Edmonton looking like they are going to make the playoffs this year, in total defiance of the natural order and God's will. God looking to release a plague on mankind to prevent it from happening.
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So if the season gets cancelled, will the ensuing loss of revenue impact next year's cap?
I think they will suspend for now, if it takes more than a month or so to get things cleared up, I think that they'll just have to cancel the season. Shortening the offseason is likely not an acceptable solution.
Well that isn't right at all. Some teams gave up 1st rnd picks, some multiple 2nds for a couple weeks of what amounts to meaningless hockey. I think the Islanders Pageau deal is fine because they got an extension done but what about the others? I mean if I am an owner or a GM I have a huge problem with this.
No different than trading for a player and then losing him to injury shortly after
It’s wildly different.
In normal times, if you miss a flight you are out of luck. If your flight is cancelled by the airline, you get your money back.
I’m not suggesting Bettman should reverse all trades, because that’s practically impossible. And nothing about what is happening is actually fair.
But here’s a question. Would you expect a partial refund for your season tickets if games get cancelled due to an official government order and league had no choice but to comply? Is that different than if you fell sick and couldn’t go to the game?
I kind of get the logic even though nothing likely to happen.
So if the season gets cancelled, will the ensuing loss of revenue impact next year's cap?
I think they will suspend for now, if it takes more than a month or so to get things cleared up, I think that they'll just have to cancel the season. Shortening the offseason is likely not an acceptable solution.
The best answer is "maybe". The CBA tries to set the cap based on the previous year's HRR, but it also anticipates significant unexpected changes in revenue. The league and union could agree that the revenue drop this year is not likely to be repeated and maintain the cap on the belief fans will come back in the fall. In fact, thanks to contract situations, they almost have to do that - even if they expect much higher escrow as a result.
Why TF is everyone so worried about playoffs. The lack of perspective on the situation at hand is really unsettling
So what would you rather we do? Run around panicking or behave like chickens with our heads cut off?
The impacts on the sport and it's underlying business is actually a fascinating topic. And one that we can talk about; your permission is not required.
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So what would you rather we do? Run around panicking or behave like chickens with our heads cut off?
The impacts on the sport and it's underlying business is actually a fascinating topic. And one that we can talk about; your permission is not required.
Yeah it would be nice to talk about something other then the coronavirus even though it's still about the coronavirus lol
Dreger just said on Twitter that all morning skates have been cancelled.
Pretty solid indication that they expect to postpone.
I assume it's been posted in the thread already, but Dreger also said earlier that the league's conference call is expected to be at 11AM our time. So probably by 12 or 1 we'll get the official announcement.
The best answer is "maybe". The CBA tries to set the cap based on the previous year's HRR, but it also anticipates significant unexpected changes in revenue. The league and union could agree that the revenue drop this year is not likely to be repeated and maintain the cap on the belief fans will come back in the fall. In fact, thanks to contract situations, they almost have to do that - even if they expect much higher escrow as a result.
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The men's IIHF World Championship has been cancelled with an official announcement expected in the coming days, a source tells The Hockey News.
McLaren withdrew this morning after a team member tested positive. If they actually go through with the race, I suspect it will be the last one for a while.
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