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Originally Posted by AC
I think the financial repercussions of outright cancelling the season might be too devastating to the NHL and PA.
Sounds like it would essentially double escrow (talk of 35%), and might force salary rollbacks just to help absorb the losses. Apparently the NHL and NHLPA came to the conclusion that if they canceled the remainder of the season they would lose about $1B in revenue. One billion.
Both sides will do everything they can to find a way to finish the season.
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Exactly how are they going to make this billion with empty arena's? gate receipts make up 80% of total revenue, if they're thinking PPV games or that maybe sportsnet will up the anti I think they're on glue.
Personally I'm enjoying 30 year old replays, game 1 of the 89 final was great tonight, I forgot what a great game that was and how great Vernon was with the puny equipment, I would rather watch replays with excited fans and even more excited players than a nothing game in an empty stadium with players just going thru the motions for a paycheck. It's a ridiculous concept IMO.
Around the world people would love their sports back but it's not even close to them wanting things like their jobs, food, a haircut or just general life to return first.