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[Quick]

At one point, Leafs-GAF actually had enough for a roster. :lol

 

[Alucard]

I wouldn't mind this at all.

Bring in a rag-tag group of one-off replacements, make a movie out of it after.

"Lucky Pucks"
"The RepLOLcements"

 

[vatstep]

I wouldn't mind this at all.

Bring in a rag-tag group of one-off replacements, make a movie out of it after.

Who will Keanu play?

 

[Solo]

Who will Keanu play?

Kessel. Skinny after the lockout left him starving, of course.

 

[Marvie_3]

One of the few perks. Just like free health care.

Except it isn't free.

 

[Alucard]

Promote all the AHL rosters to the NHL, pay them 25% of what the NHLers were making, and see what happens.

How would this affect coaches?

Let's get this done.

 

[Socreges]

I think the NHLPA (ie, the players that compose it) are also affected by how they inevitably compare themselves (and how they're treated, compensated) to other sports. Fehr coming in from the MLB probably doesn't help things at all.

 

[Marvie_3]

How would this affect coaches?

Let's get this done.

Fuck 'em. I'll coach for 25% of what normal coaches make.

 

[CREMSteve]

I despise the NHLPA so much that at this point, I want the NHL to bring in replacement players to shit on them.

I'm right there with you, buddy.

I'd pay to watch replacement players in a heartbeat, I cheer for the team, not the individuals wearing the jersey. Hockey's hockey, the sooner these greedy players realize this, the better.

 

[Revenant]

I think the NHLPA (ie, the players that compose it) are also affected by how they inevitably compare themselves (and how they're treated, compensated) to other sports. Fehr coming in from the MLB probably doesn't help things at all.

NFL $11B
MLB $7B
NBA $3.8B
NHL $3.3B
MLS $0.28B


they better not.

 

[SpectreFire]

I wouldn't mind this at all.

Bring in a rag-tag group of one-off replacements, make a movie out of it after.

Mount Rushmore will play Dustin Byfuglien.

 

[vatstep]

The role of Tim Thomas will be played by

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

You know, as somebody who had zero experience with Hockey, and who only started watching during the previous playoffs, and got REALLY into it...

This angers me. I want some hockey.

 

[Socreges]

NFL $11B
MLB $7B
NBA $3.8B
NHL $3.3B
MLS $0.28B


they better not.

But they do. It's an ego thing. They don't want to think they're part of a lesser league.

You know, as somebody who had zero experience with Hockey, and who only started watching during the previous playoffs, and got REALLY into it...

This angers me. I want some hockey.

Will you return in 365 days?

It's the people that are new to the sport that often don't come back.

 

[Cake Boss]

Promote all the AHL rosters to the NHL, pay them 25% of what the NHLers were making, and see what happens.

Another cut would have to go to the AHL to allow it to happen.

 

[Quick]

Another cut would have to go to the AHL to allow it to happen.

Aren't the majority of AHLers NHL-eligible, thus making them part of the NHLPA? I know there are AHL clubs that sign players for their own roster, but I'd assume there's more NHL prospects than AHL players.

Someone wanna break this down for me?

 

[Alucard]

Sidney Crosby will be played by...

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Based Huberdeau to be played by

 

[Razorskin]

The role of Tim Thomas will be played by

That works but you can't deny he looks a lot like drew carey (well not present drew carey)

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

Will you return in 365 days?

It's the people that are new to the sport that often don't come back.

Oh, I'll be back.

It just baffles me that they pull this kind of crap and end up losing whatever new fans they might have gained.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

I despise the NHLPA so much that at this point, I want the NHL to bring in replacement players to shit on them.

This.

The players are full of shit here. Removing the salary cap will burn this league down in record time. The MLB is complete ass right now. There are a handful of teams that you can count on every year and the rest of the league is just a farm system for them.

The salary cap is necessary, and keeping that cap at something affordable to spread hockey to the markets they've chosen to spread it to is also required.

If the players want more money, then move all the teams south of the Mason Dixon line back north.

 

[Alucard]

Andrei Markov will be played by...

Patrick Elias will be played by...

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

This.

The players are full of shit here. Removing the salary cap will burn this league down in record time. The MLB is complete ass right now. There are a handful of teams that you can count on every year and the rest of the league is just a farm system for them.

As a Royals fan, this statement cuts me to the core.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

I love the NFL, so frankly I'm in good shape through February. Especially with games on Thursday every week.

But from Feb to September is a ghost town without hockey. I stopped watching the NBA after Michael Jordan retired (from the Bulls... the 2nd time). I stopped watching baseball because it's boring as fuck and only a couple of teams are good. MLS... no.

Just, there's nothing there. We need hockey.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

As a Royals fan, this statement cuts me to the core.

Pirates fan here, so yeah, I feel your pain. Hoping this is the first year in forever that they actually finish over .500, but I seriously haven't watched a Pirate game in more than a decade.

 

[Smiley90]

Oh go fuck yourself Grabner.

I'm glad we dumped your ass to the Islanders.

I liked Grabner, he's what we all hoped Raymond would be...


Also, assigning movie roles to players is a glorious idea.

Malhotra will be played by:

 

[Dr.Acula]

Jared Leto finally gets the role he was born to play: Zetterberg!

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Ryan Getzlaf will be played by a random cancer sufferer from the Make A Wish foundation.

 

[Marvie_3]

Ryan Getzlaf will be played by a random cancer sufferer from the Make A Wish foundation.

:lol :lol :lol

 

[Revenant]

Ryan Getzlaf will be played by a random cancer sufferer from the Make A Wish foundation.

so bad, yet

 

[SuperSonic1305]

"Lucky Pucks"
"The RepLOLcements"

"The Expuckables"

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Found a few more who could be the players for the movie:

Tyler Kennedy:

Pavel Datsyuk:

Evgeni Malkin:

 

[SpectreFire]

so bad, yet

Why is that gif looping backwards?

 

[Magni]

As someone who left NA during the last lockout and who just got back this summer (but only for the year this time around), I'm pissed. I'm lucky I got to see a game last winter while I was visiting, but I was hoping to make it a regular occurrence this time around, not to mention watching all the other games online. The time difference stops me from properly doing so in Europe

 

[Smiley90]

Why is that gif looping backwards?

the fuck is happening.

 

[Marvie_3]

Found a few more who could be the players for the movie:

Tyler Kennedy:

That one is too easy.

 

[Revenant]

Why is that gif looping backwards?

you're high spectre.

 

[Smiley90]

so bad, yet

mhmmm.

one of them starts the gif with a smirk, the other ends it with. Tempted to agree with Spectre here.

 

[KernelPanic]

Donald Fehr will be played by:

 

[Marvie_3]

you're high spectre.

I wish I was high. Then I could go stare at the ice cubes in my freezer and see mini hockey games on all of them.

 

[MetatronM]

I despise the NHLPA so much that at this point, I want the NHL to bring in replacement players to shit on them.

Seriously speaking, is there any legal reason preventing them from bringing in replacement players?

Bringing in replacements would probably end this shit fast.

 

[RBH]

 

[SpectreFire]

Seriously speaking, is there any legal reason preventing them from bringing in replacement players?

Bringing in replacements would probably end this shit fast.

I think Vancouver could make it by with a replacement top line of...

 

[Plinko]

Seriously speaking, is there any legal reason preventing them from bringing in replacement players?

Bringing in replacements would probably end this shit fast.

It's not a strike, it's a lockout.

 

[KernelPanic]

Seriously speaking, is there any legal reason preventing them from bringing in replacement players?

Bringing in replacements would probably end this shit fast.

They could only do that if the players went on strike. They want to play but the NHL locked them out.

 

[Smiley90]

And before anyone asks, it's because they don't want to risk players going on strike right before the playoffs (which they did in another sport I believe?), because that'd make the owners look AWFUL and would tie their hands.

 

[Socreges]

Tara Reid in an inspired turn as Paulina Gretzky:

 

[Magni]

Tara Reid in an inspired turn as Paulina Gretzky:

Getting a 403 from that link, rehost?

 

[Smiley90]

This is pretty cool:

http://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/zz2zh/we_heard_about_that_lockout/

We heard about that lockout.
...and while we're just as disappointed as you, we're NOT locked out and ready to give you your hockey fix (opening night is only 26 short days away). Support your local minor league teams, we'll hold you over until they figure things out in the NHL.
Sincerely, the Grand Rapids Griffins - proud member of the American Hockey League, the top level of professional hockey in the Western Hemisphere.

Glad you'll be checking us and the rest of the league out this season!
We're currently heading into our 17th season, and 12th as a member of the AHL. Prior to that, we played in the IHL. Our name comes from a creature from Greek mythology that possesses the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. The Griffins' nickname was selected from names submitted by the community and officially adopted on Nov. 20, 1995. Our mascots Griff and Finn keep fans entertained at the Van Andel Arena during the season and in various community appearances year round.
We're looking forward to renewing our rivalry with the Chicago Wolves and Milwaukee Admirals this season, thanks to some divisional realignment.
Our Facebook page has a pretty complete organizational history in our timeline, check that out and let us know if you have any ideas or feedback for us throughout the season!

 

[fallout]

Go Ice Caps!








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