All Entries Tagged With: "NHL CBA"
CBA Thoughts: Don’t Assume The Fans Will Return and a Recovery Will Be Easy
After the NHL locked out the 2004-05 season, a few friends decided they wouldn’t go to another NHL game. They only went to minor league hockey games and mostly ignored the NHL. Over time, though, they returned to the game. I’ve made the argument the NHL would lose a slew of fans if there’s another [...]
The NHLPA Surprised Me, But Can The Owners?
Last week when the talk of lockout was swirling, I started wondering if the NHL owners and players were dumb. I think after the NHLPA presented its proposal Tuesday I have to come off that stance slightly. You see, the players presented something that isn’t a counterproposal. They presentedsomething that changes the conversation. And on top of that, [...]
Read: Flyers Offer To Shea Weber Not Good For The NHL
The other day Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Michael Vick used the word “dynasty” in referring to the possibilities for the Eagles. Immediately the media and fans shuddered and were outraged by his contention. So, I ask are dynasties a good thing? Perhaps, for the fans of that annually-winning team they certainly would tell you it’s just fine. But, [...]
Ironing Out Some CBA Issues
Will the owners ever learn? While most fans are consumed with the happenings in free agency and the trades that could, would or should happen (Nash, Ryan and Luongo), the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the player’s union draws ever closer to its conclusion. If an agreement cannot be reached in time the [...]
