Do we have a CBA strife thread yet?

[DaBoltsNIsles]

That is a big difference, too. There are TONS of exceptions in the NBA such that teams can and readily do exceed the cap. The "amnesty" clause is the biggest one basically allowing teams to dump one contract prior to the season and it won't count towards the cap. That's huge. Imagine if every NHL team could just dump a player each year. No Scott Gomez, no Brian Campbell. Imagine the impact just that one player difference would make.

The amnesty clause in the NBA is a one time thing. Teams can only do it once & never again during the current CBA.

 

[puckhead]

pretty charts and graphs
CBA Negotations Have Been A Flop, But Now Take A Turn | CanucksArmy

 

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Sides in NHL dispute need to push things to the brink | Hockey | CBC Sports

 

[DChero]

Nothing changed? Okay, just doing my monthly check-in.

 

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Nothing changed? Okay, just doing my monthly check-in.

Smart man and good scheduling - Check-in same time next month, at least we'll be closer to some decisions.

 

[DChero]

Smart man and good scheduling - Check-in same time next month, at least we'll be closer to some decisions.

Roger, Roger. Over and out.

 

[IndyAndy]

Sides in NHL dispute need to push things to the brink | Hockey | CBC Sports

The most recent reader-posted comment at the time that I read this article:

"It's good to see the league doing something to reduce concussions this season."

 

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"It's good to see the league doing something to reduce concussions this season."

I saw that comment as well, that was pretty good. No Sheriff Shanahan videos yet this season either.

 

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DarrenDreger: Well, one side says there was a meeting this am and now the other side says there wasn't. Somewhat humorous.

 

[Jared]

This is ridiculous. Has cost me $5.00 now. I had to upgrade my cable package to include the Fox Soccer Channel. English Premier League has been my NHL replacement. It beats the heck out the NFL...

 

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Kevin Paul Dupont ‏@GlobeKPD
Club exec tells me he's doubtful all 30 franchises survive if 2012-'13 season scrubbed. Tough route to contraction, but sounds good to me.

 

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Bettman, NHL already appear winners on paper | Hockey | CBC Sports

 

[forty_three]

I saw that comment as well, that was pretty good. No Sheriff Shanahan videos yet this season either.

Always look on the bright side of life.

Kevin Paul Dupont ‏@GlobeKPD
Club exec tells me he's doubtful all 30 franchises survive if 2012-'13 season scrubbed. Tough route to contraction, but sounds good to me.

Fuck you, whoever you are.

 

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Fuck you, whoever you are.

He's a Bruins writer if it helps...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Kevin Paul Dupont ‏@GlobeKPD
Club exec tells me he's doubtful all 30 franchises survive if 2012-'13 season scrubbed. Tough route to contraction, but sounds good to me.

Chuck has been righting the checks for his losses for a few years now. He just signed a long term lease with the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He's got control of the NVMC so he can fill dates their. Hopefully my team will be fine. We shall see.

 

[Comeds]

lol, as soon as they finish contracting a couple of teams they will unveil plans to expand by two teams.

 

[elocomotive]

Allegedly one of the governors has submitted a proposal to the union that meets in the middle of the two sides - 9-year CBA with 7-year opt out, 6-year contract limite (up to 8 years for players already with a team for 5 years or more), etc.

We might see some compromise reached in the next 24 hours.

In New York, this is E. Loco. (bit stolen from C. Omeds)

 

[puckhead]

Allegedly one of the governors has submitted a proposal to the union that meets in the middle of the two sides - 9-year CBA with 7-year opt out, 6-year contract limite (up to 8 years for players already with a team for 5 years or more), etc.

We might see some compromise reached in the next 24 hours.

In New York, this is E. Loco. (bit stolen from C. Omeds)

if only someone wold have suggested this months ago
here's a similar take: Rest easy, here is your new CBA - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN

 

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I don't know E. Loco, the governor must have forgetten about Bill Daly's hill that he will die on...

 

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By the way, I enjoyed C. Thomas Omeds in 'The Outsiders'...