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[NeverForgetMac25]

I'm seriously surprised it got done but uber-excited.  I don't know what I would've done once the Football season ended.

[frankgrimes]

I hope they are staying away from the thank you fans crap. Want to do something for the people you've let down and fans? Give them a freaking paycheque for all the months they've been missing, because  you two couldn't decide how to split 3,3 billion $$$$$$$$$  for months and months.

 

Yes, I am happy we're going to have a season but sour taste is sour taste. I think a lot of credit should go to Beckenbough, one heck of a mediator.

 

Give something back and make Centerice free at leas t till the playoffs.

Edited by frankgrimes, 06 January 2013 - 09:47 PM.

[irishock]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

NHL sent out memo to teams tonight saying Jan 19 puck drop is most probable, however if ratification process goes fast, Jan 15 still in play

 

 

 

We have the Blues on NBC scheduled for the 20th. Won't be surprised if that gets pushed to the 19th to begin the season, or they could have us against the Blackhawks on 19th and Blues game stays on the 20th. Would be rough start if so.

 

 

Edited by irishock, 06 January 2013 - 10:45 PM.

[puckbags]

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun

NHL sent out memo to teams tonight saying Jan 19 puck drop is most probable, however if ratification process goes fast, Jan 15 still in play

 

 

Love that statement..shouldn't everything go fast now after blowing have a season? lol

 

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros]

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Please don't go running back! Stand up for yourselfs and show Bettman and Fehr we won't put up with their crap any longer! Full areans will only give leadership the financial support that what they did to us was right, and we'll probably see another lockout in 8 years.<br />
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This is your entertainment dollars we're talking about! Show them what they did to us was wrong!</p></blockquote>
Agreed. They can f uck themselves if they think I'm spending a dime on anything (tickets, merchandise, Center Ice, etc).

I'll still be on LGW to discuss the game and the like. It isn't fair for me to take my anger with this pathetic excuse for a sports league out on a website that isn't affiliated with it. I still love the game of hockey as much as ever, but the NHL can go to hell. I'm not buying a damn thing from them.

I can't wait for the sight of empty arenas.

[irishock]

Hoping the Vancouver tickets aren't so damn high this season when the Wings come to town.

[cusimano_brothers]

Lost in the shuffle:

 

 

 

Discipline

All on-ice incidents will go directly to NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan for review. After that, an appeal will go directly to commissioner Gary Bettman.

However, a neutral third party can be consulted on suspensions of six games or more at this point. This gives players additional security in that everything will be handled fairly without bias.

If you go through a former player, a commissioner, a neutral party and are still found guilty, you probably did something wrong.

 

[NeverForgetMac25]

I hope they are staying away from the thank you fans crap. Want to do something for the people you've let down and fans? Give them a freaking paycheque for all the months they've been missing, because  you two couldn't decide how to split 3,3 billion $$$$$$$$$  for months and months.

 

Yes, I am happy we're going to have a season but sour taste is sour taste. I think a lot of credit should go to Beckenbough, one heck of a mediator.

 

Give something back and make Centerice free at leas t till the playoffs.

 

The playoffs aren't on Center Ice anymore.  The NBC Sports networks cover all the games now.  DirecTV has already stated that they will adjust the price accordingly based on if/when the deal got done.  I expect a prorated bill around $85-$100 for the season.

[chuckdee]

About effin' time!!

 

 

 

 

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[Tim.D]

I don't remember if this was posted yet, but here's a neat video by TSN the morning the lockout ended.

[ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

cant wait!!!
im so excited!
DROP THE PUCK ALREADY!!

[cusimano_brothers]

1) Sochi 2014 was not finalized.

2) Expanded rosters to begin with are a distinct possibility, with teams are only inviting about half as many players as usual.

[Z and D for the C]

The playoffs aren't on Center Ice anymore.  The NBC Sports networks cover all the games now.  DirecTV has already stated that they will adjust the price accordingly based on if/when the deal got done.  I expect a prorated bill around $85-$100 for the season.

 

I thought I saw somewhere that Center ice would be free. Was that just a false rumor?

[Euro_Twins]

I don't remember if this was posted yet, but here's a neat video by TSN the morning the lockout ended.

 

 

I have been kind of wary about how I would feel about the season once started, and watching that first half of the video made me feel even more upset at the fact that they couldn't come to an agreement sooner, then the second half came and I nearly jumped out of my seat. I just remembered why I love hockey so much and can't wait for hockey again... LETS GO WINGS!!

 

EDIT: LOVED the huge hit by White at the end!

Edited by Euro_Twins, 08 January 2013 - 01:18 PM.

[barciur]

I am excited to get my first season as a Wings fan underway

[Hockeytown0001]

I am excited to get my first season as a Wings fan underway

 

What made you join the dark side? 

[barciur]

A friend of mine.. I am pretty new to hockey overall.

 

To not get this thread OT, here's more details if you're interested http://www.letsgowin...an-need-advice/

[Hockeytown0001]

New GDT format for this year. You guys will like it.  

[haroldsnepsts]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

OK, a little review of the critical path: NHL B of G will have CBA ratification vote this afternoon. Simple majority (16) req'd for approval                    

 

 

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

NHLPA ratification vote tentatively set for Thurs/Fri, with entire process hopefully complete by Saturday.                    

 

 

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

The Memorandum of Understanding between NHL and NHLPA is not expected to completed and signed off on by both sides until Saturday.                    

 

 

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

If all goes well and according to plan, training camps will open Sunday Jan. 13 and 48-game season would open on Sat Jan. 19.                    

[vladdy16]

 

This was funny.  "The KHL is SO much better.  Did you see that backcheck by Semin?"