Official NHL Pre-Strike Thread

[Lowerdeck]

Most of us already agree that there will likely be a strike in the NHL, and it will last a while. If and when the NHL returns, some teams won't be back.

So well, here's your chance. You guess what happens from now.

Edited June 8, 2004 by Lowerdeck

[Guest NYJetFan86]

Pittsburgh runs out of money and closes shop

[DMN in the House]

Los Angeles will be back, so will Anaheim.

[Guest PacaVeli777]

i dont really watch (or like) Hockey, but i caught myself atching games 5,6,& 7.

The 5 minute penalty against Calgary, called in game 5 with like 2 minutes to go was not needed.

In game 6, we all know that was a goal, but NHL didnt want Calgary to get it.

Game 7 was actually pretty good, and was pretty entertaining, especially when Calgary got off like 3 shots in a row and Khabibulin blocked all of them, then St. Louis vs. Kiprusoff, when Kip blocked it with his toe was nice. Then the other penalty that was called when Iginla blew a gasket, at 1st i didnt agree with the call, but then in replay i saw the stick get him in the face, plus the blood.

All in all, if there is an NHL next year, i may actually watch a regular season game.

[Guest Hit Man 3120]

Its gonna be a lockout my PWA friend.

And Columbus and Atlanta need to go

[Clawson]

Shortnened season next letting all the Leaf veterens be fully rested for the Cup winning run. Oh ya. B)

[Evil Chase K]

Pittsburgh runs out of money and closes shop

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Actually, out of all the teams losing money, Pittsburgh is losing the LEAST.

They've put themselves in a position to wait for collective bargaining/salary cap, then use the extra revenue to buy a star player or two.

Add to that some of the awesome young talent they have, and mark my words, the Pens will be a team to reckon with in the future.

[sahyder1]

Shortnened season next letting all the Leaf veterens be fully rested for the Cup winning run. Oh ya. B)

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Hell yeah.

I'm gonna put my money down on a CBA agreement going through and the NHL playing a 70-72 game schedule for next year. Both sides are smart enough to realize that a stoppage will hurt a lot.

[KRC]

Shortnened season next letting all the Leaf veterens be fully rested for the Cup winning run. Oh ya. B)

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......Oh you were being serious. Poor Clawson he'll never learn. Anyway, i predict they'll be a lockout until December or January and they there will be a shortened season where the amazing team known as "The New Jersey Devils" win there 4th Stanley Cup since 1995 over the lowly Pittsburgh Penugins...who defeated the Leafs 3-2 in OT of the 7th Game (Eastern Final) after a bad call by Kerry Frasier leads to a goal.....bwahahaha.

[Corizzle]

I think there will be a strike until November, not very long. Then shortend season to about 50-60 games. I see a salary cap but more like 60-70 million not the 30-40 million the league wants. I also see every player making over 5 million taking a pay cut of around a million to help the teams out, really does Jagr deserve 11 mil?

[DragonCore]

Well the Bruins will be back that's for sure. Hopefully Montreal will somehow go out of business, then nothing will stop us!

[gunnar hendershow]

Gone- Pittsburgh, Florida, Carolina, and Phoenix. Buffalo and Ottawa are ifs, but I think they'll get financial assistance since they are both strong markets.

What will happen- If season happens, it'll be a 50 game season with a 60 million dollar salary cap. If there is no season expect there to be an 80 million dollar salary cap when a 2005-2006 season happens.

What I want to happen- Kerry Fraser to lose his job.

[Evil Chase K]

Gone- Pittsburgh, Florida, Carolina, and Phoenix.  Buffalo and Ottawa are ifs, but I think they'll get financial assistance since they are both strong markets.

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I repeat...Pittsburgh WILL NOT be gone. They are losing the LEAST amount of money out of every team in the NHL, and they have a payroll low enough to stay afloat during the lockout.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will remain. And they'll become top contenders once the new collective bargaining and salary cap is implemented. They have all the young talent, all they need is 1 or 2 stars, and with the extra revenue they'll be getting...they should be able to afford it.

[Lowerdeck]

Just which teams are losing money in the NHL?

[Guest NYJetFan86]

how is pittsburgh gonna survive if they dont have any money now??

[Clawson]

amazing team known as "The New Jersey Devils" 

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I'd like to see them be "amazing" without the trap. :thumbs-up:

[Evil Chase K]

how is pittsburgh gonna survive if they dont have any money now??

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They have enough money to last throughout the strike. They made sure of it by cutting payroll.

[KRC]

I'd like to see them be "amazing" without the trap. :thumbs-up:

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bastard

btw, Damshow. Why exactaly would Buffalo and/or Ottawa need financial assistance if they just got new owners who are willing to spill out money. Isn't Eugine Melnuk (Sens Owner) a billioniare?

[Corizzle]

Just which teams are losing money in the NHL?

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19 of the 30 teams are, all the major markets (Toronto, Montreal etc.) are obviously making money. Don't know who would be losing. I'd guess Boston & Colorado are making but don't know for sureAlso ottawa won't go out, one of the richest men in Canada bought the team, he also owns the St. Mikes Majors in the OHL.

Edited June 10, 2004 by Corizzle

[Mike Ockizitchy]

Its gonna be a lockout my PWA friend.

And Columbus and Atlanta need to go

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Why would Atlanta and Columbus go? They both have promising young players and a couple stars or stars in the making (Heater, Kovy, ATL and Nash, CBS), and they haven't been in the league long. And the way the Thrashers played the first half of the year is showing things are looking bright. Plus Atlanta still has a couple of pretty good prospects coming in going by the names of Lehtonen and Colburn. And Columbus has Zherdev who could also turn out to be a very good player.