So what do YOU guys think about the lockout as fans

[saint]

Since there is nothing else to talk about, I was wondering what you guys thought of the lockout and who you side with. IMO I know this is partially the owner's fault for the escalation of the players salaries, but I'm in favor of a cap. I know it makes sports like the NFL a lot more entertaining, and anything that helps the NHL I'd be in favor of. I have a hard time sympathizing with players who won't take a pay cut, but are more than willing to go to Europe and play for "pennies" compared to their salaries in the NHL. To me those players are all hypocrits, and even though I am a huge fan of the game part of me wants this to last a while so the players really feel the effects. The average salary from a cap would not drop much and would really effect the top echelon of players more than the little guys. It's funny how the leaders of the player's association are all the guys who make the big bucks and could give two chits about the little guys in the NHL. The whole situation makes me sick, and even as a true NHL fan I'm getting to the point that I am starting to not care. This sport was already in trouble who knows what this will do.

I'm interested in what other big hockey fans feel about the situation, since all I ever read are reports by media with agendas.

Anyone?

Or following my own reasoning, I guess I could play Paul +350 and McCants +500 and as long as one of them wins I'll profit.

 

[kickserv]

kickserv sides with the owners.....the owners are strong, they aint going to buckle I can tell ya that. And yes your bang on about the so called "player reps"....it's all the guys making the big bucks......I got news for ya as time goes on more and more players will "speak out" and the owners will get what they want.......this season will be wiped out....but I assure ya the players won't miss TWO seasons.....no friggen way!


oh and one other thing......we Canadians miss it :cursin:

 

[freelancc]

I have a hard time sympathizing with players who won't take a pay cut, but are more than willing to go to Europe and play for "pennies" compared to their salaries in the NHL. .

well said...

 

[Vaseuro]

Im siding with the owners. How is someone who spent lets say, a billion dollars buying an organization, supposed to make money when they keep loosing money every year because of the high salaries.

I like these 4 actions to be considered.

1) Rookies can only make $800,000 and can only double it with bonuses.

2) Two way arbitration. A team could send a player to arbitration to take a pay cut.

3) No player can make more than 6 million!

4) UFA will start at 30 years old.