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**DaFace** · 01-06-2013, 08:41 AM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...cba-framework/

NHL lockout: Owners, players reach tentative agreement on CBA framework

After more than 16 consecutive hours of bargaining on the 113th day of the lockout, the NHL and NHLPA reached a tentative agreement on the framework of a new collective bargaining agreement around 5 a.m. Sunday.

“We have reached an agreement on the framework of a new collective bargaining agreement, the details of which need to be put to paper,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said during a news conference, standing next to NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr.

“We’ve got to dot a lot of I’s and cross a lot of T’s,” Bettman said. “There’s still a lot of work to be done, but the basic framework of the deal has been agreed upon.”

The deal still requires ratification from the players and the NHL’s Board of Governors before it becomes official, but the league is expected to play a 50- or 48-game season that starts no later than Jan. 19.

**Bearcat** · 01-09-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

Hockey, in arena, attendance is good. Their TV numbers stink. I think it's mostly because NHL fans are usually fans of their team and don't care about other teams. I'm a Sabres fan and I care almost not at all about Western Conference teams. NBA fans are more fans of the league I think.

Maybe... plus I'm sure there are a lot of fans who don't care about Canadian teams (and a lot of Canadian fans who don't care about US teams). The NBA is also on several channels, and even when the NHL was on ESPN, it was once or twice a week. Plus, not nearly as many people had HD when hockey was on ESPN, which helps hockey more than other sports.

I personally think the overall quality of the NHL is better than the overall quality of the NFL (don't really watch the NBA), so I'd rather watch an NHL game against two teams I don't care about. I loved Center Ice last season.

**Predarat** · 01-09-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Maybe... plus I'm sure there are a lot of fans who don't care about Canadian teams (and a lot of Canadian fans who don't care about US teams). The NBA is also on several channels, and even when the NHL was on ESPN, it was once or twice a week. Plus, not nearly as many people had HD when hockey was on ESPN, which helps hockey more than other sports.

I personally think the overall quality of the NHL is better than the overall quality of the NFL (don't really watch the NBA), so I'd rather watch an NHL game against two teams I don't care about. I loved Center Ice last season.

Especially during the playoffs, I watch the hell out of playoff hockey, it is just plain awesome. It get so intense and some games every little thing counts huge.

tooge · 01-09-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Doctor10

Like most of earth and the nfl.

Except that the rest of the earth is just that, the rest of the earth. Nobody in the universe gives a hoot about the rest of the earth. The USA is all that matters. The rest suck. It's a good thing there are fish up in Canada, or it would be worthless.

ChiefMojo · 01-09-2013, 02:53 PM

The NHL Govenor just stated that it has been ratified.

Sorter · 01-09-2013, 02:55 PM

Uhh...

yay?

**ptlyon** · 01-09-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

The NHL Govenor just stated that it has been ratified.

The rats have all been exterminated?

**Predarat** · 01-09-2013, 03:19 PM

They need to realease the ****ing schedule already!

ChiefMojo · 01-09-2013, 03:23 PM

Ratified the CBA I should say.

KC_Connection · 01-09-2013, 03:45 PM

The Leafs just fired Burke. Interesting. Now just fire Bryan Colangelo tomorrow and we can get all of the bad GMs I follow out in one week.

Stad · 01-09-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

And what league was it?

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Where did you play?

It was just with the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, it wasn't professional or anything if that's what you guys were wondering. I played mostly tier 1 n 2 all the way through Midget. I was a goalie.

Stad · 01-09-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

OK I set up a basic free basic Yahoo league, hope we can get 10-12 teams. The draft is set for Tuesday evening but can move it if needed. Here is the link to join:

http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.co...sword=gochiefs

Signed up as well.

COME ON PEOPLE JOIN THE LEAGUE!!

NJChiefsFan · 01-10-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

Especially during the playoffs, I watch the hell out of playoff hockey, it is just plain awesome. It get so intense and some games every little thing counts huge.

This.

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Originally Posted by stadw0n306

It was just with the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, it wasn't professional or anything if that's what you guys were wondering. I played mostly tier 1 n 2 all the way through Midget. I was a goalie.

Nah, just interested. That's cool.

NJChiefsFan · 01-10-2013, 02:25 AM

Signed up.

**Predarat** · 01-10-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stadw0n306

Signed up as well.

COME ON PEOPLE JOIN THE LEAGUE!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Signed up.

Good start so far, hope we can get 8-10 or maybe even fill the league.

The_Doctor10 · 01-10-2013, 02:39 PM

Count me in as well

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