LOL ESPN is saying hockey is behind Cricket and they are bashing thier TV deal typical ESPN Don't cover one lick of it once it is back gotta destroy it lets have all of our baskettball analysts debate wethere hockey is behind Cricket oh well.

ESPN is terrible.

 

[schmautzy]

Is anyone more upset about the lockout ending than WEEI? Especially if the Celtics keep up their lackluster play.

Man, you're obsessive in your hatred for that station.

 

[Number8]

LOL ESPN is saying hockey is behind Cricket and they are bashing thier TV deal typical ESPN Don't cover one lick of it once it is back gotta destroy it lets have all of our baskettball analysts debate wethere hockey is behind Cricket oh well.

In all fairness, that's what you get when you habitually run your business like a minor league Mickey Mouse outfit.

I, like everyone here, is thrilled the deal is done and NHL hockey will start again. However, that doesn't change the fact that the NHL is a farce and SERIOUSLY needs to get its house in order.

After multiple and repetitive work stoppages, expect a bunch of basketball analysts to compare you to cricket.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

NHL isn't covering this surprise surprise.

Almost all the staff at NHL Newtork was laid off during lockout

They have as far as I know completely shutdown there live shows as result ,, So coverage of press conference wasn't an option

 

[TP]

Thank christ!

 

[EverettMike]

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8817964/nhl-lockout-but-damage-done-irreparable

Wow. Great read, but infuriating.

 

[Mione134]

(switch to season mode)



**** the Habs !



There, I'm good to go.............

Bingo.

Also include the Pens, Nucks, Rangers,Laughs,Stars, and everyone else in our way!



Can't wait for the first fight by Lucic. I feel like its going to be a good one you guys. Ive missed it.

 

[Sigh]

I'm annoyed with myself for being as excited as I am.

 

[David Krejci*]

I wanted so bad to be "meh", but I'm so excited holyyyyyyyy ***************JJEFO*ijwaoijefoiawjiweojaieowjioawjriojaweioieojjeLET'SGOBRUINSCLAPCLAPCLAPCLAPCLAP

 

[Kaoz*]

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8817964/nhl-lockout-but-damage-done-irreparable

Wow. Great read, but infuriating.

Only infuriating if you buy into it.

Like December 21st and the whole Mayan calendar thing I think some people are happy to have an "end of the world" scenario to ponder on. Hockey is back, no lost season, and fans will come back because they always do. A few will say they won't, and some may very well not, but many will.

Thanks guys.

Oh, and also this:

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie
Not to belabor the obvious, but this agreement is suspiciously close to the PA's Dec. 6 proposal to which the NHL responded with a tantrum.

It's actually close to both with both sides giving a bit. NHL got their 10 year CBA, players very nearly got their total cap hit in year 2, they met in the middle on contract term, players got the variance increased but had to accept a 50% max variance on the highest year...

All give and take.

 

[GordonHowe]

Amidst the euphoria, last two cents: Of course I'll watch, and root for the B's. My emnity toward the owners, especially Jacobs, remains total.

 

[schmautzy]

Amidst the euphoria, last two cents: Of course I'll watch, and root for the B's. My emnity toward the owners, especially Jacobs, remains total.

I never boo anyone at any sporting event.
I would enjoy booing this guy at a cup raising almost as much as the win.

 

[EverettMike]

Only infuriating if you buy into it.

Like December 21st and the whole Mayan calendar thing I think some people are happy to have an "end of the world" scenario to ponder on. Hockey is back, no lost season, and fans will come back because they always do. A few will say they won't, and some may very well not, but many will.



It's actually close to both with both sides giving a bit. NHL got their 10 year CBA, players very nearly got their total cap hit in year 2, they met in the middle on contract term, players got the variance increased but had to accept a 50% max variance on the highest year...

All give and take.

Buy into what? You don't trust Burnsides reporting? That McDonalds thing alone blew my mind.

As for Brooks tweet, exactly, hive and take, but Bettman blew up and walked away at that point, yet if they kept negotiating maybe this ends a month ago.

Fehr said they were close.....

 

[robert terwilliger]

i'm not spending a dollar on them this year.

center ice? nope. i would expect a gesture of "good will" towards the fans and just giving center ice away this year. i'm not going to a game this year either. not buying anything. i'll watch it if it's on nbcsports, since i pay for that network anyway, but i'm not giving them a dime.

petty? sure. the voice of one fan? maybe. but after a half-season is lost and the league has possibly irrevocably damaged its relationship with its fans...i'm both happy and pissed off that they're coming back.

37 days until pitchers and catchers.

 

[EverettMike]

i'm not spending a dollar on them this year.

center ice? nope. i would expect a gesture of "good will" towards the fans and just giving center ice away this year. i'm not going to a game this year either. not buying anything. i'll watch it if it's on nbcsports, since i pay for that network anyway, but i'm not giving them a dime.

petty? sure. the voice of one fan? maybe. but after a half-season is lost and the league has possibly irrevocably damaged its relationship with its fans...i'm both happy and pissed off that they're coming back.

37 days until pitchers and catchers.

Preach my brother!

 

[Artemis]

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8817964/nhl-lockout-but-damage-done-irreparable

Wow. Great read, but infuriating.

Solid article, thanks for the link.

 

[Number8]

Buy into what? You don't trust Burnsides reporting? That McDonalds thing alone blew my mind.

As for Brooks tweet, exactly, hive and take, but Bettman blew up and walked away at that point, yet if they kept negotiating maybe this ends a month ago.

Fehr said they were close.....

Mike, I agree with you 100%.

McDonalds walking is a big deal in and of itself.

Further, athough fans will come back, other sponsors will wait to see how quickly they do and, in the event they choose NHL, will negotiate favorable deals.

Thrilled the deal is done -- however it doesn't change the fact that this farce will have long lasting effects.

Notice to NHL...... don't let initial relief/happiness from fans deter you from the fact that you need to get your house in order once and for all.

 

[RunFromTheBear]

i'm not spending a dollar on them this year.

center ice? nope. i would expect a gesture of "good will" towards the fans and just giving center ice away this year. i'm not going to a game this year either. not buying anything. i'll watch it if it's on nbcsports, since i pay for that network anyway, but i'm not giving them a dime.

petty? sure. the voice of one fan? maybe. but after a half-season is lost and the league has possibly irrevocably damaged its relationship with its fans...i'm both happy and pissed off that they're coming back.

37 days until pitchers and catchers.

Pretty sure the Red Sox over the past two seasons have been a bigger disgrace than the NHL lockout.