Nick Against the World (26 Viewers)

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,172
Yeah laugh it up. How would you feel if one of your favorite sports, one that you have played for years and years, gets shut down at the highest level? Not very funny if you ask me.
 

Respaul

Senior Member
Jul 14, 2002
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++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++


Because it is a sport you could probably care less about.
Im sorry Andy, but where are you going with this... Why wouldnt i care about the sport... hockey is on the tv often enough....

Or are you saying that i couldnt care about an american sport... this is ridiculous, its no different to me saying why should you care when your talking about juventus or for that matter football in general...

Sorry i may well have missed something... what are you getting at?
 

KB824

Senior Member
Sep 16, 2003
31,789
Paul, shut the hell up.

You didn't even know that England had a team in the World Junior Championships :D


And yes, it does suck that there is no hockey. I'm just hoping that Montreal wins the weighted lottery for the #1 pick. I also travel to Montreal once a year to catch a game and the, umm, "entertainment"

Helloooooooooo, Sydney Crosby. Come to Montreal, baby.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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"NHL ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF 2004-05 SEASON
NEW YORK (February 16, 2005) - The National Hockey League announced today that, because a new collective bargaining agreement has not been realized, it no longer is practical to conduct an abbreviated 2004-05 season.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued the following statement:

"Every professional sports League owes its very existence to its fans. Everyone associated with the National Hockey League owes our fans an apology for being unable to accomplish what is necessary for our game and our fans. We are truly sorry.

"Five months ago, I stated that the National Hockey League could not function without an economic system that will bring our League into the 21st Century. I said that our 30 Clubs were united in their dedication to an economic system under which the teams and players, sharing common objectives and a commitment to our fans' satisfaction, would work together as partners.

"The time since then has been devoted to the pursuit of that goal. Today, I can tell you that our determination remains every bit as strong as it was in September to secure the partnership required to protect and ensure the future of the League ... for the benefit of the Clubs, the Players, and our devoted fans.

"When I stood before you in September, I said NHL teams would not play again until our economic problems had been solved. As I stand before you today, it is my sad duty to announce that because that solution has not yet been attained, it no longer is practical to conduct even an abbreviated season. Accordingly, I have no choice but to announce the formal cancellation of play for 2004-05.

"We profoundly regret the suffering this has caused our fans, our business partners and the thousands of people who depend on our industry for their livelihoods. We will continue to explore and pursue all available options in order to achieve a successful resolution to this dispute and to get the best game in the world back where it belongs -- on the ice, in front of the best fans in the world.

"As I also said in September, what we must do now is not about the present or the short-term needs of this season. Rather, it is about the future of our League and 30 teams.

"The National Hockey League was formed in 1917, and it has played a season through to a championship in every year but 1919. Through the decades and the generations we have faced a variety of crises and challenges -- some of which seemed catastrophic at the time. The League persevered through all those adversities and the League will persevere through this one, as well -- to emerge with a framework for the future, one that is fair to everyone -- where our players are fairly paid, receiving what we can afford -- no more, no less.

"This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided."



That's incredible. I'm not a big hockey fan myself either, but it's always a shame when something goes wrong in a popular sport. A cancellation of an entire season is just....
 

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