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Posted by newfoundlogic (Member # 3907) on :
 
NHL Lockout

Well, I do, the Panthers were actually going to have a good year with the youngsters Roberto Luongo, Olli Jokinen, Nathan Horton, and Jay Bouwmeester all ready to shine. Those damn hockey players should stop expecting to get paid so much!

[ September 16, 2004, 01:42 AM: Message edited by: newfoundlogic ]
 
Posted by Fitz (Member # 4803) on :
 
It's a total bummer. The Edmonton Oilers (my home team) probably wouldn't have done any better this year than any other, but it still sucks.

At least Canada won the World Cup, once again proving that hockey is our sport.

quote:
Jay Bouwmeester
His dad was my grade eight math teacher, and was a total prick. His son, on the other hand, is a decent guy.
 
Posted by Chaeron (Member # 744) on :
 
Meh.

Really, all this crap has just made me care less about hockey. I'm sure I'll watch the games if they have a season, but if they don't, I'm caring less and less every day.

Oh, and we rock. Olympics and World Cup. That's the way it should be.
 
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
 
It sucks. The Sabres were up and coming, with an owner that cared and a young team. This will also cripple downtown Buffalo this winter. There will be NO reason to go down there. They were making a big push to sell out games, lowering ticket prices for the second year in a row, among the lowest in the league. [Frown]
 
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
 
It sucks.

I think the fans ought to strike when they come back.

Dagonee
 
Posted by miles_per_hour (Member # 6451) on :
 
I don't care, but then I also don't care about football, basketball, baseball, curling, etc..

mr_porteiro_head
 
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
 
Blame it on Nascar. I heard they are now the number 4 favorite Team Sport in the US, ousting Hockey.
 
Posted by Tstorm (Member # 1871) on :
 
Owners Shut Out Players - si.com

Quote from the article:
quote:
NHL management claims teams combined to lose $273 million in 2002-03 and $224 million last season. Bettman said the union's proposals would do little for owners, and said the six offers rejected by the union would lower the average player salary from $1.8 million to $1.3 million.
Now, Bettman's opinion should be taken with a grain of salt, he's obviously on the owner's side. However, am I the only person who looks at $1.3 million dollars as enough for a couple people to retire on? Greedy, much?

Come on NHL players, accept the salary cap and get on with life.
 
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
 
quote:
This fall, hundreds of Professional Hockey players in our very own nation are going to be locked out, living at well below the seven figure salary level. And as if that weren't bad enough they could be deprived of their life-giving pay for several months, possibly longer, as a result of the upcoming lockout situation. But you can help!

For only $20,835 a month, (about $694.50 a day-less than the cost of a large screen projection TV) you can help an NHL player remain economically viable during his time of need. This contribution by no means solves the problem as it barely covers the annual minimum salary, but it's a start, and every little bit will help!

Although $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, to a hockey player it could mean the difference between spending the lockout golfing in Florida or on a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars is nothing more than a month's rent, half a mortgage payment, or a month of medical insurance, but to a hockey player, $700 will partially replace his daily salary.

Your commitment of less than $700 a day will enable a player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in the year old Lexus for a new Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio.

HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING?

Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the player you sponsor. Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real estate, and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home. Plus, upon signing up for this program, you will receive an unsigned photo of the player lounging during the lockout on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean (for a signed photo, please include an additional $150). Put the photo on your refrigerator to remind you of other peoples' suffering.

HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?

Your NHL player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just wants to help in a time of need. Although the player won't know your name, he will be able to make collect calls to your home via a special operator in case additional funds are needed for unforeseen expenses.

YES, I WANT TO HELP!

I would like to sponsor a locked out NHL player. My preference is (check below):
[ ] Forward
[ ] Defenseman
[ ] Goaltender
[ ] Entire team (Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific team - $10 per minute)
[ ] Jaromir Jagr (Higher cost: $32,000 per day)

Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for the duration of the lockout. Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored, along with an Jaromir Jagr 2001 Income Statement and my very own Bob Goodenow (Executive Director of the NHLPA player's Union) pin to wear proudly on my hat (include $80 for hat).

Your Name: _______________________
Telephone Number: _______________________
Account Number: _______________________
Expiry Date:_______

[ ] Master Card [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other

Signature: _______________________

Alternate card (when the primary card exceeds its credit limit):

Account Number: _______________________
Expiry Date:_______

[ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Other

Signature: ___________________________________

Thank you fellow hockey fans!!


 
Posted by Chaeron (Member # 744) on :
 
[ROFL]

That's quite a gem, Frisco.
 


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