News Article: News from Around the League - Part XXXVI

[JLHockeyKnight]

Walsh

Kind of feel bad for NBC. Loyalty (through both NBC and Comcast) over the years after ESPN wasn't willing to let the NHL back in after the last lockout, and then even when NBC wanted to show SOME hockey by broadcasting the Atlantic City charity game, the NHL even slammed the door on that.

NBC has done a great job really pushing hockey over the last few years (hell can anyone name a non-hockey related show on NBC Sports Network). I can't help but feel they're getting the shaft.

 

[MartyOwns]

this was one of the best main board threads i've read in a looong time

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1313391

nonstop luls

 

[Missionhockey]

My article on the demise of the NHL

Hello,

I've been posting here for a while so I wanted to share an article on why hockey might be better off with out the NHL. Feedback is encouraged!

Brandon

http://www.policymic.com/articles/21701/nhl-lockout-4-reasons-why-the-nhl-should-not-exist

 

[MartyOwns]

i liked number 4

 

[Devils731]

this was one of the best main board threads i've read in a looong time

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1313391

nonstop luls

The thread did make me go and look up Kreider's AHL numbers. I wonder why they're so low, I would have expected him to be doing better. Tedenby is scoring more, to put it into perspective for people who don't want to look it up.

 

[NJDevs26]

Now the PA wants expansion and relocation fees to go into HRR

 

[Tedenboozled]

I just noticed that Jacobs has a really good reason to keep this lockout going.

The Bruins have $57 million committed to next season, with no goalies signed and seven roster spots to fill.

 

[Nick0930]

this was one of the best main board threads i've read in a looong time

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1313391

nonstop luls

Oilers should give the Rags their lighting system too.

 

[glenwo2]

Now the PA wants expansion and relocation fees to go into HRR

The PA can take those fees and stick it up their collective a$$es. GIVE ME HOCKEY, DAMMIT!

 

[Basement Cat]

What comes first, fiscal cliff deal or lockout agreement?

 

[NJDevs26]

What comes first, fiscal cliff deal or lockout agreement?

Right now the fiscal cliff seems to be in the lead. Then again there's a little bit more at stake there too besides the viability of a professional hockey league.

 

[Tedenboozled]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts
Just told NHLPA never considered or even discussed asking owners for a share of future expansion or relocation money.

Phew.

 

[NJDevs26]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts
Just told NHLPA never considered or even discussed asking owners for a share of future expansion or relocation money.

Phew.

I thought it was kinda weird such an unflattering detail about the NHLPA proposal went public before they even gave it to the owners. Usually it's the more flattering details that get leaked first.

 

[jkrdevil]

Kind of feel bad for NBC. Loyalty (through both NBC and Comcast) over the years after ESPN wasn't willing to let the NHL back in after the last lockout, and then even when NBC wanted to show SOME hockey by broadcasting the Atlantic City charity game, the NHL even slammed the door on that

NBC had Duke-Louisville basketball on that night. Doubt they had any trueminterest in airing that charity game

 

[NJDevs26]

NBC has other channels, they could have shown it on CNBC, MSNBC, whatever.

I do hope the pressure by sponsors, network execs, etc has gotten through to the league. Between them ****ing off NBC, their own COO and who knows what other sponsors and perhaps even many owners, the outside pressure might finally be reaching critical mass on Bettman.

 

[Bleedred]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts
Just told NHLPA never considered or even discussed asking owners for a share of future expansion or relocation money.

Phew.

So it's not true hopefully?

I was gonna see here's a classic example of Fehr playing more games.

 

[glenwo2]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts
Just told NHLPA never considered or even discussed asking owners for a share of future expansion or relocation money.

Phew.

I bet Fehr thought about it since it was mentioned, though....

 

[Czech Trio]

call me crazy but maybe just maybe the PA put together a realistic offer, maybe?

edit: Kypreos and few other guys are reporting no major changes.

maybe getting optimistic but we have to be close, c'mon.

 

[NJDevs26]

Kyper wasn't exactly clear whether he meant no major changes to the PA's prior offer, or no major changes countering the NHL's offer. Pretty big difference.

 

[Czech Trio]

Kyper wasn't exactly clear whether he meant no major changes to the PA's prior offer, or no major changes countering the NHL's offer. Pretty big difference.

yeah he makes it seem like the PA's last offer

 

[NJDevs26]

yeah he makes it seem like the PA's last offer

Which isn't a shock...the PA's not going to move until next week. I guess that $100 million 'bribe' wasn't good enough for them to alter their last-minute plan

 

[kiwidevil]

Chris Botta

Happy New Year, all. And happy for the fans and my pals in the biz that the NHL should be playing within 3 weeks.

via twitter

 

[NJDevs26]

Should be are the operative words in that tweet

 

[bmqdevils]

talks done. nhl is reviewing offer and they will talk tomorrow. no news is good news imo.

 

[StvBroDan]

Here is a thought how about since you took away the Classic from us for New Years Day. How about you MORONS get together and give us Hockey back on New Years Day.