It's hard to imagine the season re-starting at this moment (though it is somewhat plausible in empty stadia), but if they do, I doubt they jump immediately into the playoffs with game 1.
Another option, that might be tremendously unpopular, is to go with only the top 8 teams and make it 3 rounds. Shorter time period and easier logistically...
Pretty stark contrasts from 2nd to 3rd in the ATL and CEN. The team hard-done-by would be the Pens with 86 pts, while the Oilers 83pts in 2 more games would be especially lucky to get in. Pens have a much higher pt% (.623); DAL and CAR also have ~.595 compared to Oilers at .585
Single game showdown between Pens and Oilers for the last spot in the west. Then seed each conference by random draw? Or stay within division...
Home-ice advantage would be less significant in empty stadiums. Maybe you play first 3 at the lower seed's rink, and last 4* at the higher seed (to reduce travel risks). Who has last change could still follow the usual 2-2-1-1-1 pattern...
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I wonder how conditional events in contracts, trades, etc, are going to play out. Some players have games played bonuses. Some trades change depending on whether the team makes the POs, games played by the traded guy etc. And of course, Neal never gets his 21 goals if the season stops.
I wonder how conditional events in contracts, trades, etc, are going to play out. Some players have games played bonuses. Some trades change depending on whether the team makes the POs, games played by the traded guy etc. And of course, Neal never gets his 21 goals if the season stops.
Honestly, when is the last time Neal has scored a goal. That guy has been a bum after his hot start.
I wonder how conditional events in contracts, trades, etc, are going to play out. Some players have games played bonuses. Some trades change depending on whether the team makes the POs, games played by the traded guy etc. And of course, Neal never gets his 21 goals if the season stops.
I have zero experience in contract law and these situations are clearly uncharted waters. But to me it would be logical and fair to prorate performance targets and also the payout value of those bonuses. But when has fairness and logic ever factored in. The deals that are tied to making playoffs etc. are a different matter altogether.
I have zero experience in contract law and these situations are clearly uncharted waters. But to me it would be logical and fair to prorate performance targets and also the payout value of those bonuses. But when has fairness and logic ever factored in. The deals that are tied to making playoffs etc. are a different matter altogether.
Unfortunately, I doubt that’s how it will work. Either the contract condition will be said not to have been reached or the whole thing will be voided somehow. Unless they agree globally with the union on such things.
It would be great for the Flames if the Neal condition was prorated.
I have zero experience in contract law and these situations are clearly uncharted waters. But to me it would be logical and fair to prorate performance targets and also the payout value of those bonuses. But when has fairness and logic ever factored in. The deals that are tied to making playoffs etc. are a different matter altogether.
If the parties wanted the amounts pro-rated in case of a lockout or whatever, they would have said so. Presumably they didn't, so if Neal doesn't reach 21 goals, he Flames don't get the draft pick.
Honestly, if we're out of quarantine by July, the last thing that I will be doing is sitting in front of my TV watching hockey. Stick a fork in this season. It's done.
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per TSN a group of players are working on the following proposal to get to the PA and then present to the NHL
Wow. I mean if the majority of the players are willing to sacrifice their summer recovery time to make the end of this season happen, good on them I guess. I imagine the fatigue and injuries could be pretty bad though in the 20-21 season, hopping into a new regular season with only a month between the finals ending.
