The Critic Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 .....HOCKAAAAAYYYYYYY???? WHOO HOOOO!!!! The NHL is BACK, BABY!!! The HITTING! The SCORING!!! The GREAT SAVES and SPECTACULAR PLAYS!!!! It ALL BEGINS TONI-.....what's that? Ohhhhhhh.......that's riiiiiiiight...... ....never mind.... The weird thing is, I TOTALLY forgot that tonight was supposed to be the Slackhawks opener against the MINNY WILD. Amazing how quickly it slipped out of my mind... Oh well.... FRIDAY NIGHT, BAYBEEEEEE!!!!! HAAAAAA-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! The Wolves open up in Millewaukay, then have their home opener on Saturday! WOLVES :fyou :fyou NHL and NHLPA :fyou :fyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 When Brian got home from work this morning he was asking me if I knew what today was and I said nope. He then reminded me that today was supposed to be opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Interesting thing I saw in the Trib today said that the ATL owner was fined $250,000 for saying that if the strike wasn't resolved after this year, that they woudl bring in replacement players. After the fine, the Thrashers owner said that he "deeply regretted" his comments "which were my personal, uninformed views" Sure they were.... :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Interesting thing I saw in the Trib today said that the ATL owner was fined $250,000 for saying that if the strike wasn't resolved after this year, that they woudl bring in replacement players. After the fine, the Thrashers owner said that he "deeply regretted" his comments "which were my personal, uninformed views" Sure they were.... :rolly Which raises an interesting question: Do you think there'd be many players willing to suit up as replacement players, and how far down the ranks would they have to go to find enough guys to fill all the NHL rosters? I was about to joke that "I already watch the Thrashers' replacement players - they're called The Wolves" but I doubt many of the Wolves would sign on as replacements. Whattya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Which raises an interesting question: Do you think there'd be many players willing to suit up as replacement players, and how far down the ranks would they have to go to find enough guys to fill all the NHL rosters? I was about to joke that "I already watch the Thrashers' replacement players - they're called The Wolves" but I doubt many of the Wolves would sign on as replacements. Whattya think? Honestly I think they will close down the NHL and declare an impasse, and start all over again without the NHLPA having dink to say about it. It is much cleaner that way, and the owners get to do everything they want to do without the ugliness of negotitaions and compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Honestly I think they will close down the NHL and declare an impasse, and start all over again without the NHLPA having dink to say about it. It is much cleaner that way, and the owners get to do everything they want to do without the ugliness of negotitaions and compromise. That move would get tied up in court for yeeeaaaarrrrssss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 That move would get tied up in court for yeeeaaaarrrrssss. Not if the owners just start a whole new league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Not if the owners just start a whole new league. There is NO WAY the owners could just drop it all and start up a new league without SERIOUS charges of unfair labor negotiations and union-busting, and that would definitely end up in court. It would set a very dangerous precedent and I think ALL labor unions would join the NHLPA's fight if the owners attempted that. It's simply not that easy, especially in these hyper-litigious times we live in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Not if the owners just start a whole new league. That is a very interesting idea to say the least. I wouldn't doubt the owners doing that and what else could the players do? Unless of course they don't mind playing in the minors or in Europe somewhere. It would only be a matter of time b4 the players would join together again to form another union though. Hell the Federal courts probably wouldn't allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I'm sorry, Jester (/looks at avatar)...what were you saying (/looks at avatar). Yikes, man, who needs hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I should be on my way into Chicago right now...this is just sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Let this strike last just three or four more months - that way, Ruutu will be able to start off the season on the ice, not on the bench (because of the shoulder surgery following the World Cup). Man, do I miss hockey though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Everyone should watch some mcrhl roller hockey, www.mcrhl.com lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVVY18 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 The Wolves open up in M'waukee on Friday and then the Home opener is Saturday at the Allstate Horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 14, 2004 Author Share Posted October 14, 2004 The Wolves open up in M'waukee on Friday and then the Home opener is Saturday at the Allstate Horizon. Thanks for that helpful information. Hadn't seen that posted anywhere in this thread.... Oh well.... FRIDAY NIGHT, BAYBEEEEEE!!!!! HAAAAAA-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! The Wolves open up in Millewaukay, then have their home opener on Saturday! :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Thanks for that helpful information. Hadn't seen that posted anywhere in this thread.... :finger You are soooo getting your house egged this halloween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 14, 2004 Author Share Posted October 14, 2004 You are soooo getting your house egged this halloween. Ahhh, that's OK, I won't even be home! Trick-or-treating with the kid during the day, and RAWKIN OWWT at the Double Door at night!!! ....and STAY OFF MY LAWN, YA LITTLE NE'ER-DO-WELL!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVVY18 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Thanks for that helpful information. Hadn't seen that posted anywhere in this thread.... :finger Like I actually read anything you post, blowhard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 14, 2004 Author Share Posted October 14, 2004 Like I actually read anything you post, blowhard. Until I read THAT sentence, I had always wondered how you could POSSIBLY be so woefully uninformed about everything! :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I'll be in Albany for the Baby Sens opener tomorrow. I cant wait to see Spezza, Vermette, Pothier and all them back again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I'll be in Albany for the Baby Sens opener tomorrow. I cant wait to see Spezza, Vermette, Pothier and all them back again We want to travel to see them in the next few months. I hope we do get the opportunity - it would be a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 We want to travel to see them in the next few months. I hope we do get the opportunity - it would be a blast! Where do you live? I know they make trips to Rochester, Hershey, Philly and Norfolk but other than that it's all in the northeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 .....HOCKAAAAAYYYYYYY???? WHOO HOOOO!!!! The NHL is BACK, BABY!!! The HITTING! The SCORING!!! The GREAT SAVES and SPECTACULAR PLAYS!!!! It ALL BEGINS TONI-.....what's that? Ohhhhhhh.......that's riiiiiiiight...... ....never mind.... The weird thing is, I TOTALLY forgot that tonight was supposed to be the Slackhawks opener against the MINNY WILD. Amazing how quickly it slipped out of my mind... Oh well.... FRIDAY NIGHT, BAYBEEEEEE!!!!! HAAAAAA-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! The Wolves open up in Millewaukay, then have their home opener on Saturday! WOLVES :fyou :fyou NHL and NHLPA :fyou :fyou What are you so angry about? Were you that eager to see the Slacks get pwned like the b****es that they are by a low rent organization like the Minnesota Wild? I do agree with you that the Wolves rock. Last November when I was home I went to a game and I parked my car, got a great seat, ate and got a kickass Wolves cap for under 50 bucks. That is about 125 bucks in Slackhawk land and for a far inferior on-ice performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 That move would get tied up in court for yeeeaaaarrrrssss. Personally I dont give a s*** if the NHL rots away to nothing. The players are, for the most part, a bunch of whiny overpaid pussies and the owners are all a bunch of greedy old bastards who would steal from their own childrens piggy bank. One thing the players and owners do have in common though is that they both care NOTHING about their fans and thats why the NHL has precious few of those anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 What are you so angry about? Were you that eager to see the Slacks get pwned like the b****es that they are by a low rent organization like the Minnesota Wild? I do agree with you that the Wolves rock. Last November when I was home I went to a game and I parked my car, got a great seat, ate and got a kickass Wolves cap for under 50 bucks. That is about 125 bucks in Slackhawk land and for a far inferior on-ice performance. Hey, Nuke, While the post was mostly sarcastic, I am pissed that the owners and players can't figure out a way to solve their dispute, and more pissed that they're not even trying. I'm not upset about the SlackHawks not playing, except that they finally do seem to have a few young players worth watching ( and yes, I DO realize that we'll only see them in Chicago until it's time to pay them ). I AM upset about not seeing the Red Wings, Lightning, Flyers, Bruins, etc etc etc. I love hockey, and I WANT to see NHL hockey. I'll always watch the Wolves, but I'd like to have more hockey on TV. It's not as if ESPN is going to start showing the AHL Game Of The Week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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