NHL: Done Deal - Page 2

Zoner · 07-13-2005, 12:00 PM

That's a small price to pay though isn't it, ninty? Not to belittle the CFL or anything...it really is a great league, despite what our US comrades think.

ninty · 07-13-2005, 12:14 PM

I like both leagues a lot. I don't like it when guys getting paid 10 million dollars get into a hissy fit, and then when they figure everything out, they get all the attention, while the guys playing for the love of the game because their getting paid $50,000 and have to have a second job to feed their family gets crapped on.

For me, when it’s summer, its football time. I don’t want to hear about the NHL. When its winter, gimmie all the hockey coverage I can get.

Chronic Diarrhea · 07-13-2005, 12:21 PM

If they would get rid of the fighting I might watch it.

Sgt>Stackem · 07-13-2005, 12:31 PM

[quote="Chronic Diarrhea":b29d1]If they would get rid of the fighting I might watch it.[/quote:b29d1]

pussy

Zoner · 07-13-2005, 12:33 PM

[quote="Chronic Diarrhea":ea4ea]If they would get rid of the fighting I might watch it.[/quote:ea4ea]
It really doesn't happen THAT often. It's no reason not to watch.

Chronic Diarrhea · 07-13-2005, 12:39 PM

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":a4c45][quote="Chronic Diarrhea":a4c45]If they would get rid of the fighting I might watch it.[/quote:a4c45]

pussy[/quote:a4c45]

That's what boxing is for. Shows how awesome the sport is when the biggest cheers come from the fights.rolleyes:

Zoner · 07-13-2005, 12:48 PM

^ That's just not true. It's a stereotype proliferated by media sensationalism.

Chronic Diarrhea · 07-13-2005, 12:53 PM

Well I've been to a few Dallas Stars games, and it is true. Maybe not up in Canada, where I'm sure the fans appreciate the sport for what is it (much like Canadian wrestling fans appreciate the wrestling aspect).

Ferich · 07-13-2005, 01:08 PM

[quote="Chronic Diarrhea":929f1]Well I've been to a few Dallas Stars games, and it is true. Maybe not up in Canada, where I'm sure the fans appreciate the sport for what is it (much like Canadian wrestling fans appreciate the wrestling aspect).[/quote:929f1]

Most of the time if I'm going to an AHL or NHL game with friends, it's usually the one who has been to one or two hockey games in his life or someone with only a stereotypical understanding of hockey that says " OH I CANT WAIT TILL THEY FIGHT. "

I'm sure majority of American hockey fans are there for the sport, not just Canadians. It'd be a rather steep generalization to say otherwise.

Pyro · 07-13-2005, 01:11 PM

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":c9987]you will see big changes at the Detroit Red Wings with that salery cap

its good to see though, it will even out the league. It sucks for me but its good for the sport[/quote:c9987]

I know...now they can't win with money anymore...Id be surprised if they even make the playoffs again.

Doctor Duffy · 07-13-2005, 01:15 PM

**Right thread

Thats good to know, it was a stupid argument anyways.

Greed leads to anger
Anger leads to hatred
Hatred leads to angst
Angst leads to DA DARK SIDE!!!11!

Now atleast I dont have to worry about following the horrible Colorado Rockies this year. And, while I like playing it, I've never really gotten into football, or understood it much, besides getting the ball, and running to the other side...all those tactics and manuevers make my head spin. Yay, Avalanche.

Arkan · 07-13-2005, 01:27 PM

Good news, i'll read the link when i have time. As for fighting, it's part of the game. Remove it and it's just not the same 'ol hockey that i'm used to seeing.

Sgt>Stackem · 07-13-2005, 01:43 PM

[quote=Pyro]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Sgt>Stackem":6e407

you will see big changes at the Detroit Red Wings with that salery cap

its good to see though, it will even out the league. It sucks for me but its good for the sport

I know...now they can't win with money anymore...Id be surprised if they even make the playoffs again.[/quote:6e407]

they will still beat your maplelosers

Coleman · 07-13-2005, 01:44 PM

[quote="Doctor Duffy":d146b]And, while I like playing it, I've never really gotten into football, or understood it much, besides getting the ball, and running to the other side...all those tactics and manuevers make my head spin. Yay, Avalanche.[/quote:d146b] happy:

Nyck · 07-13-2005, 02:08 PM

Itll be good for the league. One player cannot make more that 20% of the teams total cap

so if the cap is like 40 mil the max a player could make is 8 million

for instance the avalanche have sakic and blake signed.

but dont have hedjuk, foote, forsberg, or tangay signed...they wont be able to sign all of them.

The wings will look different because of the trimming of alot of the older players

11 million is gone from hull and hasek..they will dump shanny, hatcher, mcCarty and chelios most likely.

In all the wings will have to trim about 12 million off their payroll, the leafs about 8...so dont think you wont be affected.

I think you will see the wings do just as well. Not many of the big money and older players they had even showed up last playoffs

It will be a fun off season.