NHL could possibly disband.

by **deathBOB** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 11:09 am

IMO, the only reason nascar is good is how competitive it is... Its really up to the skill of the team and the driver, not new technology...

by **Sabres** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 12:48 pm

Originally posted by SandStorm
I think they still could.

As long as they don't use the name NHL or the real NHL teams and player names.

That would be hard to do...

by **CodeRed68** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 2:10 pm

http://oshl.ca/

This league looks interesting in the meantime.
"Original Stars Hockey League"

-4 on 4 skaters with goalies;
-removal of the center-ice red line;
-no-touch icing; and
-penalties being taken as penalty shots with chasers.
Also, the periods are 17 minutes long.

The first game last night between Toronto vs Detroit ended with Toronto winning 16-13.

by **Sabres** » Sat Sep 18, 2004 3:06 pm

That league looks like it will take over the NHL. Hopefully all the cities with NHL teams won't lose their teams though.

by **Tommy Boy** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:04 am

Originally posted by CodeRed68
http://oshl.ca/

This league looks interesting in the meantime.
"Original Stars Hockey League"

-4 on 4 skaters with goalies;
-removal of the center-ice red line;
-no-touch icing; and
-penalties being taken as penalty shots with chasers.
Also, the periods are 17 minutes long.

The first game last night between Toronto vs Detroit ended with Toronto winning 16-13.

I hope that nobody goes out to support this league. If players are willing to play for $5,000 per game in this league, someone explain to me why they won't play for $150,000 per game in the NHL.

I think that the public should send a clear message to all players and managment that they will NOT support "NHL players" playing in "pick up hockey leagues". If the public quites supporting these guys, maybe that will send the message that this needs to be fixed ASAP!

If these guys suddenly are not approached for autographs and are not so popular with the fans, then maybe they will agree that playing hockey for a living, and getting paid $1.3 million a year (average) is not such a bad life compared to what they would be doing if they did not have professional hockey as an option (read into this getting a REAL job).

by **Sir Loin** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:48 am

Finally my wish has come true.....It has taken over 10 years, but my wish has finally come true. Your next Sgt. Fury...whohoo!!!

PS This post is humorous and really doesnt reflect my opinions about hockey.

by **Tommy Boy** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:53 am

fair enough Sir Loin, but there are a lot of people who are losing money and ultimately, JOBS beacuse of this thing...

It is just such a sad state when something like this impacts on so many.

by **Sir Loin** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:23 am

I do like hockey and sad to see it get suspended. When baseball had their strike back in 1994, it ruined it for about 4 or 5 years IMO. I feel like hockey will be the same way. There will have to be major changes within the sport to bring it back up to par.

by **Tommy Boy** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:45 am

I agree...and worry that we will really be hit hard if this lockout goes as long as it appears that it will go.

The question is even with major changes, will the fans (and their money) in the US still come back? I have myu doubts in cities other than Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, NY and maybe LA.

by **King** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:13 pm

Originally posted by Tommy Boy
I agree...and worry that we will really be hit hard if this lockout goes as long as it appears that it will go.

The question is even with major changes, will the fans (and their money) in the US still come back? I have myu doubts in cities other than Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, NY and maybe LA.

You forget St. Louis, Tommy... Chicago would forget about the hawks quicker than you can say "free hoagies at Wrigley" or "URLACHER IS THE MAN!"

The Blues have their fans... we're skeptical about the situation but I really don't think that STL would forget the team with the longest playoff tradition without winning the big one.

by **Bagginses** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:26 pm

Originally posted by Tommy Boy
I agree...and worry that we will really be hit hard if this lockout goes as long as it appears that it will go.

The question is even with major changes, will the fans (and their money) in the US still come back? I have myu doubts in cities other than Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, NY and maybe LA.

Well, I know personally that Hartford's been waiting to get a hockey team back for awhile...

-Bagginses

by **Tommy Boy** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 1:42 pm

Originally posted by Kingofbeers
You forget St. Louis, Tommy... Chicago would forget about the hawks quicker than you can say "free hoagies at Wrigley" or "URLACHER IS THE MAN!"

The Blues have their fans... we're skeptical about the situation but I really don't think that STL would forget the team with the longest playoff tradition without winning the big one.

good point...I agree that the Blues are a great franchise!!

We need the Blues!!

by **Sabres** » Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:55 pm

How long do you guys think this holdout will last? Forever...?

by **King** » Mon Sep 27, 2004 6:58 pm

if you mean forever as in never going to play again, yes.

by **Sabres** » Mon Sep 27, 2004 7:03 pm

Yeah, probably...

NHL could possibly disband.

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