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Everlost_MI

07-13-2005, 10:27 AM

Well it finally happened, the NHL and the NHLPA reached (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2106776) a new labor agreement
in principle ending the lockout.

All the gory details are here (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?id=2106921) and at ESPN.com. (http://www.espn.com/)

YAY! Game on!

splatstick

07-13-2005, 10:28 AM

About goddam time!

CaptStu

07-13-2005, 10:37 AM

You can't believe how thankful I am to see a bunch of millionaires get there way and deepen their pockets. Jesus, thank you.

jacktion

07-13-2005, 10:41 AM

This is game news? This isn't even sports news. No one cares.

Adam Blue

07-13-2005, 10:46 AM

This is game news? This isn't even sports news. No one cares.

Take your 85 posts to GameFaqs.

Zanzibar

07-13-2005, 10:49 AM

Meh. Damn NHL reports always get in the way of my NBA coverage on ESPN, so I'm probably the least thankful one here ;)

But for you hockey fans, congratulations. I'm sure it's been tough.

CaptStu

07-13-2005, 10:51 AM

Is the NBA a sport? I mean really. Find your value in college athletics.

superherotaco

07-13-2005, 10:53 AM

This is game news? This isn't even sports news. No one cares.

Well it's gaming news because a lot of people, even on this website, have expressed how they wanted there to be a new NHL game for 2005 but were disappointed because of the strike.
And a sports franchise starting up again, I'm with you there. How on earth could that be sports news?

StoneGut

07-13-2005, 11:02 AM

YAY!! I'm more excited about seeing awesome hockey high-lights the next morning instead of the zzzzzzzzz baseball ones that I've been forced to endure for the past 301 days.

To recap: YAY!!

goc_sin

07-13-2005, 11:02 AM

It's sad that sports is only about money these days, and not for the love of the game.

*Legion*

07-13-2005, 11:04 AM

Good. Now if only Jason Allison and Adam Deadmarsh could come back too....

Everlost_MI

07-13-2005, 11:13 AM

This is game news? This isn't even sports news. No one cares.

Uh yeah, since there are NHL video games that pull stats from...*gasp* real life.

/bitter reaction mode OFF

Have a nice day.

CrysDark

07-13-2005, 11:13 AM

I still find it funny, that most sports comentators and those that are in the field of sports think hockey is a joke.

crunchymonkey

07-13-2005, 11:16 AM

Yeaaaaaahhhhh! Hockey is coming back.

Vermillion

07-13-2005, 11:16 AM

And all across the world, the joys of the few were tempered by a big *shrug*

H.M._Murdock

07-13-2005, 11:18 AM

What is this "hockey" you speak of?

hideouslywrinkled

07-13-2005, 11:26 AM

They didn't play hockey last year?

Wow, you learn something new everyday ;) .

Atorak

07-13-2005, 11:27 AM

Thank GOD for this. I'm very pumped, I missed hockey like crazy this year. Sure, this IS a gaming site, but it's never limited to that. If some of you didn't appreciate the news story, then why bother posting your opinion about it here? Heh, just skip down to the next headline.....right?

Hope this evens the playing ground for all the teams in the NHL, even though I'm a Devils fan. Plus, I'm pumped for new rule changes! BRING IT ON!

Phades

07-13-2005, 11:31 AM

Glad it's back, should make the fans happy. I'm more of a minor league hockey fan myself and there's been no interruption for me :).

Undertakr

07-13-2005, 11:31 AM

Hopefully with a new NHL and new rules the Kings will stop sucking! COME BACK DEADMARSH, WE NEED YOU!

Chandler

07-13-2005, 11:40 AM

Go Leafs Go

Lagrius

07-13-2005, 12:00 PM

How about some of you shit-talkers try lacing up a pair of skates, try to skate one length of the ice and take a slapshot without busting your ass. Yea, it's not a sport, fucking idiots.

Undertakr

07-13-2005, 12:04 PM

It's not a sport....it's the ONLY sport. ;)

GO KINGS GO!

doubtingthomas

07-13-2005, 12:07 PM

Go Preds!!!

IndependentGMR

07-13-2005, 12:17 PM

I hope Yzerman comes back...

Grimgrock

07-13-2005, 12:28 PM

It's sad that sports is only about money these days, and not for the love of the game.

For most of the high profile players this might be somewhat true but it isn't for most players. Some people, in every sport, there are those who play for love of the game. They are fewer and fewer each year but they do exist. Some are even great athetes on top of it. Tim Duncan comes to mind (personal opinion). Cal Ripken Jr (though retired) does as well.

As for Hockey coming back, I am happy that everyone came to an agreement. Lord Stanley's Cup can earn another year to stay in Tampa! :)

Meatgortex

07-13-2005, 12:42 PM

Go Sharks!!!

Atorak

07-13-2005, 01:18 PM

Plus, talking about overpriced players, and hockey, is truly a joke in itself. I mean, compared to what sport?!?

Top 25 Paid Athletes in 2004:

1 Tiger Woods (golf)
2 Michael Schumacher (racing)
3 Peyton Manning (football)
4 Michael Jordan (advertising/basketball)
5 Shaquille O'Neal (basketball)
6 Kevin Garnett (basketball)
7 Andre Agassi (tennis)
8 David Beckham (soccer)
9 Alex Rodriguez (baseball)
10 Kobe Bryant (basketball)
11 Grant Hill (basketball)
12 Derek Jeter (baseball)
13 Barry Bonds (baseball)
14 Manny Ramirez (baseball)
15 Oscar De La Hoya (boxing)
16 LeBron James (basketball)
17 Vince Carter (basketball)
18 Dale Earnhardt Jr (racing)
19 Arnold Palmer (golf)
20 Phil Mickelson (golf)
21 Allen Iverson (basketball)
22 Champ Bailey (football)
23 Jeff Gordon (racing)
24 Lance Armstrong (cycling)
25 Tracy McGrady (basketball)

Enough said. :)

Everlost_MI

07-13-2005, 01:52 PM

I hope Yzerman comes back...

Yup, me too. I'd like to see him get at least one more year in before he retires.
Go Dead Wings :D

Kagger

07-13-2005, 02:13 PM

Just in time for the finals...I mean..uh

This is awesome news! How will this affect the games though?

Intruder

07-13-2005, 02:28 PM

WOOT, Finally now if only my precious Blues are bought by someone local and kept in St. Louis!

Intruder

07-13-2005, 02:29 PM

The Season then should start on time. Anyone know any specific rules changes?

MosBen

07-13-2005, 04:15 PM

Though this certainly looks good, it should be noted that an agreement in principle is not binding or final. Yeah, I'm sure I'm just being a little too cautious, but this could still break down potentially.

Kelegacy

07-13-2005, 04:30 PM

Take your 85 posts to GameFaqs.

Hahaha!

I also am glad, but now I have nothing to complain about in the sports world. Oh well, I'll find something:

SHAQ SUCKS AND IS OVERRATED. Hence, his jumpshot.

Ted Huge

07-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Fantastic news. Can't wait to see the puck drop again. Sadly, though, this deal presages another Dark Time for Leafs fans (anyone remember the Ballard years?) A lot of teams are really good at developing young talent, drafting well, and getting good market value for current assets. ... The Leafs are not one of those teams.

Hopefullly the Kush Team / Sega Sports / Global Star / Take-Two monster will set to work on a sequel to the fantastic NHL 2k5.....and fuck the 'ESPN' part of it.

Finally, rule changes I've read about include the introduction of a shootout, bigger nets, and significantly smaller goalie equipment. As pointed out by MosBen, though, this stuff needs to be ratified, so at this point rule changes are still just speculation.

MosBen

07-13-2005, 05:19 PM

Ted, I remember there being rumors about a rule change restricting goalie movement outside of the crease, that still being talked about? Hope not, I love my active goalies.

bjornbarspingvinen

07-14-2005, 10:48 AM

CrysDark

07-14-2005, 01:24 PM

I remeber reading that reruns of the Cosby show on cable earned higher ratings than the NHL championship series. Yea! Hockey is back woohoo! And the continued falling revenue as a result of this lockout and Hockey's general disdain around any respectable sports fan will lead the way for this sports eventual home; obscurity.