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Originally Posted by Redliner
I think when they were negotiating previously there was still some expectation (or hope anyway) that this season would have at least some fan attendance. With the NHL being such a gate-driven league, it is easy to understand why owners are hesitant about the possibility of having to float the cost of playing an entire season (albeit a shortened one) with very little revenue coming in.
The only reason we even got playoffs done was because of the bubble system, and pretty much everyone has already agreed that the bubble isn't sustainable for an entire season.
I hope they can work something out. Having no hockey at this time of year sucks.
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And the fact they had to complete the season to satisfy TV contract commitments so they could keep their money they were paid.