Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 I heard today that the NFL has decided that they are going to have a lockout for the 2011-2012 Football season. With Football being the most popular sport in the states, I see this being a huge opportunity for the NHL. The NHL should get on ESPN, especially for those Sunday/Monday game times that were held by football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) I heard today that the NFL has decided that they are going to have a lockout for the 2011-2012 Football season. With Football being the most popular sport in the states, I see this being a huge opportunity for the NHL. The NHL should get on ESPN, especially for those Sunday/Monday game times that were held by football. They sorta have this thing called a contract. Edited March 12, 2011 by CaliWingsNut 1 mjlegend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 I heard today that the NFL has decided that they are going to have a lockout for the 2011-2012 Football season. With Football being the most popular sport in the states, I see this being a huge opportunity for the NHL. The NHL should get on ESPN, especially for those Sunday/Monday game times that were held by football. Wouldn't get your hopes up, there still could be football. And even if there wasn't, Bettman thinks the NHL is fine on VS and NBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 I don't think that's what was announced tonight. In fact, I specifically read articles saying the players weren't locked out yet. I think it's likely that the first couple games will be canceled, but does anyone really think the NFL, the most successful sports league in the US, is going to ruin everything with a total lock-out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 There will be an NFL season. How long, who knows, but they'll play. Too much to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank the Tank 31 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 There will be an NFL season. How long, who knows, but they'll play. Too much to lose. Your avatar makes me laugh hysterically, and I'm a Hawks fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aflac9262 211 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) They sorta have this thing called a contract. Isn't the TV contract set to expire after this season? Or did they re-up with Versus/NBC/Comcast/etc? I would love to see the NHL return to ESPN, which would likely mean a return of NHL 2Night program as well. Wouldn't mind hearing this again (see attached). Edited March 12, 2011 by aflac9262 3 HadThomasVokounOnFortSt, Din758 and Shaman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... Jezz man just marry the guy already. Your the biggest Crosby fan boy I know and my best friend growing up is a penguins fan. 7 Electrophile, dirtydangles, Jasper84 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 They sorta have this thing called a contract. With a network that was recently aquired by Comcast. Vs will likely become NBC sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Leave it to Carman to interject Crosby into something that is TOTALLY NOT ABOUT HIM AT ALL. 14 HadThomasVokounOnFortSt, IILeiBlazeII, hooon and 11 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... that doesnt have that much to do with the topic, but thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... The NHL is a major sport. In Canada every other sport combined can't pull NHL ratings. In the US Hockey isn't exactly Football, but they have a strong market share in some states and respectable market shares in others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 The players union has turned into an association and 10 players have already filed a lawsuit against the league for antitrust. It'll be interesting when training camps and the season is supposed to begin and the players don't have medical care or paychecks. All in all, this is going to make major waves throughout all American Prosport leagues, strengthening the position and gap between owners and players. I foresee more college football, college basketball, and NBA coverage on ESPN before the NHL. 1 commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownUW 18 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 The players union has turned into an association and 10 players have already filed a lawsuit against the league for antitrust. It'll be interesting when training camps and the season is supposed to begin and the players don't have medical care or paychecks. All in all, this is going to make major waves throughout all American Prosport leagues, strengthening the position and gap between owners and players. I foresee more college football, college basketball, and NBA coverage on ESPN before the NHL. How could they really put more of those on? Seems like that's all I can see when I turn on SportsCenter. I saw yesterday that P. Manning and Tom Brady had already set up lawsuits against the league, so it could get interesting. That being said, I doubt that the entire season will be locked out. As others above have said, there is too much to lose by canceling the whole shebang. I could imagine a couple weeks lost in the beginning of the season, but then everyone comes to their senses and renegotiates. If not... well, I'd love to see the NHL back on ESPN with some greater coverage nationwide. I'm not really holding my breath, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... Why dude, why? :nonono: (Don't bother responding) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) As far as the best player in the league being out is concerned, I'm pretty sure Pavel came back a while ago. In a way this kind of makes me sad because the Lions were showing some good potential at the end of last season so I was thinking this could have been a good year for them. Edited March 12, 2011 by Lovin Jiri Fischer 6 IILeiBlazeII, evilzyme, 55fan and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 I wish it were true, but I don't see any chance of the NHL gaining market share because of an NFL lockout. Unless the NFL loses an entire season, which I don't think will happen. October and November NHL is not interesting enough to attract mainstream attention. If the NHL playoffs were during the lockout, maybe they get some increase in ratings. But not for early season games. If anyone is going to see an increase it is MLB playoffs and College Football. 1 Din758 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 All in all, this is going to make major waves throughout all American Prosport leagues, strengthening the position and gap between owners and players. I foresee more college football, college basketball, and NBA coverage on ESPN before the NHL. You forgot poker, volleyball, bowling, and spelling bee's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Don't you know man? Poker is a sport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 Unfortunately, This will squander my chances of seeing the BEARS win the division AGAIN and then properly spank the packers 2 if not 3 times and win the superbowl. ..But should the wings win the cup, it will brighten the outlook for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 Unfortunately, This will squander my chances of seeing the BEARS win the division AGAIN and then properly spank the packers 2 if not 3 times and win the superbowl. ..But should the wings win the cup, it will brighten the outlook for sure. You should be happy if there is a lockout. You do not want to give this Packers team a chance to repeat. They'll actually have a running back this year and their pro-bowl tight end. Youngest team in the league last year as Super Bowl Champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 And yet the best player of the NHL is out because of two illegal headshots that went unpunished. Awesome, so much for NHL becoming a major sport... Lidstrom is injured? I heard nothing of this. 7 Hiei, 55fan, ogreslayer and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrindupaLine 4 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 Unfortunately, This will squander my chances of seeing the BEARS win the division AGAIN and then properly spank the packers 2 if not 3 times and win the superbowl. ..But should the wings win the cup, it will brighten the outlook for sure. What, did they sign your monstorously fat ass to the o-line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 I wouldn't mind if the NFL decides to do a lockout next season on 2 counts. 1. Could be good for Hockey 2. NFL games always mess up my tv shows by making them late to come on or not airing at all. 1 Lovin Jiri Fischer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
