RippedOnNitro

This is where I got the info from: http://www.canada.com/news/NHLPA+tables+offer+league+says+players+willing+accept+less/7089103/story.html "The proposal includes delinking the salary cap from hockey-related revenue and setting a fixed rate -- increasing by two per cent for the first year, four per cent for the second and six per cent for the third. Afterwards, the players would hold an option to have the fourth year revert back to the current system, where they are entitled to receive 57 per cent of all revenues."

Unfortunately the nhlpa stands on keeping the players at 57 per cent in the end...

You mean bailing out teams in non-hockey markets? I guess players still want to keep those teams around due to job security?

I don't care that a player makes 4 million a year, but what bothers me is that they won't settle for 3.7 million. Which is still a huge amount to get paid for playing your favorite sport.

Maybe I am looking it the wrong way, but this is what I think. Revenue have been almost doubled since 2004, which means salaries have been doubled (100% increase). My personal salary have been increased around 15% during the same period. Is it really too much to ask that players give up a few percent on their annual multiple million dollar contracts? And they even get paid to have one of the greatest jobs in the world...playing your favorite sport! If there is a lockout: Owners: would not care, since they won't have to pay salaries. Players: would not care, since they go play in Europe. Fans: would be pissed off, well atleast I am!!! On a sidenote...actually the fans are (directly or indirectly) paying the owners and players so they should be #1 priority (this is why I will blame both parties incase a lockout occurs, since neither put the fans at #1)!!!

The latest proposal of the owners sounds like they gave in significantly in regards to their first proposal (from 43% to 50%). With the NHLPA set at keeping the 57% they need to drop significantly as well. The revenue regarding hockey-related and non-hockey-related income was negotiable according to both sides if I remember correctly. I just don't see how teams can get under the cap without a rollback but to send players to the AHL. However players would still be guaranteed their original salary which I think is important to the NHLPA. I guess the salary cap is negotiable when the NHLPA is willing to drop from their 57%...??? And for the record...both proposals from the NHL and NHLPA does not solve the problem regarding revenue sharing amongst teams. Just don't count on getting my sympathy vote when players reject to take a 7% drop in salary in the NHL, but still go play in Europe for a small percentage of their NHL salary.

BRUINS SECURE RASK WITH ONE-YEAR, $3.5 MILLION CONTRACT http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=399457

I don't mind seeing this happen during the offseason...although I really don't see this happen during the offseason (unfortunately).

I will chip in an extra $10 if they win the next three games against the Preds and make it to the next round.

Anyone else think that Edmonton raises the cup in about 4 years? Too bad for the teams that always barely miss the play-offs...they get stuck in between...

I'll pledge for: First round: Winning the series in 7 games: $1 Winning the series in 6 games: $3 Winning the series in 5 games: $6 Winning the series in 4 games: $10 Second round: Winning the series in 7 games: $3 Winning the series in 6 games: $6 Winning the series in 5 games: $10 Winning the series in 4 games: $15 Third round: Winning the series in 7 games: $6 Winning the series in 6 games: $10 Winning the series in 5 games: $15 Winning the series in 4 games: $21 Fourth round: Winning the series in 7 games: $10 Winning the series in 6 games: $15 Winning the series in 5 games: $21 Winning the series in 4 games: $28 When winning the cup: $1 per goal for the total play-off goal difference (goals for minus goals against) $5 per shutout for the total play-off shutout difference (shutouts for minus shutouts against) $2 per shorthanded goal for the total play-off shorthanded goals difference (shorthanded goals for minus shorthanded goals against) $1 per point gained extra above 99 points in the regular season (so including the 100th point) --> so this would be a $3 bonus (102 minus 99).

I actually found a formula some time ago: A) 90 B) ROUND( ( (Winning Pct) - 0.500 ) * 82 * 10/9 ) C) ( Wins in Last10 games - Losses in Last10 games ) D) (+1 if on winning streak OR -1 if on losing streak) * ROUND( ( (Streak length) - 1 ) / 2 ) A + B + C + D = power ranking points This was based on a formula dating back in 2005 and for the MLB, but I am not sure if it is the same for the NHL???

My gut tells me that we won't sign any of Suter and Parise. But then again...I was pleasantly surprised when Hossa signed. I also find it hardly to believe that we are going to sit with a lot of cap space left (again) without having a plan to spend it wisely. But as Majsheppard and Esquire mentioned...what will happen to the cap? And is there even going to be a (recuded) season? Btw...if the cap goes down, what will happen with teams already spending over the cap? Do they need to buy out players or something like that?

I have no problem sending him back to GR to play big minutes and for him return when the play-offs start. I would however be extremely disappointed if he won't make the Red Wings roster next season. I don't think there is much for him to learn in the AHL anymore, he should play on NHL-level fulltime, preferably learn as much as possible from Lidstrom.

Site is looking good...hope my scores will look better

KHL Season opener was cancelled in the middle of the first period.

I am speechless...

Never heard of a rerouting service before, but thanks for the tip, it might be a very useful solution.

Hi fellow Red Wings fans, I have been a huge fan for many years now, but because I live in The Netherlands I only followed the Red Wings intensely for the last few years. Now I am looking for Red Wings merchandise, in particular a Red Wings doormat (like: http://onestopfanshop.com/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=297190&SEName=detroit-red-wings-door-mat-floor-rug-doormat-3x4 ). But every website I visit only ships to the United States. Maybe someone (perhaps from Europe and encountered the same problem) can help me find a few websites that actually do ship to Europe? All help is appreciated. Kind regards, Ron

Visitors will be forced to take their filthy shoes off before entering the Red Wings domain! Thanks for offering your help, really appreciate it. That could indeed be a solution.

Thanks for hosting the game...I had a lot of fun participating! I wouldn't change a thing next year!

Is it fair to compare his numbers in the KHL with Hudler's numbers in the same year? Jagr: 51-22-20-42 (0.83 points per game) Hudler: 54-19-35-54 (1 point per game) Just saying that I am not impressed with Hudler's game after leaving for the KHL and then returning...

Oh great...Modano 2.0, it didn't work past season, it won't work next season. I'll go with young(er) talent...

VAN/BOS: 4-3

Just transferred the amount for myself and my brother Vladimir316.